AUGUSTA- Dana Hammond, 79, of Somerville, passed away on September 8, 2024. He was born June 24, 1945, to Irvin and Reta Hammond. He started working at the age of 9, pumping gas and helping with mechanical work. He joined the Navy right out of high school, and his mother had to sign for him because he wasn't quite 18. He served in the Vietnam War as a jet mechanic on the aircraft carrier "Constellation". He was very proud of his service and our nation's military. He had a love for farming and helping people. He thought he could fix anything, even when it seemed impossible. He loved to take a "ride, ride in the countryside". He enjoyed company and watching football. Dana is predeceased by his daughter Deanna Hammond. He is survived by his wife Darlene, and his children Angela Gore, Dana Hammond II and wife Kendall, Becky Eugley and husband Rob, Tammy Spear and husband Terry, and Erik Hammond. Along with his sisters Barbara Davis, Donna Stebbins and husband Doug, Debbie Bennett and husband Barry, and many grandchildren. Dana's graveside service with military honors will be held on Thursday September 19 at 1PM at the Maine Veterans Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Arrangements are in the care of the Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church Street, Augusta where condolences and memories may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website by visiting www.khrfuneralhomes.com