Keith Brent Harris

BENTON and St. George, Utah – Keith passed away doing what he enjoyed the most, riding his motorcycle.

He was born in Skowhegan, son to Donald and Marion Harris of Norridgewock.

He graduated from Pioneer Valley Academy in New Braintree, Mass. He then joined the U.S. Army, serving our country from 1969-1971.

Upon his return, he worked with his father at Don’s Small Engine in Norridgewock.

Keith also graduated Kennebec Valley Community College with his daughter, Tawnya McLean, they were the first father/daughter duo to graduate together in 1994.

He was a welder for BIW, and worked with Bob Johnson in Clinton in the woods with large machinery. Before retiring, he finished out his career at Cascade Iron Works in Clinton.

Keith is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Mary Lord Tracy. He enjoyed raising their children, enjoying their grandchildren, traveling and NASCAR.

He is also survived by his daughter, Tawnya and Mike McLean and grands, Desiree Willette, Emily McLean and David Willard; son Donald Emery and grands Donnie and Ava; son David “Joe” and Suneva Ware and grands, Brian and Taiya; son Edward James (Ej) Tracy and Kelly McCormak; special step daughter, Trisha and John Federovich and grands Jackson and Jonah; And his sisters Becky and Bob Wilmont and Bonnie Harris Pelletier; and many special nieces and nephews.

Keith was predeceased by his loving parents, and his brother, Larry Harris.

Keith was a longtime member of AA, recently celebrating 12 years of sobriety.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., on Friday, August 18, at The Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta, 163 Mount Vernon Road, Augusta, Maine, 04330.

On Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 2 p.m., all are welcome to attend a Celebration Of Life, for Keith, at The Victor Grange, 144 Oakland Rd, Fairfield, Maine 04937.

In lieu of flowers, Keith would appreciate donations to be made to: donate.k9sforwarriors.org.