FAIRFIELD — Dennis Keith Moody, 70, passed away on March 7, 2017, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Dennis was born in Rockland on Oct. 1, 1946, to Warren and Thursa (Lunt) Moody.

He attended and graduated from Union High School. After graduation Dennis enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Dennis went on to enlist in the U.S. Navy in 1979 and retired in 1996, after serving his country for more than 30 years. While he was in the Navy, Dennis started a salt marine aquarium business in Rhode Island. Dennis also received his bachelor's degree in technical engineering.

Dennis belonged to the Elks Club, Covert Club and various other clubs as well. He loved to play golf and was an avid Boston sports fan. Dennis was a fun loving, free spirited enthusiast who enjoyed playing various sports with his family.

He was predeceased by his parents; and his father-in-law, Robert Gardner.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Janet Moody; his three sons, Lance, Chris and Eric; his daughter, Michelle; his sisters, Brenda and her husband, Frank Kurr, and Leverne and her husband, Maurice Jackson; his brother, Bradly Moody and his wife, Martha; and his mother-in-law, Doris Gardner, and her children and their spouses.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St. in Fairfield. A reception will follow at the Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. in Waterville. Burial will be in the spring in Appleton.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the Maine Veterans homes.