George Todd, 89, of Ashland, MA passed away on Monday, August 16, 2010 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, surrounded by his family.

George was born on November 16, 1920 in Wellesley, MA, the son of George Todd and Irene (Kent) Todd. He was a custom home builder and developer in the MetroWest area. He was very proud to have served his country as a Navy Pilot during World War II in the Pacific.

His gentle, kind, humorous nature was loved by all. He deeply loved his family, his beloved wife of 64 years and his 5 children. Many memorable summers have been spent on Sebago Lake in Maine with his family. Gardening was one of his most relaxing joys in which he spent many hours. He will be greatly missed by so many but is now at peace and looking over us.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Donahue) Todd and his 5 children and their spouses, Janet & Vincent Gabrielli of Gold Canyon, AZ; Susan & Robert Brusa of Atkinson, NH; Roberta & James Trombley of Douglas, MA; Jeffrey and Carolyn Todd of Durham, NH and Michael & Susan Todd of Newfields, NH., 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

All are welcome to attend graveside services with family and friends to be held on Friday, August 20, 2010, at 10:45 a.m. at the Hopkinton Town Cemetery on Mount Auburn Street in Hopkinton, MA, followed by a memorial service at 11:30a.m. at the Hopkinton Congregational Church Chapel, 146. E. Main St., Hopkinton.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 (www.americanheart.org) or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA.01701 (www.cancer.org) Arrangements are under the care of the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com