WILMINGTON - Bernice Flodin Dodge died on June 13, 2012, after a prolonged period of decline. Mrs. Dodge was the daughter of Bror S. Flodin and Signe E. Flodin Handy. She was born and raised in Worcester, Mass., where at 14 she met her future husband, Dr. Donald W. Dodge, PhD. From the day they first started dating, until his death, they were together 59 years. Her husband a student, soldier, and Dupont employee, together they and their children lived in Newark, Buffalo, N.Y., Circleville, Ohio, and Richmond, Va., before returning to Delaware in 1968, where they remained for the rest of their lives. Her life centered around her family, her church, and service to both. In those endeavors, no sacrifice was too great, no task too large, or small, to be worthy of her time and effort. And all the time understated, and by her choice, behind the scenes. Mrs. Dodge is preceded in death by her parents and in 2002, by her husband of 52 years; and a sister-in-law, Lois J. Dodge. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Robin D. and James K. Kipp, IV, of Norfolk, MA, and their sons, Daniel J. and Bryan A.; and a son and daughter-in-law, Gary R. and JoVonna H. Dodge, of Smyrna, Del., and their children, T. Richard and Kathryn M.; and a brother-in-law, Herbert L. Dodge, Jr., of Ormand Beach, Fla. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 18, at MCCRERY & HARRA FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilmington(Talleyville). Funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Albans Episcopal Church, 913 Wilson Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. Burial will be private and at a later date. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Albans Episcopal Church, or to a charity of choice in her memory and in celebration of her life. For online condolences visit: www.mccreryandharra.com 302-478-2204