BRUNSWICK — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jon Robert Agne, 58, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer on Sunday May 21, 2017.

He was born at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX on May 14, 1959 to Robert and Rita (Thompson) Agne.

He was a graduate of the Culver Military Academy in Culvert, IN and Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

Jon was a professional airline pilot. He joined the United States Navy in 1982 and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1984. He went on to fly for Delta Airlines and was based in New York City.

A long time sailor he could be found in the summer sailing his beloved catboat “SURPRISE” out of Paul’s Marina in Middle Bay.

Much to the delight of family and friends he was an accomplished cook who loved to entertain.

Both Jon and wife Megan have been strong advocates for animal rescue and have quite a menagerie to prove it.

Jon is survived by his beloved wife Megan Northam of Brunswick, two grown children, Jonathan of Brunswick and Lauren of Alanta, GA, his father Robert of Dayton, OH, his siblings brother, Joel and sister, Julia, his uncle Ted Agne of Marblehead, MA; uncle Tom Agne of Delaware, OH; aunt Cinda Bush of Centerville, OH and aunt Cris Kidwell of Xenia, OH; beloved cousins and dear friends.

Memorial visitation will be held from 12:00pm to 2:00pm Saturday July 8, 2017 at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick, a memorial service will follow at 2:00pm at the funeral home.

Those who wish may leave a condolence to the family at www.brackettfuneralhome.c om.