USM lost an important member of its staff when IT director Keith Witherell passed away unexpectedly last Tuesday.
Witherell, who was 49, had been with USM since the mid ’90s, when he was hired to teach computer courses in the School of Business. Witherell eventually left the classroom for the IT help desk, and was promoted to the position of IT director in 2006.
Witherell is also remembered as a passionate musician, taking piano lessons during his childhood in Cape Cod and performing throughout his life.
He was also an active member of the local theatrical scene, serving as director for the Lyrics Music Theater of South Portland; most recently, he directed the music for the theater’s production of “Man of La Mancha”.
An active member of his community, Witherell also served on the Cape Elizabeth School Board.
His funeral service was held on Sunday April 27 at Hobbs Funeral Home in South Portland.