Charles Dodge Jr.

LANCASTER - Charles E. Dodge Jr., 84, of Lancaster, formerly of Concord, passed away on Saturday, March 14, in Leominster Hospital, surrounded by his daughters. His wife of 48 years, Lillian R. (Florin) Dodge, passed away in July 2001.

He was the son of the late Charles E. and Florence (Holbrook) Dodge, of Portland, Maine, and was a direct descendent of Zachary Taylor, 12th president of the United States. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, stationed in England during the Second World War.

A steel-rule diemaker, he worked at the Container Corporation of America, Medford, and Boutwell-Owens, Fitchburg.

He is survived by his four daughters, Marcia A. Dodge of Quincy, Patricia Dodge of Clinton, Pamela Ming of Melbourne, Fla., and Lesley D. Glennon of Townsend; a son-in-law, James F. Glennon Jr.; three beloved grandchildren, Erin Todisco of West Melbourne, Fla., and Sean and Megan Glennon of Townsend; two great-granddaughters, Michala and Gianna Todisco of Florida; a sister, Phyllis Pierce of Ipswich; a sister-in-law, Gloria Bobik of Acton; a brother-in-law, William Praino of Houston, Texas; and many loving nieces and nephews.

At his request, he will be cremated, and there will be no funeral service. His ashes, along with those of his late wife, will be scattered off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., at a later date. Donations may be to The Talking Information Center, P.O. Box 519, Marshfield, MA 02050; The Audio Journal, 799 West Boylston St., Worcester, MA 01606; or to a charity of one's choice. The McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton, is directing arrangements. For online condolences, visit www.mcnallywatson.com