Originally from Bay d' Leau and later of Grand Bank, passed peacefully away at James Paton Memorial Hospital at 8:10 am at a vibrant 92 years of age. Predeceased by her husband, Otto Dodge (Feb 9, 1959) lost at sea off the Grand Banks on the Blue Wave; a tragedy which took several of Florence's relatives including an uncle, a brother, many cousins and friends of the family. Also predeceased by her son Maurice Dodge (July 19, 2011), parents Thomas and Tryphena Kearley, brothers Wilson, Arthur, Reg, Max and Howard, and sisters Angela and Sarah. Left to mourn with fond memories are daughters Shirley Hedges (Reginald) and Mary Dodge, daughter-in-law Annie Dodge, brother Maurice Kearley of Fortune, sister-in-law Joyce Kearley of Winnipeg, MB, grandchildren Tina Hedges (Rick Sheppard), Paul Hedges (Lisa), Jason Hedges (Joanne Power), Kim Primmer (Jamie), great-grandchildren Thomas Hedges, Chase and Reese Sheppard, Kenna and Rowan Hedges, Christopher Power, and Michael, Josh and Kearley Primmer, plus many other relatives and close friends of the family. Florence spent the latter part of her adult years in Gander, NL engrossed in her family's care, a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Fiercely independent with a witty sense of humor and a keen spiritual awareness, Florence's smile could light up a room and she brought joy to the lives of all those who knew her. The family would like to thank her home care workers and the medical staff who attended to her, with a special thank you to Dr. Carmel Casey and Lillian Paul. Friends may visit Stacey's Funeral Home, 60 Roe Avenue on Wednesday January 13, 2016 and Thursday January 14, 2016 between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Friday January 15, 2016 from St. Martins Anglican Cathedral at 2 p.m. officiated by Reverend Brian Candow. In keeping with her wishes cremation to follow, with interment at a later date. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Florence's memory may be made to the Gander and Area S.P.C.A or a children's charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Stacey's Funeral Home in Gander, NL. To leave a message of condolence visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca.