Carlton S. Dodge

Carlton Sherwood Dodge

September 7th 1936 – August 31st 2026

Carlton Sherwood Dodge, 89, passed away on August 31st 2026, just days before his 90th birthday.

Born on September 7th 936, in Lowell, Massachusetts, Carlton was the son of Alton and Beulah Dodge. He was a graduate of Lexington Christian Academy and Albright College. He started his career at Evangelical Manor in Philadelphia PA before enjoying a distinguished career as a development professional in higher education with roles at Albright College, Lynchburg College, and Ferrum College.

Carlton found great enjoyment in golfing, camping, all-things Cape Cod, and Indy Car Racing. He was active for many years in The United Methodist Church, Easterseals, Rotary International, Kiwanis, the Jaycees, Boy Scouts, Association of Fundraising Professionals, and Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

He is survived by his first wife, Mary Dodge; three sons, Craig Dodge and his wife, Virginia; Mark Dodge and his wife, Nancy; and Paul Dodge; two grandsons, Steven Dodge and his wife, Emma, and Benjamin Dodge; and two great-granddaughters, Zadie and Elsie Dodge.

Carlton was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Dodge; his parents, Alton and Beulah Dodge; his son, Eric Dodge; and his siblings, Wesley Dodge and Joyce Cluley.

A Celebration of Carlton’s life will be held at the Garden Spot Village Chapel, 433 South Kinzer Avenue, New Holland, on Monday, September 21st, 2026, at 11am. Any questions about his Celebration of Life arrangements, please email CraigD@VApro.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania (helpeasterseals.com).

Carlton will be remembered with love by his family, friends, and the many people whose lives he touched throughout his long and meaningful life.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland.