CAMDEN — John M. Christie, 79, author, former general manager of Sugarloaf and member of the Maine Ski Hall of Fame, died May 7, 2016, of natural causes, while working at Camden Hills State Park.

A complete obituary will be published and a memorial service will be announced later.

If desired, memorial gifts may be made in his memory to the Ski Museum of Maine, P.O. Box 359, Kingfield, ME 04947; Washington Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 408, Washington, ME 04574; or to the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area Foundation, P.O. Box 438, Camden, ME 04843.

Arrangements are with Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service.