Randy Thomas (Dodge) Danforth, 51, of Boothbay, died Tuesday afternoon, October 9 at the Togus VA Hospital after a long illness.

Born April 25, 1956 in Boothbay Harbor, he was the son of Lawrence Dodge and Betty Ann Childs. He attended Southport Central School and Boothbay Region High School, where he played football for the Seahawks.

Leaving school early, he joined the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Cascade during the Vietnam War. He completed his high school education while in the service.

Mr. Danforth was employed by the town of Southport as its Road Commissioner for a couple of years, and worked as a stern man for local lobstermen.

He enjoyed all kinds of sports. He was an avid golfer, listened to all types of music, especially the blues; enjoyed growing dahlias and taking photographs.

He is predeceased by his biological father, Lawrence "Brud" Dodge, and his adoptive father William Danforth.

Survivors include his two daughters, Sarah Ann Law and Emily Margaret Law; a granddaughter, Adrianna Law, all of Chapel Hill, N.C.; his mother, Betty Goulette of Southport and her companion Harold "Sonny" Simmons of Boothbay Harbor; a sister, Kathryn Dodge Barter of West Boothbay Harbor; two brothers, Rene Goulette of South Bristol, and Anthony Goulette of Wiscasset; his companion, Tina Wentworth of Boothbay; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Saturday, October 13 at the Southport United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Plaisted and Rev Kit Sherrill officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Danforth's memory to The Lincoln County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 7, Edgecomb, ME 04556; or the Fisherman's Memorial, P.O. Box 304, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home in Boothbay.