SARATOGA SPRINGS — Michael E. McCarron, 73, of Vichy Drive passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side on Friday, August 15, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on August 16, 1940 in Boston, 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 1960-69. 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,
Massachusetts; nephews, Marshall, Christopher and Nicholas Robin; and a host of close friends.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 29 at 1 p.m. at the Gerald H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery (200 Duell Road).
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
