Dana Andrew Dodge Jr, also known as DJ, 49, of Fairfield Me, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Maine Health-Maine Medical- Portland due to a tragic accident on January 9,2026.
Dana was born on October 15, 1976, in Waterville Me. to Dana Dodge Sr & Karen Theriault. He attended Lawrence schools and later got his GED. He was self-employed at Allied Home Improvements, but his dream was to have his own car lot one day.
Dana had a smile that could light up any room, and his humor was something we will truly miss forever. He was the biggest Chicago Bears fan in New England and planned to someday visit Soldier Field. He loved collecting sports cards and probably traded a few with you or someone you know. The greatest thing was how giving and generous he was to all that needed anything at all, including donating his organs, which saved four lives.
Dana is survived by his fiancé Jessica Pooler of Fairfield; his daughters Mackenzi Dodge of Augusta and Sierra Hudson of Clinton; his stepson Brayden Davidson of Fairfield; his mother Karen Theriault and significant other Steve of Winslow; siblings Tonya Douglass - Smith & Dale of Clinton, Danielle Sullivan & Tyrone of Vassalboro, Michael Gamblin & Courtney of Windham, and Heather Poulin & Adam of Troy; nieces Kaylee, Carlie, Leigha and Kylie; nephews Nicholas, Landon & Jace; great nephew Emmett and great nieces Kennedi & Kenslie; stepmother Sheryl Dodge of Burnham; his beloved dog Payton and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will keep his memory alive.
He was reunited in heaven with his father Dana Andrew Dodge Sr.; his grandparents Carolyn & Roland Theriault, Paulette & Charles Dodge; aunts, Tammy and Danette; uncles, Jimmy, Dennis, Terry, Daniel, Bruce, Justin, Fred and Carl; and his nephew Devin Douglass
A Service & Celebration of Life will be held on January 31, 2026, from 1-5 pm at O'Briens Event Center in Waterville. Burial information will be available at a later date in spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to his final expenses at Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home by calling (207) 872-7676.
Our family would like to give a BIG thank you to the Portland Maine Med Surgical ICU Team.
Dana was his mom's son that shined all day!