1952 – 2013

PORTLAND — Clayton “Tiger” Bragdon left this world on Friday, July 26, following 60 well-lived years.

Tiger was born in Rochester, N.H., on Oct. 6, 1952, the son of Clayton M. and Abbie A. (Hatch) Bragdon. He grew up in southern Maine and was a graduate of Noble High School, Class of 1970.

Tiger entered into the restaurant business at a young age, teaching himself the preparation of fine foods and the value of customer service. Tiger was not happy unless his patrons were happy and that was his driving force in life as well. He never passed up an opportunity to have a good time, or provide one for others.

As proprietor of such fine restaurants as Gepetto’s USA at Sugarloaf and Trail’s End Steakhouse in Eustis, Tiger quickly earned the respect of his colleagues and patrons. Tiger was a larger-than-life figure who exemplified the phrase, “living life to the fullest.”

A former athlete, avid golfer and tuna fisherman, Tiger enjoyed watching and attending Patriots’ games as well as rooting for his favorite teams. A true man of the people, Tiger will be greatly missed by his family and all his dear friends and devoted patrons.

Surviving is Tiger’s mother, Abbie Bragdon; son, Army Capt. Benjamin Bragdon and his wife, Sara, of Roanoke, Ala.; his former wife and dear friend, Deborah Bragdon, of North Berwick; and two brothers, Timothy Bragdon and his wife, Sue, of Lebanon and Emil Bragdon of Irving, Texas.

Predeceasing Tiger was his father, Clayton M. Bragdon Sr.

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