Donald H. Gager

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Donald Gager Obituary

Groton - Donald H. Gager, 80, of Groton, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, New London.

He was born in Waterford, July 11, 1933, the son of Paul P. Gager and Harriett (Daniels) Gager. He was the husband of Joanne (MacDougall) Gager who survives him.

Mr. Gager attended the former Chapman Technical High School in New London, and was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Air Force. He had been employed as a carpenter, and had worked at the Robertson Paper Box Company prior to owning his Mobil Gas Station in East Lyme.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Paul Gager; daughter, Donna Dysinger; nephew, Robert Gager Jr.; niece, Pamela Gager-Brewer. He has four stepchildren, Loreen Lockwood and her husband, Andy, Diane Cioci, Louis Perrino Jr. and his wife, Teri, Tina Perrino-Sgandurra and her husband, Ray. He has a sister-in-law, Barbara Phillips-Gager; 12 step-grandchildren; and his dog, Missy.

He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Gager; and his stepdaughter, Debra Ann Denison.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in Cedar Grove Cemetery with Military Honors. There are no calling hours.

Condolence messages may be left on Mr. Gager's memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Day on Sep. 19, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Gager

12 Entries

September 13, 2019

Thinking of you my friend its football season and I miss the days.sorry to say the giants are still sucking out.

Terry & Connor

October 9, 2013

Joanne, Donna, Paul, Kim and Family,
I'm so sorry to just find out,of your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Deepest Sympathy

Bill & Ellen Downie

September 25, 2013

It was always a fun time when "Moose" was around. Our prayers that God will comfort the family.

Bill Downie

September 25, 2013

It was always a good time when "Moose" was around.we pray that God will comfort his family.

Richard Taylor

September 24, 2013

Sorry for you loss. He was a great friend and I enjoy the times we had working at Gager's Mobil. His friendship will be miss many.

Joann Starkweather-Kerr

September 24, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

September 23, 2013

Joann sorry to hear about Don.i allways missed the football days with him.RIP my friend. Rick Proctor

Frank and Tracey Florio

September 22, 2013

Joanne, Dianne and family, we are so saddened to hear about Don's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this most difficult time

Lisa and Ted Sargent

September 21, 2013

Dear Joann, we are so sorry to hear about Don. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Joan Alfiero

September 19, 2013

Joann so sorry for your loss', my prays are with you.

Sue and Gene Daniels

September 19, 2013

Oh he will be so missed!!! So many memories especially for Gene when he was little. Even though he was a cousin he was always Uncle Don to Gene and I.

Linda Kuja

September 19, 2013

Dearest Joanne and family,
Please accept my deepest regrets for the loss of Don. He was a special person, who will be missed by all.

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