SIDNEY – Keith M. LaPointe, 42, passed away on December 9, 2022, at Northern Light EMMC after losing the fight to a long illness. He was surrounded by family that loved him. Keith was born on October 18, 1980, in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. Attended schools in Sidney and Oakland. Graduating from the New England School of Communication in Bangor with an Associate Degree in Communications in 2001.

Keith enjoyed writing creative fiction from an early age. Several novels can be found published under his pen name Soul Tsukino. He was well respected in the anime’ community, running instructional writing panels at local anime conventions; as well as commenting on geek/nerd culture trends and reviews. 

Keith was a WWF and WWE Wrestling aficionado. He was an expert at all things wrestling. He loved to share the names and histories of wrestling from the 80’s to the current day. His all-time favorite wrestler was Rick Flair. Keith’s nickname was “Tough as Nails LaPointe,” and he fought like a champion until the very end.

Keith had a lifelong love for animals, especially cats, and watching wildlife in the backyard. He enjoyed feeding the birds and watching squirrel antics. Keith had a funny sense of humor and quick wit. He loved a good joke.

Keith is survived by his parents, Arnette and Michael LaPointe of Sidney. One sister, Brandi Quirk and her husband, Jim of Hampden. One nephew, Cole LaPointe and his fiancé, Mandy Meade of Orono. His grandmother, Rachael LaPointe of Monson and an incredibly special aunt, Elly Farrar and her husband Dale, of Morrill.

He is survived by several uncles and cousins. There are many family friends that cared and prayed for Keith during his lengthy illness. He also made many friends with the doctors and nurses at EMMC that took good care of him during his time there.

There will be no formal services for Keith. Please say a prayer that Keith is at peace in Heaven and can walk with no pain.

Heaven has a new special angel for Christmas. He would enjoy knowing every time a Christmas bell rings, an angel gets its wings.

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