Dana Andrew Dodge Jr.

FAIRFIELD – Dana Andrew Dodge Jr., also known as DJ, 49, of Fairfield, passed away on Jan. 11, 2026, at Maine Health-Maine Medical- Portland due to a tragic accident on Jan. 9, 2026.

Dana was born on Oct. 15, 1976, in Waterville to Dana Dodge Sr. and 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 and Dale of Clinton, Danielle Sullivan and Tyrone of Vassalboro, Michael Gamblin and Courtney of Windham, and Heather Poulin and Adam of Troy; nieces Kaylee, Carlie, Leigha and Kylie; nephews Nicholas, Landon and Jace; great nephew Emmett and great nieces Kennedi and 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 and Roland Theriault, Paulette and Charles Dodge; aunts, Tammy and Danette; uncles, Jimmy, Dennis, Terry, Daniel, Bruce, Justin, Fred and Carl; and his nephew Devin Douglass.

A service and celebration of life will be held on Jan. 31, 2026, from 1-5 p.m., at O’Briens Event Center in Waterville. Burial information will be available at a later date in spring.

Our family would like to give a BIG thank you to the Portland Maine Med Surgical ICU Team.

Dana was his mom’s sun that shined all day!

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.