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Marguerite Gagnon Obituary
HENNIKER -- Marguerite M. "Peggy" "Maggie" Gagnon, 57, died Jan. 5, 2011, at home following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Lawrence, Mass., May 21, 1953, to Henry and Rita (Guilmette) DeMuth. She lived with her family in Danville, for more than 25 years before moving to Henniker in 2005.
She worked in various positions at Raytheon Co. in Andover, Mass., for more than 35 years.
Her greatest love in life was her dogs, German Shorthaired Pointers, which she successfully showed at dog shows for many years. She owned Coach Road Kennels in Danville.
Her other interest was karate, which she and her son, David, shared a passion for, and in which she earned a 3rd degree black belt.
Family members include her husband, Louis B. Gagnon of Henniker; a son, David Gagnon of Henniker; her mother of Dresden, Maine; two sisters, Anne Irene Green of Frankfort, Ky., and Christine M. Jacoby of Moorestown, N.J.; a brother, Peter J. DeMuth of Berwick, Maine; and many cousins.
SERVICES: Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made to German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of New England, P.O. Box 5731, Wakefield RI 02880, or to The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, 54 Portsmouth St., Concord 03301.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marguerite Gagnon
Sandra Kretz
January 23, 2011
Dear Lou,
My heart goes out to you -- Peggy was truly one of the sweetest and kindest persons I've ever known. She gave generously of herself to so many, and was so upbeat and courageous, even when things looked dark. I've included a photo from one of our Katahdin Specialty shows -- she was always there sharing the fun. I'm sure there were many who loved her -- both two legged and four legged, waiting at the Rainbow Bridge.
Sandra Kretz
Julie&Gordon Smith
January 19, 2011
Sorry for your loss! Peggy will be very much missed.
Michelle (Mich) Caron Price
January 18, 2011
We arrived pretty close to the same time and have never had to be without each other. We finished each others sentences and loved the Beatles. As much a sister as a cousin - I miss her more than I can say.
Love you sweet girl and I know you are in Heaven with those we have lost and loved.
January 16, 2011
To my sister Peg, the youngest of my three sisters who always took care of their little bro...not an easy task. Warm, happy memories of our life Peg are far too numerous to mention. Thank you for your patience with me. Not a day will go by that you will not be in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. Also thank you to Peg's loving husband Lou;I will never forget how gallantly you took care of Peg when she became ill.You never gave up on her, she was very lucky to have you. Peg, I will miss you with every beat of my heart. Your little brother Pete.
Rest in peace.
Sharon Crowley
January 14, 2011
Peggy,you were so kind and brave. I saw you a few times with your husband at M.G.H. I will never forget you.
Carla Cumming
January 14, 2011
I did not have the pleasure of knowing Peggy, but as a comrade in the German Shorthaired Pointer rescue world, I honor all the time, work, and heart that she put into saving so many of them. The legacy that she leaves is more than just the saved lives; she laid the groundwork for others to follow in her footsteps and showed us how it was done. She was an inspiration. I pray she has been reunited now on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge with those of her beloved pointers that went before her.
Andrea DeMuth
January 14, 2011
Other than being an angel, I will remember my son Peter following Peggy around during her daily chores. It was during this time that he learned to appreciate animals and the outdoors.
I have comfort knowing that Memes, Hank, and Richard gloriously screamed "here she comes". Thank you for being a wonderful sister in law Peggie, I love you.
Andrea
Tom & Jane Dwyer
January 13, 2011
Lou, Jane and I are deeply sorry for the loss of someone so very dear. May the memories of Peggy, who have touched so many people, including myself, be cherished forever.
Pat Bastek
January 13, 2011
For Peggy,
You once gave me a beautiful hand-made Christmas card that was pretty much a list of thank you’s to me. I still have that card and laugh out loud every time I read it. Some of the thank you’s were for: French fries on telephone poles, the rambler wheel falling off, “it’s a negative B!.” None of these would make any sense to anyone else, but they are memories I cherish and never, ever forget.
Here’s my thank you list to you, my Peggy:
• Thank you for honoring me by allowing me to be your best friend for our whole lives. Nothing makes me feel as proud knowing that.
• Thank you for so generously sharing your wonderful family with me: Babes, Henry, Annie, Frizz (Christine), Ricky (who I always had a crush on), and Pete, better known to me as Poots. Your parents took me in when I pretty much had no place to go and I’m forever grateful to them and love them dearly.
• Thank you for your honesty, loyalty, and strength that guided me ALWAYS! I’m pretty sure if you look up those words in the dictionary, your picture is there. It might be next to stubbornness, too! ?
• Thanks for bringing Canoey Louis into my life. I liked him the minute I met him. There’s a strength and sweetness about him that I treasure and NO ONE could have loved you more or taken better care of you than Dr. Gagnon.
• Thanks for David, who you’ve helped turn into one of the nicest young people I know, and he got really cute, too!
• Thanks for loving my kids as if they were your own. They all love you back.
• Thanks for leaving me with the strength of your faith that there really is a better place to go to and I know you are there. Say hi to Henry, Bola and Adelard for me.
• Thanks for laughter that made our cheeks hurt.
• Thanks for karate, movies, singing, etc,. etc. You know!
There will never be a day that goes by that I won’t think of you and miss you. You are part of soul and you took some of that with you. The world seems a little off kilter, but the heavens are rejoicing. I love forever. ybfitwww -- Patsy
Sherry Thrall
January 11, 2011
Dear Lou,
Bob and I wanted you to know that we will miss Peggy. She was always smiling, a gracious competitor and always willing to help. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Sherry Thrall and Bob Kapitan
Lynn Milewski
January 11, 2011
Was so honored to meet you and get to know you. Will miss the encouragement that you offered when I started to have Lilia shown. Will miss you Peggy.
Barbara Desjardins
January 11, 2011
I will miss your love of GSP's and the encouraging words you said to new owners when they were trying some field work.
Thank you, for being you!
Linda & Kevin Flynn
January 11, 2011
Lou,
We are so sorry for your loss. Whether we competed against your dogs or judged them, Peggy was always kind and gracious, and she always showed great strength and purpose. She knew the meaning of friendship and sportsmanship. She will be missed so very much. Rest in peace, Peggy, we will never forget you. Linda & Kevin Flynn
Michele Morris
January 8, 2011
I met Peggy while I was very active with leadership in GSP Rescue New England. She was always very positive and willing to help in any way she could. Her spirit will be sorely missed in the Rescue world and the human world, too.
Alison McLean
January 7, 2011
Lou, David & Family
Peggy was the best friend anyone could ever have.
I truely admired her.
She could always make me smile.
I am greatful for all the wonderful memories I have and will always cherish.
Peggy will be greatly missed
Danelle Gatcombe
January 7, 2011
I'm so, so sorry to hear of Peggy's passing. I always admired her dogs whlie competing against them in the show ring. She was a special and kind lady, and will be missed. With sympathy, from another GSP fancier, -- Danelle Gatcombe
Anne Irene Hopper-Green
January 6, 2011
You are not gone, Little Sister, but remain in our hearts and minds. You were and are an inspiration to us all.
Rita Gallo
January 6, 2011
I have some great memories training with Peggy at National Karate Institute. She was an awesome role model, always trying her best and always with that beautiful smile intact. I also recall how proudly she would look upon David at the dojo. I know she will be missed by all, human and canine alike. Rest in Peace Peg
Christine Jacoby
January 6, 2011
No one fought harder or more admirably than our darling Peggy. Wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to so many who all adored her. You will be forever in our hearts.
January 6, 2011
Dear Gagnon Family, We have lost a Loved One but Heaven has gained an Angel it has been an honor to call Peggy friend
Joanne Hammett
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