Dodaro, George Robert, 85, of Digby, passed away December 1st, 2012 in Digby General Hospital. Born October 19th, 1927 in Greenwich Connecticut, George was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Chiappetta) Dodaro. He is the last surviving member of his immediate family. A man of many talents. Although best known for his musical gift, he was an airplane pilot, yachtsman, photographer, golfer, and businessman. An only child, George grew up in Greenwich Connecticut and at the age of 7, was enrolled in the Peekskill Military Academy in upstate New York, residing there from 1934 to 1944. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and was a member of an Army Band as a trumpet player that traveled the southern states entertaining the troops until the end of the war. Using the GI Bill, he then attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For a brief time he worked at Bell Labs as a researcher, but quickly went back to his first love - music. He moved to New York City after being accepted into the music program at The Juilliard School for performing arts and studied trumpet. Graduating Juilliard in 1948 George left New York for sunny Florida to pursue his career in music and continue his education at the University of Miami. He married Paula Burbidge and spent the next number of years honing his craft until he eventually led a band that played many of the best Miami night clubs and Hotels. Through the Miami Beach Hotel Boom years of the late 50's, 60's and 70's, he played in such historic venues as the Fontainebleau Hotel, Casa Blanca and the Latin Quarters, for many headline acts that were the biggest of their time; as diverse and varied as Patty Page, Mickey Rooney and Flip Wilson, to name a few. He was most proud of having played for his idol Frank Sinatra. During his time in Miami, he actually lived on his yacht, the Sea Rover, for 3 years. He sailed, took up golf (became a 2 handicap) and started a business called Dial A Disk the forerunner of today's internet music transfer sites. After a long, distinguished career it was time for change of pace, and, in 1980 he and his wife Paula immigrated to Canada and settled in Bear River, Nova Scotia where they became involved in the local arts and crafts community. Ever restless, he went to England in the mid 80's and, with some friends, started the first Laser Printer cartridge refill company in England which became publicly traded. He returned to Bear River where he took up golf again in the early 90's and spent his summers at the Digby Pines Golf Course where he could be seen every day it was fit to play, until last year. He spent his winters in Florida, and his home there was always full because of his revolving door policy for his northern golf friends. George passed away at the Digby General Hospital after a brief illness and was full of life until his final day. A close friend said he had a unique persona that was bigger than life and when he entered a room, the room changed for the better. He was kind and generous with his advice and time, and as fun loving a friend that anyone could hope for, He will be greatly missed by all that had the privilege to call him a friend. A Memorial Service will be at 2pm, Thursday December 13th, from Jayne’s Funeral Home, 7 Birch Street, Digby (245-2525). Father Henry Smolenaars presiding. Interment in St, Mary’s Cemetery, Greenwich, Connecticut. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of George may be made to Digby Pines Junior Golf. On-line condolences may be left at www.jaynesfuneralhome.com