Michael J. Dobson

LANCASTER - Michael J. Dobson, 57, of Forbes Street, died of a sudden illness, Thursday evening, August 2, 2012, at his home.

Mr. Dobson was born in Lancaster on December 27, 1954, the son of Frederick Vernon and Elsie (Murphy) Dobson.

For a time Michael worked as a mechanic at various garages in the North Country and for many years he was employed at FCI/Burndy in Littleton.  He enjoyed his collections of clocks, light houses and wolves but his favorite hobby was being a handyman.  He was very good and building and fixing things.

Family members include his daughter Patricia Dobson of Littleton; his mother Elsie Dobson of Lancaster; a granddaughter Elizabeth Ploss; two brothers, Bruce Dobson of Lancaster, John Dobson and his wife Kathy of Lunenburg; a sister Patricia Morrisette and her husband Lane of Whitefield; his aunt Pauline Elliot of Lancaster; nieces and nephews Elsie Rose Dobson, Taylor Dobson, Meadow Dobson, Brandon Dobson; and his best friend and companion, his dog "Tiny".  He was recently predeceased by his brother Clyde Dobson on May 13, 2012.

There are no visiting hours.  Services will be held at the convenience of the family.