Benedict L. Dodds, 88, of Leisure Ridge section of Manchester, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at home. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he had lived in Sayreville before moving to Manchester in 1995. He had lived and worked in 4 countries: Ireland, England, Canada, & the United States. Benedict was a warehouseman for Local 863/A & P in Edison for 25 years before retiring in 1992. He was a US Army veteran serving with the 101st Airborne. He enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and was an avid Notre Dame Football fan. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joan Dodds; sons and daughters in law: James & Kathleen, Michael & Denise, and William & Donna Dodds; sister, Alice McKee; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Visitation is Monday, 1-4 pm at Oliverie Funeral Home, 2925 Ridgeway Road. Funeral Liturgy is Tuesday, 10 am, at St John Church, Lakehurst, with interment to follow to St Mary of the Lake Cemetery, Lakewood.