Frank M. Dodge

Frank M. Dodge of Whitman passed away at South Shore Hospital October 19, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78. Frank was born in Ft. Lewis, Wash. He served in the U.S Navy during the Cuban Crisis. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 25 working as a truck driver for over 15 years. He also worked as a small engine repair mechanic. He had been a resident of Whitman for the past 15 years. He was a member of the Pembroke Social Club, and the Dull Mens Club in Pembroke. He enjoyed many trips with the Carefree Capers, but most of all he loved spending time with all of his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sylvia D. (Thomas) Dodge. He was the loving father of Darlene M. Mysiuk of Whitman, Frank M. Dodge Jr. of Rockland, Karen S. Palmer of Whitman, and Wayne S. Dodge of Rockland; brother of the late William Holland of Nev. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the MacKinnon Funeral Home, 760 Washington St., Whitman, Thursday, Oct. 23, 4-7 p.m. Funeral Mass in Holy Ghost Church, Whitman, Friday at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Interment at St. James Cemetery, Whitman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Franks memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute/Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445, or to Whitman Food Pantry, c/o Holy Ghost Rectory, 518 Washington St., Whitman, MA 02382. For directions of to sign the guest book, visit www.mackinnonfuneral.com.