Timothy 'TJ' Dodge Obituary (1992

ROCKLAND - Timothy 'TJ' Dodge, Jr., 19, died unexpectedly early Tuesday, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on U.S. Route 2, in Old Town.Born in Rockport, July 22, 1992, he was the son of Tim J. and Pam Leach Dodge. While growing up in Rockland, TJ attended local schools and was 2010 honors graduate of Rockland District High School.Throughout his school years, TJ was passionate about most sports and was a member of RDHS's wrestling, baseball, track and football teams. He was also a member of the 'Just Off Broadway Players'.TJ was the recipient of many theater and sports awards.At the time of his death, he was in his second year as a psychology major at University of Maine at Orono.During the summer months, he was employed at the Samoset Resort.In remembering TJ's many accomplishments and qualities, his family said that he was committed to his family and friends and was known by his nickname, "The Man". His mother said that TJ's tattoo says it all about him; "Refuse to be Forgotten". TJ was pre-deceased by his paternal grandfather, Arthur Dodge in 2010, and a cousin Nicholas Davis in 2009. Other than his parents of Rockland, he is survived by his sister Krystal L. Dodge; his brother, Michael A. Dodge, both of Rockland; his girlfriend of several years, Nicole Weaver of Warren; his paternal grandmother, Mary Hodgkins of Rockport; his maternal grandparents, Louis and Gloria Leach; his maternal great-grandmother Edith Merrifield, all of Rockland; aunts and uncles including, Holli and Sean Jewel of Rockland, Louis, Jr. and Heather Leach of Tennessee, Mary Robins of Montville, April and Paul Turnbull of South Dakota, Priscilla Davis of Rockport, Ronnie Dodge and his wife, Sherry of Rockport; several cousins including, Chris, Katie, Jesse, Mandy, Justin, Angel, Chris, Paul, Andrue, Mathue, Drew, Ariel, Alysa, Seanie; and his niece Rhapsody; as well as many close friends who are considered family. Family and friends are invited to visit from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 26b b , 2012 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2012 at West Rockport Baptist Church. The Reverend David English will officiate. Interment will follow at the West Rockport Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oceanside High School Football Program or Theater and Arts Program, c/o Oceanside High School, 400 Broadway, Rockland, Maine 04841. To share a memory or condolence with TJ's family, please visit his online Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com and the Facebook Page 'In Loving Memory of TJ Dodge'.2d:{"dateTime":"","confident