Age 89 of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia passed away peacefully on September 20, 2019 in the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Cow Bay on February 6, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Frederick James and Beatrice Ellen (Himmelman) Stear. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Paul Frederick Dodge. She is survived by niece, Rita Smith, of Lower Sackville, NS. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service is to be held in Mount Hermon Cemetery, Dartmouth. A sincere thank you to her niece Rita and to the many care givers with Comfort Keepers who have provided such excellent care.