VASSALBORO – Michael “Mike” D. Bragg, 66 years of age, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at his home in Vassalboro.

Mike was born July 14, 1957, in Waterville, the second son to John and Albertine (York) Bragg. Mike attended the Winslow Public School system and was a graduate of the class of 1975.

Mike worked in tire sales and service most of his life. He worked at Sullivan Tire, formally known as Central Tire in Shawmut up until a year before his passing. He was also a volunteer at Vassalboro Fire Department in the 1980s. He was a member of the Winslow Fort Halifax Snowdrifters snowmobile club in the 1990s. In the early 1990s, Mike was an instructor for the Maine Hunter’s Safety Course.

Mike was one for hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed camping. His two favorite places to camp were Beaver Brook in Monmouth and at Pattee Pond in Winslow. He also enjoyed stock car racing. He raced in the Strictly Street division at Unity Raceway from the early 1970s up to the 1990s. A few years after racing he became a member of the crew on the infield in which he enjoyed at Unity Raceway.

Mike was a kind, loving, caring, giving man. He would help anyone that was in need, never expecting anything in return. His door was always open to friends and family, whom he cherished. He married his first love in 1978, Jacqueline (Esancy) Bragg, who gave him his two wonderful children. Mike then later found his second and longtime love, Susan (Garnett) Bragg, whom he married in 1987. They enjoyed doing many things together and were happy until the end.

Mike was predeceased by his grandparents Frank and Vivian Bragg, Preston and Hortense York; his parents John and Albertine Bragg, his stepmother, Carleen Miller, mother-in-law, Myra Hardy.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Susan (Garnett) Bragg; son, Shawn Bragg and his wife Joyce, daughter, Samantha Bragg; grandchildren, Judi Bragg, Shailer Blaisdell, and Dallas Blaisdell, step-grandchildren, David Amelotte, Heather Amelotte, and Elizabeth Amelotte; great-grandchildren, Raymond Tracy, step-great-grandchildren, Jensen, Holden and Evelyn Amelotte; siblings John “Scott” Bragg and wife Patricia “Patty”, Kathi Hawkins, Terri McPherson and husband Conrad, Cheryl Csengery and husband Joseph “Joe”. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

There will be a celebration of Mike’s life at the home where he grew up at 416 Maple Ridge Rd., Winslow on June 1 at 2 p.m. A graveside burial will be at a later date.

The family would like to thank the Vassalboro Fire Department and EMS for all their help the night of his passing. They would also like to thank Aable Cremation of Waterville for all their assistance and the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Association for all their assistance as well.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Aable Cremation Service, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.aablecremation.com.

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