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Jon ‘Kilo’ McKeil
1959-2017
CHINA — Jon “Kilo” A. McKeil, 57, passed away March 3, 2017, at MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta. He was born October 16, 1959, in Waterville, the son of John E. and Arlene M. (Hoxie) McKeil.
He graduated from Community School in Camden in 1979. Jon’s employment included working at Alco Meat Packing Company, construction with Dick Willette and Harding Brothers, as well as Harris Bakery. He loved boating, sunbathing, four-wheeling, music, writing poems, making up songs, and LOBSTER!
Jon is survived by his son, Shawn McKeil of Winslow; grandson, Caleb McKeil of Winslow; two brothers, Peter McKeil of China and Carl McKeil of China; two sisters, Debbie Michaud of Waterville and Mary Quirion of Wisconsin; “sister” best friend, Cindy Brown Miner of China; aunt, Judy Evers of Fairfield; many, many great friends; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family wishes to express special thanks to all the nurses, doctors and CNAs on 1 West at MaineGeneral and also China Rescue. Thank you to Dean Poulliott, his childhood friend who was with him in his last moments. A memorial service was held at the China Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Jon’s memory to the China Rescue and Fire Department. Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
