1947 – 2015

AUBURN — Thomas H. Naragon, 68, of 6 Hope St., Lisbon Falls, died after three years of fighting pancreatic cancer with his family by his side and parachuted into the Lord’s arms on Saturday, April 18.

He was born in Zanesville, Ohio, on Feb. 6, 1947, the son of Ruth I. (Hiles) Naragon and Howard L. Naragon (deceased) of Roseville, Ohio. Tom graduated from Roseville High School, enlisted in the United States Air Force on April 16, 1966, and retired after serving 20 years with combat control teams.

Upon his retirement, he moved to Lisbon Falls and married Ramona A. (Verrill) Ellison on Feb. 14, 1987.

He retired from his career with the Maine Turnpike Authority in highway maintenance.

He was a member of the Lisbon United Methodist Church, the Combat Control Association, Ye Steivos, The Slovak Catholic Association, Coombs-Mountfort American Legion Post 158, Lisbon, Eagles Aerie 4131 and the Left Hand Club.

He is survived by his wife, Ramona, of Lisbon Falls; sons, Michael of McKenney, Va., Matthew E. and his wife, Susan, of Stafford, Va., and Mark of Baldwinsville, N.Y.; and stepson, Richard, of Otisville, N.Y.; three granddaughters, Jessica, Jennifer and Jasmyne: and great-grandson, George.

You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Thomas’ life by visiting his guest book at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.