DALTON - Vincent Adrian Rodden, 90, died quietly in his home surrounded by family, Tuesday morning February 17, 2015.
Mr. Rodden was born in Lawrence, MA on February 14, 1925 the son of Vincent Joseph Rodden and Anna (Babash) Rodden.
During World War II he served his country as a US Marine and fought in the Pacific Theater. After the war he started working construction and became a successful builder. As a builder he would enjoy traveling the US making stops in Nevada and Alaska. He was a very talented man.
He leaves behind his wife of 47 years Diane M. (Bridges) Rodden of Dalton; a son Vincent Sean Rodden, his wife Melissa and three grandchildren Vincent, Katelin and Nicholas all of Groveton; a daughter Kathleen Rodden and fiancé Jorge "Paul" Defreitas of Derry, NH; a son Mark Cora of Lawrence MA who followed in his footsteps doing construction. He also has four children from his first marriage, sons Michael Rodden of N. Andover, MA and Kevin Rodden of Andover, MA; Daughters Bonnie Gomes of Texas and Maureen Elliot of Andover, MA.
His grandchildren Vincent, Katelin and Nicholas loved him dearly. The oldest, Vincent, followed in his footsteps to become a US Marine. He was a good husband and a great father. He will truly be missed by many.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.