Michael McCarron

Michael E. McCarron Saratoga Springs - Michael E. McCarron of Vichy Dr. passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on Friday, August 15, 2014, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 73 years old. Born on August 16, 1940 in Boston MA, he was the son of the late James A. McCarron and Elinda McIntosh. Upon graduating from high school, Mr. McCarron proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1969. Michael received a BS degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1969, and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1970 from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He worked as an engineer for General Electric, Sky Sports, and InterPower, as well as being self-employed. He married his loving and devoted wife, Lurana (Brower) McCarron, on January 18, 1969. His love for flying that he cultivated in the Air Force, continued throughout his life. Michael was one of the founders of The Saratoga Soaring Association. Within this organization that promoted glider flying, he was an instructor, tow pilot, and mechanic. He is survived by his wife of over 45 years, Lurana, a sister Elinda Robin of Brockton, MA, nephews, Marshall, Christopher, and Nicholas Robin, and a host of close friends. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 29,2014 at 1:00 pm, at the Gerald H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery 200 Duell Rd. Saratoga, NY. We will be leading the procession at 12:15 pm for those who wish to follow. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations can be made in his memory to The Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, or to the Soaring Society of America, PO Box 2100, Hobbs, NM 88241-2100. Online condolences can be made at www.tunisonfuneralhome.com.