WOOLWICH — Keith E. Thompson, 56, of Woolwich, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 17, 2011. He was born in Bath on November 2, 1955, the son of Edward and Barbara (Holderness) Thompson. He grew up in West Bath and graduated from Morse High School class of 1974.

Keith, being very work oriented, worked during his high school years for Long Reach Oil Company driving one of their trucks. After he graduated he went to work for Bath Iron Works, retiring in December of this year.

In July of 2007 he met his best friend and one true love, Debi Brown, and on December 6, 2011 the couple was married as a symbol of their love.

Keith was a true friend to all, whenever anyone needed anything, he would be the first to help. He considered everyone family and spending time with them was something that he always looked forward to. He was a great collector of all things! Especially antique tractors. Keith would take joy in giving the kids a ride on all of his “ toys”. Being a history buff, he would always be the go-to guy if you wanted to know anything about the history of Bath, etc… etc. He also loved to go dancing, dinning out and always made a point of attending the annual Higmo’s Sawmill Days.

Keith was a member of the Bath Elks, Lodge #934, Maine Antique Tractor Club, and the Wiscasset Rod & Gun

Club.

He is predeceased by his mother Barbara

Thompson, formerly of West Bath.

Keith leaves behind his loving wife Debi Brown; his two daughters, Amanda and Melissa Thompson; his father, Edward “Bud” Thompson; two sisters, Karen Allard and her husband, and Gail Dill and her husband; three grandchildren, Brody, Nicholai and Aubrey; three nieces and one nephew and their families.

If you would like to make a donation in Keith’s name the family requests it be made to: North Woolwich Methodist Church, 941 River Road, Woolwich, Maine 04579.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Keith’s honor on Wednesday, December 21st at the North Woolwich Methodist Church, Rt. 128/ 941 River Road, Woolwich. Friends and family are invited to join the family for a celebration of Keith’s life from 10: 00am to 12: 00pm for an open visitation and from 12:00pm to 1:00pm for a time of remembrance and prayer. To share your thoughts and condolences with Keith’s family please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.