Keith Newton Swartz, of 65 Broad St., Guilford, passed away on Feb. 24. A forester, the owner of an architectural millwork business, and in recent years a supporter of the SARAH programs for persons with intellectual and other disabilities, Keith was a loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Virginia Young Swartz; his son Christopher; his two grandchildren, Ethan and Tyler; his brothers Doug, Bruce, and Neil; his brother-in-law Robert Young, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.

Keith was a graduate of Paul Smith’s College, the University of New Hampshire, and received his MBA from Boston College; he was a veteran of the Navy Reserve. He is mourned by a wide circle of family and friends, whose lives were enriched by Keith’s always-cheerful disposition, his love for the Connecticut woods and for Long Island Sound, his enthusiasm for his latest project or invention—whatever it might be—and his life-long commitment to helping others.

A memorial service will be held at a time to be announced. To sign the online guestbook please visit hawleylincolnmemorial.com.