Obituary: Dana Wells Foss

The obituary for Dana Wells Foss marks the passing of a 67-year-old chef whose life centered on family and the joy of cooking. Dana Wells Foss, of Aiken, South Carolina, died on June 2, 2026. He was born September 3, 1958, and was the son of the late David Wells Foss and Anne Patrice Foss, formerly of Cape Elizabeth. He is survived by sisters Winnie Foss Smith of Newburyport, Massachusetts, and Kimberley Foss Harvey of Carver, Massachusetts; his children, Zuri (Michael) Gregory of Aiken and Remy (Miranda) Waser-Foss of Washington, D.C.; five nieces and nephews; and beloved grandchildren, Kaden and Rowan. Those who knew him described a talented chef with a lifelong passion for cooking and the way it brought people together. Dana's friends and family remembered his sharp mind, quick wit, and generous spirit. A Celebration of Life is planned for June 28 at 12 p.m. on Cobb Island, Maryland. He found peace by the water, whether casting a fishing line or simply enjoying the beauty and stillness it offered. He loved deeply, worked hard, and strove to become the best version of himself.