Jehu Dodge
June 21, 1935 to November 2, 2022
Obituary
Passed away peacefully at the Health Sciences Centre surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 87.
Left with many happy and loving memories are Jehu’s devoted wife of 63 years Joan (Pottle) and their children, of whom he was very proud: Jeff (Catherine Higgens), Stephen (Sandra), David (Susan Skanes) and Jennifer; ten cherished grandchildren Samantha (Andrew Smith), Alannah, Laura, Greg, Julia, Michael, Amy, Anna, Jehu and Lily. Also survived by his loving sister, Marjorie Frampton.
Predeceased by his parents Eli and Gladys Dodge and brother in-law Fred Frampton.
Jehu grew up in Hillview and spent his professional career in the telecommunications field, retiring from Newfoundland Tel after 35 years. He loved sailing, golf, fishing, hunting and was the family handyman, always ready to jump into ‘supervise’ any home improvement project.
A heartful thank you to the nurses and physicians of 4 South A, Health Sciences Centre, Kidney Care Centre Mount Pearl as well as the staff at The Residence at Littledale for their care and support.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Sunday, November 6 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Monday, November 7 at 11 a.m. from The Carnell Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Pottle Centre.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on November 6, 2022
7-9 p.m. on November 6, 2022
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
11:00am, Monday November 7th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Joan and Family
We are shocked and saddened to read today of Jehus passing.. He was always the gentleman at work and well repected for his broad experience in the technology field.
I recall a day or two before he retired I visted him at his office. He was packing up his things and had no use anymore for a large file briefcase . “You might as well take it…” he said. I still have it. I also recall many years before , in the 1970’s, when I didn’t know many people at TNT in Gander …just a few names. One name that stood out was his, but we had never met.. One day in winter after a hugh storm had hit the island a call came to the office for me. My Assistant came in and said ” A Mr J.U. Dodge is on the phone from TNT in Gander. “Its JEHU not J.U..” I told her and answered the phone in great anticipation of what this well known name wanted of me. Fortunately we were able to help him with what he needed to restore service after the storm. Jehu was a fine person and may he rest in peace.
Joan, my heartfelt condolences. You and Jehu were the best neighbors for 32 years and I am so grateful for beautiful friendship, laughter and sharing. May Jehu Rest In Peace. 🤗
Joan and family….so sorry to read of Jehu’s passing, I have so many wonderful memories of hours spent at your kitchen table discussing curling , golf and the stock market…..Jehu always had a little gem to share…. They were great times and times to be cherished……
Thinking of you all at this sad time ……Jehu certainly will be missed by you and the family…….my deepest sympathy.
Joan and family We are shocked and sad to hear of Jehu,s passing. He was a great person May his memories comfort you
Joan& Family
So sad to hear of Jehu’s passing sending my heartfelt condolences to you & your family he was a lovely person cherish the memories that you have of him.
Joan and family We were deeply saddened to hear of Jehu’s passing earlier today. I remember fondly ou time in Corner Brook when on Lomond street we raised our families amiss the pursuit of work life and Lionism.. Our thoughtss and prayers are with you as you face ths difficult time. Myra J Billard
Dear Joan and family,
Memories go back a long way Joan, and at this time thoughts are with you. While distance and time have changed things in our lives we did walk familiar paths in Freshwater & Flat Rock.
Sincere Condolences
Frank (& Celeste) Hawkins
Joan and all the family. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Jehu passing. Sincere sympathy to all
By Harold and Phyllis Schwartz
Joan and family. So sorry to hear about Jehu. We have great memories of the times we saw you in Florida. Thinking of you at this most difficult time. Deepest condolences.
Joan and family. We are saddened to hear of Jehu’s passing. We have fond memories of your family being neighbors and Jehu’s time as a fellow member of the Gander Toastmaster’s club. Sincerest condolences.
Joan, I was sorry to hear of Jehu’s passing. I always enjoyed a game of golf with him. My condolences to you and family.
Dear Joan and family, John and I are so sad to learn of Jehu’s death. From his golfing days with my dad and Max at Bally Haly many, many years ago to our chats with him (and you) on your regular walks around Cowan Heights. We are missing those inciteful chats already. You are in our thoughts.
Dear Joan, Stephen and Members of Mr. Dodge’s Family, it was with deep sadness that I learned of Jehu’s death. We, the Sisters at Littledale Residence, had been praying for him since he had gone to hospital. It was my joy to come to meet Stephen’s parents and to get to know Jehu after he came to live at the Residence. He and Joan dined at the dinner quite near mine. He was always most gracious about stopping to chat before and after our meal. He shared stories of Stephen and his family, and I shared with him my pride in having known and worked with Stephen. He was especially mindful of my elderly aunt who also lives at the Residence. His way of speaking with her was the true mark of a gentleman. Know that you Joan and all the family will be in our hearts and in our prayers as you grieve the death of your beloved husband and father. May you be comforted in knowing the legacy of grace, dignity, and love for and pride in family that he has left all of you. May Jehu rest now in the love of the Risen One for all eternity. Blessings of healing, hope and peace, Sister Elizabeth
Dear Aunt Joan, Jeff, Steve, David, Jennifer and Families:
We are so deeply sorry to hear of Uncle Jehu’s passing. We will always cherish the wonderful memories that he left behind. I don’t ever recall a get together that he wasn’t smiling and sharing his love of life. He will be dearly missed.
Joan, we were shocked and saddened to learn of Jehu’s passing. We have so many great memories of the time we spent with the both of you during our boating years at the RNYC. He will be missed. Our sincere condolences to you and your Family. Lorraine and Art.
I’m so sorry to hear of Jehu’s passing. A great person to work with. Prayers and thoughts at this difficult time.
Joan, Larry and I were shocked and sad to hear of Jehu’s passing. We have great memories of all the fun we had with both of you. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Larry and Ruth
To Steve and entire Dodge Family, please accept my sincerest condolences.
I knew Jehu from the yacht club, he was a very positive, pleasant and helpful person whom I always enjoyed having a chat with, so sorry to hear of his passing. Sincere condolences to Joan and the family.
So sad to hear of Jehu’s passing. We knew Jehu for a number of years and he would come out to Plate Cove East to go cod fishing . He really enjoyed those trips. When we went to town we would meet for a coffee at Tim’s with my friend and catch up on all the news. He was a lovely man and will be missed.
Joan & family
I am so sad to learn of the passing of your dear Jehu. It was my pleasure to have known him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincere condolences, Joan.
Aunt Joan, cousins Jeff, Steve. David, Jennifer. and their families,
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Jehu. I will always remember his smile, sense of humor and ability to offer respectful advice at the appropriate time.
Very Sorry to see that Jehu has passed away. Deepest sympathy to all the family at this sad time.
Sincere condolences to Joan and family. A former co-worker and moose hunting buddy back in mid eighties.
Enjoyed his company very much. Many stories/yarns over a bottle of wine, etc. Rest in Peace, Jehu
Sorry to hear that Jehu has passed. He was fun to be around.
Sending our deepest condolences on your loss to Jeff, Catherine, Alannah, Julia, Joan and all the Dodge family. As you know, we spent a wonderful week in St John’s in the summer of 2015 and our fondest memories are of the warmth and generous hospitality from Jehu and Joan, Steve and Sandra, and the Cowans. We loved hearing Jehu’s humorous tales of life on the Rock and so appreciated his kind sharing of the caplin catch from Middle Cove and the accompanying requisite shots of screech. May all your memories of Jehu stay warm and comforting.
Marjorie, my deepest sympathy to you and your brother’s family at this time. It is never easy to lose a sibling but I hope your memories of his long life will stay with you and be some comfort.
Judith (Layman) Abbott, Edmonton
Our deepest sympathies. So many fond memories of your Ottawa visits, memories always of smiles and laughter.
Hope that the warmth of memories can help at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Jehus passing. I had the great pleasure of working with him at Newfoundland Telephone. My condolences go out to his family at this difficult time.
My sincere sympathy to Joan and the family.
Rex Gibbons
Condolences to the family.G
We mourn the loss of Jehu, and send our condolences to his family he was so proud of. We are saddened to have lost a friend, sailing buddy, and the stories he had to share. He will never be forgotten.
Joan and Family
So sorry to hear of Jehu’s passing. Take comfort from family and friends as you gather and share your memories of him. Rest In Peace Jedi and Rise in Glory.
Christine Saunders Bartlett
Our deepest condolences to your family.
So sad to see such this wonderful man leave us. My deepest condolences to you Joan and the Dodge family..
Beyond an uncle to to my wife Jehu was my sailing captain, golf buddy, member of our Thursday brunch group, a sincere friend. We shared plenty of good laughs, curious sailing maneuvers, engaging brunch stories, amazing golf hits, detailed renovation tips that were always flawless.
It was hard to see his decline these last months, but still during my last visit with him at the Littledale Jehu was as cheerful as ever, vibrant to the moment. He will long be remembered.
Condolences to my Aunt Joan and cousins. George and I were saddened to hear Jehu had passed.. Uncle Jehu was a friend, mentor and a person I could laugh with easily. Our hehaw moments I will cherish because his love of good humour and storytelling was a great gift. Love you and I will always miss you..
Barb and I would like to express our sincere and heartfelt condolences to our Aunt Joan and our cousins Jeff , Stephen David and Jennifer. and their families. Once and awhile you meet a sincere and honest person that is larger than life, Jehu Dodge was one of those people . Although he was my uncle and not a huge age difference he always greeted me as a friend and mentor . My fondest memory of Jehu was two years ago when we did a stay vacation in the province and we made an unannounced visit to their home on a Friday night to beer and pizza at the kitchen table. Apparently that was a tradition for them and we loved every minute of the conversation about days gone by. . Gods speed my friend and Uncle Jehu .
visited Joan and
Dear Joan and family…Many loving and happy memories of a dear friend Jehu. Many years of laughs and good times together. Thinking of all of you at this sad time with love…..❤Betty Seward
Steve, Sandra and family. Our deepest condolences, so sorry to hear of his passing.. Kirk and Jean
Joan & Family:
We are indeed saddened to learn of Jehu’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. We have many fond memories of our days, firstly in Gander and later in St. John’s. Always enjoyed our conversations, especially about his trapping days, growing up in Hillview and his time at Terra Nova Tel. He certainly was blessed with a keen sense of humour. Savour your many memories and hold your loved ones close to your hearts. RIP, friend!
I am so sorry for your loss, I have many fond memories of your father visiting your house in Corner Brook as schoolmates, friends and neighbours.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of Jehu. He will be missed. Xxx
Steve, Sandra and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Take care.
Wendy Dwyer-Clarke and family
Steve we are so sorry to hear of your dads passing. Our condolences to you and your family