South Royalton, Vt. —
She was born on Oct. 23, 1918, to Charles and Catherine (Stender) Morrill in Tunbridge, Vt., and graduated from Randolph High School.
Arlene married George Dodge, June 12, 1939. They shared many happy times in their 73 years of marriage until his death on Aug. 24, 2012. They lived their entire married life on the Dodge farm on Route 110 in South Royalton.
Arlene loved doing a multitude of things, among them playing games, fishing and knitting baby clothes. She had a passion for seeing the countryside and traveling with her husband in their RV.
She had a deep love for her family and enjoyed laughter and games with them. Her grandchildren among others enjoyed the delicious treats she baked and brought a special joy to her and a smile to her face.
She was by George’s side in many activities, including the Farm Bureau Show in Barre, Vt., and helping with the horse show at the Tunbridge Fair. She was an active member of the Rebekahs, where she held many chairs, and a member of the United Church of South Royalton. She also took care of the town books for many years.
She is survived by her son, Theodore Dodge of Virginia Beach, Va.; her daughter, Marie Huggins and her husband, Dale of Henrico, Va., and her son and longtime caregiver, Harry Dodge of South Royalton; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband she was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Catherine Morrill; a son, Richard Dodge; 3 brothers, Richard Morrill, Max Morrill and N. Fay Morrill; and 3 sisters, Irene White, Esther Potter and Hazel Ballou.
Calling hours will be held Monday, April 3, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home, 300 VT RT 110, Chelsea, Vt. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the United Church of South Royalton, South Royalton. Burial will be at a later date in the Branchview Cemetery in South Royalton.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: South Royalton Fire Dept. & Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 204, So. Royalton, VT 05068. A private message of sympathy can be shared at www.boardwayandcilley.com.