Mitch Billis, nationally known plein air painter and longtime resident of Boothbay Harbor, died from a brief unexpected illness on Sept. 20, 2021.

He was surrounded by his loving wife and four children coming from all over the country; blessed with time to share the last five days of their father’s life, together with so much love, joy, laughter, and the peace of their presence as he left to continue his soul’s journey.

Obituary to follow.