WARREN—Burton E. Quimby, 69, of Warren, passed away August 31, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital, following complications from a motor vehicle accident, which occurred on August 6.

Burt was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, to Walter and Neina Quimby.

Following the passing of Burt’s father, the family relocated to Maine when Burt was a teenager.

Burt graduated from Lincoln Academy High School, and immediately enlisted in the United States Army.

Shortly after completing his service, Burt earned a certificate in Business from Andover Institute of Business.

Some years passed, and Burt became the proud father of a daughter, Krista Campbell. Shortly after his daughter’s birth, Burt bought a chimney sweep business (Ace Chimney Sweeps) in Midcoast Maine, which he independently owned and operated for 30 years before retiring.

Burt loved to laugh, and will be fondly remembered for unabashedly being a kid at heart. He adored classic cartoons, Rock ’n’ Roll, and classic cars. Possessing a keen ear for music, Burt taught himself how to play the 12-string guitar, which he enjoyed for many years.

Burt also had a soft spot for children and animals: he graciously devoted himself to raising his step-daughter, and always made sure to carry dog treats with him on the job.

Often deeply moved by beautiful landscapes and the mystical, Burt was a unique, independent and expressive individual with a big heart. 

Burt is predeceased by his parents, Walter and Neina Quimby, and his elder brother Walter J. Quimby of Acton, Maine.

Burt is survived by his  brother James Quimby and his wife, Susan, of Connecticut; daughter Krista Campbell, of New Jersey; step-daughter Hannah Campbell, of Maine; step-granddaughter Tempest Jean, of Maine; sister-in-law Thelma Quimby, of Maine; former sister-in-law Bea McKeown of Massachusetts;  nephew Robert Quimby of Connecticut;  nieces  Elizabeth “Liz” Ward and her husband Gerry of Massachusetts; Linda Rassias and her husband George of New Hampshire; Debbie Legatos of New Hampshire, grandnephew Jeremee Norman of Massachusetts, grandnieces Andrea Legatos,  Shaunna Legatos, and Regina Trent of New Hampshire, and six great-grand nieces and nephews.

No services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to an organization of your choosing.

Please raise a glass of beer in Burt’s memory.