BIDDEFORD — Adrienne L. Dodge, 97, of Biddeford, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough.
She was born March 5, 1917 in Biddeford, a daughter of Walter and Marie Anne (Binette) LeBrun, and was educated locally.
On April 19, 1939, she married Roberts A. Dodge at St. Joseph’s Church.
Over the years Mrs. Dodge had been employed at local shoe shops, including Herman Shoe in Scarborough and Bruce Shoe in Biddeford, retiring in 1979. Her years of experience enabled her to share her knowledge by teaching the trade to newcomers.
In her retirement, Adrienne completed her education by acquiring her GED through the Biddeford Adult Education Program.
Mrs. Dodge was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Church, and a member of the Daughters of Isabella for over 40 years. She was a great cook and an avid reader, loved doing crossword puzzles and playing cards. One of her favorite activities was traveling with her sister, Marguerite.
She is preceded in death by: her husband, Roberts A. Dodge in 1995; her son, Robert G. Dodge in 2009; two brothers, Gerard and Joseph LeBrun; and by two sisters, Jeanne Cote and Marguerite LaBrecque.
She is survived by: a daughter, Sharon Mrowka of Old Orchard Beach; two granddaughters, Ericka Dodge of Portland, and Carrie Rhoads and her husband Kyle of Windham; a grandson, Timothy Dodge of Herndon, Virginia; a great-granddaughter, Ava Jayne Rhoads; several nieces and nephews; a brother, Wilfrid LeBrun and his wife Gabrielle of Biddeford.
Visiting hours will be 10-11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30 at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm Street, Biddeford. A funeral service will follow at 11a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Biddeford. To share condolences online, visit www.HopeMemorial.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Adrienne’s memory may be made to: Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.
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