Franklin
Justin J. Burnett (aka “Chops,” due to his very thick and well-groomed mutton chops) died suddenly May 15, 2021, at his home in Hog Bay, Franklin. He was born in Blue Hill, Oct. 29, 1999, the son of Robert D. and Kathryn Renee (Rotz) Burnett IV.
He was a graduate of Sumner Memorial High School, Class of 2016. During his junior and senior year, he attended welding classes through HCTC. After graduation he enrolled in the welding program at Washington Hancock County Technical College and completed a two-year degree in 10 months. He was awarded the first welding scholarship grant at that college. Justin was a wonderful man and a proud member of Welder’s Union No. 179. He was an accomplished welder at 21, having been employed by Steel Pro and Douglas Dynamics/Fisher Plow in Rockland. He made a distinct and memorable impression in his time there.
Justin was an avid and talented hunter, fisherman, lobsterman, welder and chef. He was a top-notch bragger — rightfully so. He enjoyed his family, his tattoos, music, chasing the ladies and usually catching them. He was an old soul who lived a lot of life in a short time. He loved deeply and was deeply loved by thousands.
He is survived by his parents; brother, Nathan R. Burnett; grandparents, Heidi Burnett, Robert and Mary Burnett III, Brenda and Stuart Northup; great-aunt and uncle, Wanda and Chris Calor; aunt, Jennifer Rotz; uncle, Jeffery Grant; second cousins, Donna Young, Sheryl and Jim Smith and Walter and Lori Bell; cousin, Hannah Smith, and many, many more cousins, relatives and friends too numerous to list. He will be deeply missed by his loving black cat of almost 20 years, Jolsen. Justin was predeceased by four great-grandparents, including Beverly P. Urquhart; grandfather, Joseph W. Rotz; cousin, Russell L. Burnett, and his still missing beloved Uncle Russell D. Burnett.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to his Go Fund Me Page to grant a welding scholarship in his honor.
A memorial service for Justin will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements by Acadia Burial and Cremation Direct 248 State St., Ellsworth.
Condolences may be expressed at www.acadiacremation.com.