GEORGETOWN — Keith E. Burgess, 79, died on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019.

He was born in Sanford, on Aug. 15, 1940, to Donald Clark Burgess and Helen (Roberts) Burgess. He graduated from Wells High School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and Mechanical Engineering. Keith enjoyed boat design, boat building and all things maritime.

In September 1963, he married Marjorie L. Butler. They resided in many places before returning to Maine in 1982, and finally settling in Georgetown in 2010. Beginning in the early 2000s, he owned and operated Maine Composites, Inc., and U.S. Windblade.

Keith was predeceased by his older brother Merle Burgess.

He is survived by his younger brother Melvin Burgess of Naples; his wife, Marjorie of Georgetown; his two children, Erik Burgess and Sarah Burgess-Herbert; and four grandchildren ranging in age from 5 to 20. He will be missed by family and friends who appreciated his humor and wit. 

There will be no services.

Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street, Bath. Condolences may be made online at www.DaigleFuneralHome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maine Maritime Museum (https://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/donate).