SOUTH PARIS – Keith Howard Staley, 47, of South Paris, died April 21, at Market Square Healthcare Center, after a lengthy illness.

He was born Sept. 17, 1960, in Bridgton, the son of Carroll P. and Arline Esther (Stone) Staley.

He drove truck all of his life and took great pride in keeping his vehicles clean. He had a small lawn care business for many years, enjoying working outside. For many years, he worked the front gate at the Fryeburg Fair as a security officer. He enjoyed spending time on his computer, spending time with his dogs and liked watching TV. In his younger years, he liked to snowmobile and ride his dirt bike.

He is survived by his mother, Esther Staley and her life partner, Russell Adams, of South Paris; one brother, Frank Staley and his wife, Peggie, of Norway; a sister-in-law, Emily Staley of Norway; a nephew, Nicholas Staley and his wife, Melanie, of Lancaster, N.H.; two special great-nephews and a special great-niece, Owen, Austin and Lila, also of Lancaster, N.H.; a nephew, Zachary Haines of Norway; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Carroll Staley in 1985.