CAMDEN — Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas N. Tarbox, 79, of Camden, died Oct. 16, 2014, at Maine Medical Center in Portland from complications following surgery.

He was the husband of Judith Tarbox; father of Ward Tarbox of Tucson, Ariz., and Tricia Clinch of Douglas, Ariz. His career spanned from 1957 through 1990, including service in Viet Nam.

Since moving to Camden in 2002, he was a member of the West Bay Rotary Club, and an avid duplicate bridge player in "the Idle Rich" and "Knox County" Bridge groups.

In keeping with his wishes, there are no public services planned at this time.

Arrangements are with Long Funeral Home & Cremation Service.