PORTLAND — Robert J. Hodsdon Jr., 70, of Phippsburg, died Aug. 7 at Maine Medical Center from pulmonary fibrosis.
On Oct. 31, 1940, he was born in Portland, a son of Alice J. and Robert J.Hodsdon.
He graduated from North Yarmouth Academy in 1959, Nasson College in 1964 and received his master of science degree in education at the University of Maine in Gorham.
For 32 years he was a teacher and soccer coach at Yarmouth and Lisbon High school, and also ran a small engine business.
He was a member of the Casco Lodge No. 36 and recently joined the American Legion in Phippsburg. He enjoyed traveling, especially in his RV to the Moorings in Belfast.
Surviving are his significant other, Jean Leighton; his daughter Sara Elaine and her husband Cliff Wilson of Augusta; his son Robert J. and his wife Heidi; and three grandchildren, Arianna, Elizabeth and Robert J., all of Bath.
There will be no services at his request.
Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 West Evergreen Ave., Suite 303, Chicago, IL 60642.
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