Pamela C. (Dodge) McLeod, of Norwell, age 66, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at South Shore Hospital after a brief illness. Pam, daughter, of the late Catherine and William Dodge, was born and educated in Brockton. She attended Wheaton College, where her primary study was foreign languages.

She moved to Norwell with her husband, the late Peter F. McLeod, and raised their two daughters. Pam was a realtor for 37 years and served on the Norwell Board of Assessors for 15 years. She was also an active member of the Norwell Republican Town Committee.

Pam loved simple pleasures in life; gardening, bird-watching, spending time on the South Shore beaches, as well as boating. Her family, though small, meant everything to her. She enjoyed family gatherings and celebrations, of which she hosted many over the years.

Pam was the loving mother of Melissa C. Umbrianna and her husband, John A. of Norwell, and Amanda A. McLeod and her husband, Peter F. Clinch of Duxbury. She is also survived by her two loving grandchildren, Andrew and Kelsey Umbrianna of Norwell.

Visiting hours

Visiting hours Thursday 5-8 pm in the McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 30 Central St. (off Rt 123, after State Police Barracks), Norwell Center.

If desired, donations in Pam's memory may be made to the Norwell Visiting Nurses Assoc, 91 Longwater Cir., Norwell, MA. 02061.

Service Information

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 18 at 10 am in St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church, 392 Hanover St., Hanover.

Interment Church Hill Cemetery, Norwell.