Mrs. Frances (Chapman) Dodge, age 101, of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2011, at the Pilgrim Rehab and Nursing Center in Peabody.
Born on December 16th, 1909 in Winthrop, she was the daughter of the late Avery B. Chapman and Emma G. (Harwood) Chapman.She was raised in Winthrop until her senior year of High School when she moved to Melrose.She then resided in Melrose for over 75 years until recently moving to Pilgrim Rehab. in Peabody.
Frances was well known for her witty wry sense of humor.Although, she never indulged in smoke, drink or drugs, she still managed to live a full, illness free life.She always said that she ate what she liked and therefore liked what she ate and she loved deserts of almost any kind.
She spent many years in the Cochrane House in Melrose after the death of her husband, Bertram.
Mrs. Dodge was the beloved wife of the late Bertram Dodge.Devoted mother of Richard H. and his wife Janet of Naples, FL, Donald F. of Templeton, Robert A. of Las Vegas, NV and the late David L.Cherished grandmother of David L. Jr., Richard H. Jr., Steven R., David K., Michael, Deborah and Deneen.Also survived by 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral Service at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St, Melrose on Wednesday, February 16 at 10 AM.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.