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Lawrence Dodds Obituary
DODDS, Lawrence Lawrence A. Dodds, of Mt. Pleasant, a World War II Army veteran serving in the Fighting 36th Infantry Division, was wounded at Cassino, Anzio and seriously wounded in southern France. He was awarded two Bronze Stars, one with V for Valor and Gallantry for action on the Rapido River, Cassino; a Purple Heart and an Oak Leaf Cluster. As an Electrical/Electronics Engineer, he worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard as Project Manager of all surface vessels, retiring in 1978. The funeral Mass will be Thursday, March 27th at 10 AM at Christ Our King Catholic Church, followed by the Rite of Committal at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens On line condolences may be sent to the Dodds family via www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Winifred
March 27, 2008
Dear Mildred and all:
I was so sorry I could not be with you all today and during the past few days. I cannot express to you enough my deep grief for the loss of "My favoritite Uncle Lawrence" as I always called him. He was such a kind and gentle soul always finding ways to make us smile. He will always be in my heart as are you all.
As a family we have always been able to find strength through the deep love we have for each other. Never a time in my life have I not known that it is family that makes us the people we are and it is our good fortune to be a part of it all.
Mildred you are such a special person and the example of your life and faith with your marriage and family life are what makes it all worthwhile. Please now that we are all here for you in any way possible.
Trust that you are in my prayers and my heart through these days ahead and know that Lawrence will always be there looking out for each one of you whom he dearly loved.
With Much Love
RoseMary Saari
March 27, 2008
May Lawrence's soul rest in peace with Our lord in Heaven..
Terry Clarkin
March 27, 2008
Mrs. Dodds and family,
I just found about about this today.I'm sorry I cannot be there today as you and your family have such a big impact on mine. Growing up next to your family has been a wonderful experience, blessing and a priviledge. I know how hard this is and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Love Terry, Jim and Megan Clarkin
Elizabeth (Libby) Conway
March 26, 2008
Mildred,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy on Larry's passing. I know that he's in the arms of our Loving Lord. He was a great friend to Jack and all of us. We were blessed to have known him.
Sincerely,
Libby Conway
Monica Gregory
March 25, 2008
Ginn, Joe & family,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Momma also sends her love and prayers .
Monie Halsall Gregory
Catherine Halsall Lee
Judy Osborne
March 25, 2008
To the family of Larry Dodds,
Please accept my deepest symphathy. Mr. Dodds was the greatest supervisor ever. I was his assistant from 1974 til his retirement in 1978. He was a true blessing to everyone he came in contact with. I will surely miss him very much. All my love to your family.
Jackie McDonald
March 25, 2008
Uncle Lawrence
As my Godfather you were always special to me, but as an uncle you always made me feel like I was special to you. You fought hard for your country and I always bragged about my uncle who was still having schrapnal removed from his body so many years after the war. I was also very proud when I would tell my coworkers at the shipyard that my uncle Lawrence was the head Electrical Engineer (Code-270) for surface craft for the whole shipyard. Goodby Uncle Lawrence, I'll miss you.
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