Madeline Ann Dodge, 86, of Newcastle, passed away on October 22, 2024, after a period of declining health.  She was born on March 5, 1938, in Augusta, to Fred and Yvonne (Lebel) Danforth.  

Madeline married Richard F. Dodge on May 24, 1958.  They lived briefly in Damariscotta, and later moved to Newcastle to a home they built and raised their family in.  Family was very important to Madeline.  She enjoyed family gatherings and being with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  

She enjoyed bowling in the ladies’ morning league at Depatsy’s Lanes in Waldoboro in her younger years.  Later in life she enjoyed daily walks with her friend Linda.  She would have coffee with the “coffee girls” almost every Friday morning, which she very much enjoyed.

Madeline was predeceased by her parents;  in-laws, Charles and Martha Dodge;  sisters, Arlene and husband Leo LaChance, and Diane Danforth; brother, Lawrence and wife Lorraine Danforth; and her sister-in-law, Bertha Danforth.  She was also predeceased by sisters-in-law, Martha and husband Harry Kierstead, Vera and husband Kenneth Lincoln, and N. Katherine Rice; brothers-in law, Charles and wife Lucille Dodge, Ormond Dodge, Larry and wife Ethel “Skeet” Dodge and Elliott Dodge 

Madeline is survived by her husband, Richard; son, Richard (Maureen) Dodge; daughters Brenda Bartlett (partner Tim Webber) and Karen (Tom) Kostenbader; grandchildren, Erin, Richard “Griff” and Marshall Dodge, Benjamin (Terri) Bartlett and great grandson Theo, Andrew (Marissa) Bartlett and great-granddaughters Charlie and Dani, Thomas (Angela) Kostenbader and great-grandsons Thomas and Carter and Lucas (Megan) Kostenbader and a great-granddaughter due any day.  She is also survived by sisters, Rita Marcoux and Lillian Petrie; and brother, Raymond Danforth; sister-in-law, Terry Dodge; brother-in-law, Chester Rice; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 6060;1 or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543.  Condolences, and messages for her family, may be expressed by visiting: www.StrongHancock.com.