
She was born in Bath on Aug. 13, 1947, a daughter of Andrew Paul and Betty Gene (Shively) Csorosz. In 1965, she graduated from Morse High School. On June 29, 1966, she married David A. Dodge. Mary-Anne’s first job out of school was with Smith Cleaners, where she worked for over 40 years, staying on after the business changed over to J & J Cleaners.
In 1999, she became Bath’s first lady Elk supporting many activities and worked her way up through the chairs and became Bath’s first woman Exalted Ruler in 2003. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Smith Tobey Post in Bath.
She enjoyed reading, walking her dogs, going to Moosehead and especially spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her mother, Betty Gene Csorosz, and her son, John D. Dodge on Nov. 18, 2013.
Mary-Anne is survived by her father, Andrew Csorosz of Lisbon Falls, her husband, David A. Dodge of Bath, her daughter, Deborah Page and her husband Bob of Portland, two sisters, Ruth Marquis of Bath and Maria Poulin of Sabattus, her daughter-in-law, Sarah Dodge of Portland, three grandchildren: Molly Page, Carter Page and Jessica Goodwin, three nephews and one niece.
Visiting hours will be on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. with an Elks service at 6 p.m. at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath. A graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bath, in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coastal Humane Society, 190 Pleasant St., Brunswick, ME 04011. Condolences may be made online at www.daiglefuneralhome.com.
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