George Naum

He was born in Auburn, January 25, 1927, the son of Albanian immigrant parents, Louis and Taso (Pappas) Naum.

As a young child, George made lifelong friends at the YMCA in Auburn, and fondly recalled many summer days spent at the East Auburn Gate House swimming and riding his bike. He was also a Sun Journal paperboy.

He graduated from Edward Little High School where he lettered in Baseball, Football, and Basketball and continued playing Baseball for local leagues. He also volunteered at the Auburn Fire Department.

In 1945, he joined the United States Navy and was a member of the Plank Crew aboard the USS Allagash, an oil tanker servicing the Atlantic Ocean fleets during the final year of World War II. Following the war, in 1949 he married Claire Campagna and they celebrated 68 years of marriage. He began his 35 year career with Central Maine Power Company in 1950 and in 1984 retired as a Line Supervisor. George was a lifetime member of the Elks.

During retirement, George and Claire enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Canada. His hobbies included bowling, golf, and lap swimming, and was always proud of the house he built and the yard he maintained. He surrounded himself with family and making wonderful memories. His years with his grandchildren were a gift to him, and all his children’s accomplishments were a great source of pride.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, James and Nicholas Naum and two sisters, Polika Costa and Catherine Akerley. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Althea Austin and by three children his daughter Cheryl Naum, son Jeffrey Naum and his wife Susan Naum, and daughter Lisa Naum Best and her husband, Frederick A. Best, Jr., He was a proud grandfather of six, Alecia Mercer, Claire Hansen, Jacob and Caitlin Naum, and Cameron and Blair Best. He also has four great grandchildren, Jason and Stephanie Mercer, and Riley and Alya Hansen.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Highlands Governor King Wing and Chans Home Health and Hospice for their dedicated and loving care towards George. He will most be remembered for his love and devotion to his wife and family.

Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com

NAUM died in Topsham, September 24, 2017, Mr. George Naum age 90 years formerly of Auburn.

A Mass of Christian Burial in honor of George’s life will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Auburn, FRIDAY October 6th 10:00AM. Graveside committal prayers to follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery concluding with Naval Military Honors.

Memorial donations in George’s memory may be made to The Governor King Fund at the Highlands, 30 Governors Way, Topsham, ME. 04086.

Family and friends are invited to gather Thursday October 5th from 4-8PM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023