OWLS HEAD — If we are lucky, one person travels across our path and leaves an indelible imprint on our minds and hearts. That person is Scot Casey. It is with great sadness that we announce that Scot Keith Casey, aged 64, died suddenly in his sleep on April 9, 2026, at Otter Point in Owls Head, Maine. Scot was a strong anchor for his friends and family and a reminder to all of us of what is most important.

Scot was born on March 19, 1962, in Austin, Texas, to Nancy and Kelly Casey. In 1975, Scot’s mother, Nancy Thompson, married Jerry Thompson, who became a great stepfather and friend. Jerry was relocated to Monterrey, Mexico, and Scot lived there with his family for two years. Scot became fluent in Spanish, played football, and went on adventurous trips. In 1980, Scot graduated from the Greenhill School in Dallas, Texas, where he played for the Greenhill Hornets football team.

Scot traveled his own path and cultivated a life that allowed him to live on his own terms. From 1981–84, Scot attended SMU in Dallas, Texas. He was in pre-med but changed course when he found it unfulfilling. In 1986 and 1990, Scot attended the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, pursuing a degree in philosophy, but he discontinued his studies when he realized that he had read more than most of his professors and did not feel challenged. He pursued a richer self-education instead. Yet, Scot found great purpose and joy in coaching football at the Greenhill School from 1982–1986. Scot was an influential coach known for his intelligent wit, wisdom, enthusiasm, and the strong rapport he shared with his players—many describe Scot as their “early hero.”

Scot embraced “real traveling” and could turn an unexpected misadventure into a memorable experience. In 1987, Scot traveled throughout the Southwest and spent six months at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert in New Mexico, near the banks of the Chama River. He lived with the Benedictine monks and worked in exchange for room and board. One of his jobs was weeding the gardens at the monastery. He loved working in the meditative silence of nature, which resonated into his later passion for gardening at Otter Point in Maine. His time at the monastery profoundly shaped his life and his insistence on living simply.

In 1988, Scot traveled for six months throughout Europe, which included visiting and traveling with his sister, Shannon, at Oxford University in England. During a trip to Glastonbury, they missed the last train back and were stuck with no place to stay. Scot walked into a pub, asked about accommodations, and met a man who invited Scot and Shannon to stay at his home. Later, this man and Scot corresponded for years. In 2003, Scot walked the Camino de Santiago, which proved to be a spiritual and physical milestone for him.

Scot’s avid love for books resonated in his work. From 1991–1998, Scot worked at Bookstop, Europa Books, and Fringeware (where he became manager). In 2000, Scot married Jennifer Milbauer. Although they later divorced, Jennifer remained Scot’s best friend until the day he died. They worked together at Otter Point, picking and processing apples for a brandy venture and cultivating vegetable and flower gardens throughout the property.

In 2010, Scot moved to Bellingham, Washington, and worked at the Black Drop Coffeehouse, where he became co-owner and won “Best Barista.” Scot performed at the Honey Moon Mead & Cider and became a beloved singer-songwriter. He hosted the Open Mic Poetry Night and was a contributing writer for What’s Up! Magazine. In 2015, after the death of his mother, Scot took a 174-day trip from Montreal to Mexico and San Francisco to New York. He returned to the monastery in New Mexico during this time.

In 2018, Scot moved to Otter Point in Owls Head, Maine. His good friend Andrew asked him if he wanted to be a caretaker for the property as well as have a place to write. Scot’s reaction was, “I’ll give it three months.” He lived there eight years until his death. Scot enjoyed the simple satisfaction of his days: writing, drawing, reading, gardening, picking and processing apples, making honey, planting trees, and maintaining the property—all of which were sacred rituals for him.

Scot’s good friend Shelton said, “For a minimalistic guy, Scot left a prolific amount of material work behind.” Scot was a profound thinker, eclectic reader, and a brilliant writer. He had unrelenting creativity and produced a large collection of writing, art, and songs; these are the gifts he left behind. In a recent conversation about remembrance, Scot said, “My creations are how I want to be remembered.” Scot was a compassionate person who made people feel like they mattered.

Scot is survived by his sister, Shannon Casey and her husband, Roger Bourm; his former spouse and best friend, Jennifer Milbauer; and his two half-brothers, Ben Bays and Sean Loyless. He is also survived by his abundant houseplants and the trees that he planted.

Scot was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Thompson; his stepfather, Jerry Thompson; and his father, Kelly Casey.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rockland Public Library (R-PLEA) at P.O. Box 18, Rockland, Maine 04841, or via their website. Donations may also be made to the Friends of Rockland Public Library at P.O. Box 764, Rockland, Maine 04841.

Scot will be interred on May 5, 2026, at Achorn Cemetery in Rockland, Maine. Following the service, a Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m., at his final home, Otter Point, located at 248 Ballyhac Road in Owls Head, Maine.

To share a memory or story with Scot’s family, please visit their Book of Memories at www.bchfh.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland, Maine.