1967
2016
Dana Ray Seavey, 49, of Canaan, passed away at the Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, Saturday, August 20, 2016 as the result of a tragic accident at his home.
He was born on August 7, 1967 in Skowhegan, Maine, the son of Wallace A. and Lorene (Caswell) Seavey.
After graduating from Skowhegan Area High School in the class of 1985, Dana worked on a farm in Vermont with his brother Myron. They eventually returned to Maine and operated their farm in North Anson. He worked ten years as a herdsman at the Wright Place Farm in Clinton. He was always a hard worker.
His passion was the love for the horseman world. After recently attending the World Percheron Congress in Springfield, Massachusetts, he shared that experience with his fellow draft horsemen upon his return. From the exposure at an early age of being around horses and fellow horsemen he was well respected for his talent. Dana enjoyed attending fairs with his father since he was young and in the later years he pulled his own horses. When he had a pair of reins in his hands he was in his element.
Dana was currently the President of the Maine Farmers Draft Horse, Mule and Pony Club accepting the position with sincerity and moving forward prestigiously.
He was a pleasant and caring man, knew many people and always greeted folks with a smile. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He was the loving father to his two children, Tyler Richard Seavey and Tayler Paige Seavey both of Canaan. He is also survived by his brothers, Raymond Seavey and his wife Dolly of Madison, Wallace Seavey Jr. of Canaan, Myron Seavey and his wife Faylene of North Anson; his sisters, Carol Seely and her husband Daniel of Virginia, Janice Theriault of Wisconsin, Karen Dickerson and her husband Gary of Kentucky; he also leaves the mother of his children, Karen Clark of Canaan; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Wayne Allen Seavey and his sister-in-law Catherine Burns and several aunts and uncles.
Viewing hours will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Smart & Edwards Funeral Home, 183 Madison Ave., Skowhegan, Maine. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 3 p.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Canaan, Maine.
Donations may be made in his memory to a fund set up to help his children, C/O Pam Clark, 94 Moores Mill Rd., Canaan, Maine 04924 or to the Maine Farmers Draft Horse, Mule and Pony Club, 36 Hideaway Dr., Sidney, Maine 04330
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August 30, 2016
Darlene Demeritt
So very sorry for your loss,such a terrible accident, he will truly be missed prayers for the family.
August 29, 2016
Becky Vigneault
To all the Seavey family, my sincere condolences to you all. Very sad to hear of Dana's passing. Much love and sympathy to you all.
Becky Philpot Vigneault
August 25, 2016
Farrilyn Chase
To the Seavey family, sadden by the loss of Dana, such a nice person and always with a smile to greet you, RIP friend.
August 24, 2016
Our heartfelt condolences to all who loved Dana. He was a special individual who impacted many people's lives. We feel so grateful and blessed to have had the opportunity to have shared his last day with him at the Skowhegan Fair doing what he loved. Sheila Kinney & John Machie
August 24, 2016
You will be greatly missed, we were just at Topsham fair doing the farmer's pull laughing and having a great time, unbelievable. Rest in peace our friend. Mary Smart and Jim Hawkes.
August 24, 2016
Clarence Boulier Jackie McAtee
The world has lost a remarkable man,dad,friend & Horseman... His boots will never be filled.. He was doing such awesome things with Tim we were so happy to have seen some of his hard work.. With our most sincere respect&sympathy to the whole family.. Clarence&Jackie
August 24, 2016
Terry Johnston
My deepest condolances for the seavey family .dana and i grew up just houses apart him rhonda and i were inseperable 4yr olds and beyond. you will be forever missed my childhood friend rip dana youand rhonda keep laughing&smiling til i see you again
August 24, 2016
Melinda Larrabee-Robinson
My deepest condolences to the entire Seavey family. Dana was a dear friend and someone that you could look up to. Always with that smile,and a happy glow about him. Please know that he will be missed today and everyday . Not a day will go by without thinking of him. Until we meet again. Rest easy my friend.
August 24, 2016
Shirley Charest
Janice and family, please know that our thoughts prayers and love go out to all of you at this sad time.
Love, Dave and Shirley
August 23, 2016
Nathaniel & Sarah Brooks
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dana's family. The loss of Dana leaves a void in our farming community.
August 23, 2016
Keith Thomas
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
August 23, 2016
Karna Johnson
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Dana was always so nice and willing to help anyone. His presence will be greatly missed at the Dover and Harmony Fairs.
August 23, 2016
Mike and Linda Shute
Tyler, Tayler and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Dana was a great friend of ours through school. We both graduated with Dana and have many great memories with him as our classmate. He was a wonderful person with a great smile. We are so saddened by this news and are going to miss him.
August 23, 2016
Christine Keller
Your parents were pretty cool about our pigs running amuk in your garden. Was cool waiting for the bus with you being next door and all, you learning us 'city kids' new things about country life. Later running into you & our collective sidekicks at the local watering holes. Our Reggae crew has lost a beaming smile, man you brightened the room! Seems like the world isn't as sunny as it was before this. You're sorely missed. My utmost condolences to your entire family and circles.
August 23, 2016
Lisa Damren
To the Seavey family
So sorry for your loss I always remembered Dana's smile in school and he was a great friend to many. He will be sadly missed by many.May his candle always shine bright. I will keep you all in my prayers
August 23, 2016
Tyler and family,
My sincere sympathy. Hold tight to memories for comfort when needed.
~Brenda Poulin
August 23, 2016
Angela shell
My love and prayers are with u ..i love u all..dana was a great man and he was an amazing dad and a great cousin. .i will miss him very much...im here for u if u need anyhing. ......family forever ....love u..
August 23, 2016
So Sorry for the family, he was a good friend and he will definitely be missed. Rest in peace.
Matthew York & Family
August 23, 2016
Michelle Oliver
To the family so sorry for your loss Dana was a great man and will be missed. I always appreciated the time he took from working the field to talk with my boys. He was always smiling. Rest easy Dana.
August 23, 2016
The Gigueres
Sorry for your loss Tyler, Taylor, and family.
August 23, 2016
Fare ye well
August 23, 2016
Tamra Jenness
Those we love don't go away they walk beside us everyday unseen unheard but always near still loved still missed and held so dear. Rest in peace Dana
August 23, 2016
Celia & Cecil Norton
To the Seavey family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the untimely passing of your dad, brother and uncle Dana; a gentle man who touched the lives of many people, and who is now in the hands of God.
August 23, 2016
Patricia Fournier
Thoughts and prayers to the family, Dana always had a smile on his face.
August 23, 2016
Mike and Paula
you will be sadly missed Dana you were a remsrkable and was loved by all who meet you will forever and always have a special place in our hearts rip my friend until we meet again so sorry for your loss seavey family
August 23, 2016
Lesley (Churchill) Adams
To a great friend and a long time class mate. We went to the Norridgewock Grade School together and rode the bus together. He will be truly missed by all. He always had a smile on his face. RIP Dana
August 23, 2016
Debra & Michael Vermette
Red and Taylor my heart aches for the both of you. We are so so sorry for your loss....
August 23, 2016
Troika Drafts
Thoughts and prayers . . .
August 23, 2016
Mark and Jess Carlow
Sure are going to miss you as you were a great friend, always there whenever we needed you. Definitely helped us out in the last couple days that you were here on earth . I find myself having a hard time driving down 23 and not checking on Tim, definitely heart wrenching .
Our deepest condolences to Tyler and Taylor, and the whole seavey family .
"Always remember the good times" As for the time you were headed to the world Percheron Congress and Mark was rooming with you and I forewarned you about his snoring !! Your reaction when you got back was priceless !!
Love u man
August 23, 2016
Carole Robbins
I miss him beyond words. He was a truly special friend with a heart of gold. I will never forget his beaming smile and one of a kind laugh My condolences to the entire Seavey Family.
August 23, 2016
Diane Williamson-goodell
To the Seavey Family , so sorry for your loss.
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