LEWISTON — Jonathan M. Ramsay, 44, a resident of Greene and longtime resident of Lisbon, died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 4, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Lewiston, Aug. 20, 1968, a son of Clayton and Patricia (Reynolds) Ramsay Jr. Jon was raised in Lisbon, educated in Lisbon schools, graduated from Lisbon High School in 1986, and remained a lifelong resident of this area community.
Jon first worked for a time at Express Printing Co. in Portland and later worked as a long-distance truck driver.
He always lived life to the fullest and absolutely loved his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and fireworks anytime of the year. Also among his favorite enjoyments were watching NASCAR, anything to do with sports cars, as he was a mechanic hobbyist, playing pool, going to the movies and time at the casinos. Having had several pet dogs over the years, he was also a dog lover, of all breeds, especially Labs. But most of all, he enjoyed special times with family and friends. Jon was a loving, dedicated and hardworking husband, father and grandfather, who will be dearly missed.
He leaves the love of his life, his wife, Norma Newbury-Ramsay of Greene; three daughters, Cassandra Ramsay-Fournier and fiance, Charles Hebert Jr., of Greene, Amanda Ritenour and husband, David, of Canonsburg, Pa., and Catherine Prendergast and boyfriend, Justin Cressey, of Bowdoin; three siblings, Scott Ramsay and wife, Susan, of Lisbon Falls, Denise Carlisle of Brunswick and Mark Ramsay and wife, Laurie, of Turner; six grandchildren, Faith, Daymien, Gaven, Conner, Ella and Aiden; 14 nieces and nephews, Nicholas, Jeremy, Caitlin, Michael, Courtney, Jacob, Josselyn, Glen, Melanie, Nick, Allyn, Kenny, Sabrina and Mark; his mother-in-law, Helen Galloway and her husband, Wayne, of Bath; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and several close and special friends, including Meagan Kindlimann, who he thought of as a daughter.
Jon was predeceased by his parents, Clayton and Patricia; a sister, Carol Ann; two nieces, Emily and Cassie; a brother-in-law, James Carlisle; and his father-in-law, Stanley W. Newbury Jr.
You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with Jon’s family by visiting their online guest book at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.

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