Dateline – Wells Michael Robert Boutet, 67, of Wells, passed away October 20, 2016 after a long battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma). Michael died like he lived: with grace, courage and dignity. The adopted son of Robert and Ruth Boutet, he was born in Biddeford on October 13, 1949. He lived in Ogunquit in his youth, attending Wells/Ogunquit schools and graduating from the Hinkley School. The sea was in his blood early. He lobstered and fished with his dad and later in his own boat. He later ran the boat as a charter before changing careers to build, renovate and remodel homes in York county. He was a skilled finish carpenter. A man of many interests and hobbies, he will be remembered for his love of fishing streamside, mostly for salmon. His favorite spots were the Salmon River in NY and the Miramichee in New Brunswick. He was excellent at tying flies, with emphasis on luring salmon. In New Brunswick, he was also able to feed his desire to learn about and be with Native American lore and people. He loved visiting Indian grounds with gifts of sage and other offerings. Other loves included NASCAR, motorcycles, cribbage, animals, and coffee at 5am with friends. His friends, a multitude, will speak of his kindness, generosity, and peaceful aura. He was quite proud to have celebrated 21 years of sobriety with AA and of helping many others achieve and maintain sobriety. We will all miss him, especially his significant other of four years, Trisha Wilson, the love of his life. A Celebration of Michael’s life will be announced at a later date, where all will be invited. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Michael’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043.