On Wednesday, May 27th, Dr. Richard B. Dodge of Chatham passed away surrounded by his family. After nearly two years of squeezing in chemotherapy appointments around his energetic schedule of outdoor adventures, family trips, and building bikes from scratch, his body finally succumbed, but not his mind. Dick, born on February 25th, 1956 to Shirley and Paul Dodge, was a bright light of loyalty, quick wit, and drive. Compassionate, inquisitive, and always trying to work the problem, he had all the traits you could want in a doctor, and he truly did everything he could for his patients. Always a child at heart, his thirst for life and adventure brought him to all corners of the world, mountaintops of all shapes and sizes, and anywhere a bike, kayak, or his own two feet could take him. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Dodge, his siblings Dennis and Colleen Dodge, Jan and Steve Nieto, and Carolyn and Dave Landry, many beloved nieces and nephews, by his children Cara and Steve Coffin, Ethan Dodge and Amy Davison, and Jenna Dodge, and by his two grandchildren, JessieJean and Decker. The family will be hosting open house calling hours at the Dodge household, 69 Center St, Chatham, on Monday, June 1st, from 3-6pm, to be directly followed by a life celebration service from 6-7. Attire is casual and please park next door at Golden's. Donations for the Dr. Richard B. Dodge Memorial Scholarship can be sent to: 50 Woodbridge Ave Attn: Treasurer Chatham, NY 12037 For on-line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com