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Richard GAGNE Obituary

GAGNE, Richard E. Richard E. "Pepsi" Gagne, 75, of Vernon died Monday, (March 28, 2011), at Hartford Hospital. He was born March 5, 1936 in Fall River, MA to the late Armand and Aurore (Paquette) Gagne. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the US Army. Richard enjoyed watching horse racing and had a passion for playing cards. He also had spent his free time at the American Legion, The Maple Grove and the IAFC (Italian American Friendship Club). He is survived by his sons; Richard of Broad Brook; Raymond and his wife Elizabeth of Broad Brook and Christopher and his wife Renee of Stafford; his brothers; Robert and Roger Gagne; his sisters Lorraine, Terry and Collette; his ten grandchildren; Carese, Breanna, Jessica, Shannon, Dylan, Anthony, Bianca, Samantha, Ciarra and Marissa. He also leaves his former wife Martha (Higgins) Gagne. He was predeceased by his sister Toni. Friends may join the family Thursday, (March 31, 2011) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Burke-Fortin Funeral Home, 76 Prospect St, Rockville, CT 06066. A Funeral Home Service will take place Friday, April 1, 2011 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Grove Hill Cemetery, Rockville. For online condolences please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 30, 2011.

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Corliss Bakanas

April 3, 2011

Marty, boys and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Memories of Richard and the family on Cape Cod came flooding back. In 1968, he made it possible for a couple of broke young people to have a honeymoon.
I will miss your warm smile and hugs.

April 3, 2011

Martha, Ray, Richard, and Chis....
sorry to hear of your loss... just heard about it at St. Bernard's Church tduring Mass this morning. Will keep you in my prayers.
Reinie Cyr - Franklin Park West - long-time friend of Martha.

Patrice (Lapointe) Dow

April 1, 2011

Cousins Raymond, Richard, Christopher & the entire Gagne clan,

So very sorry to hear of Richard's passing. I still remember my Uncle delivering Pepsi. He had a heck of a smile. I had planned to be there for the services, but the weather kept me from doing so. Keeping you all in my thoughts.

Ray and Winnie Michaud

April 1, 2011

To Richard,Ray,Chris and the Gagne family we are sorry to hear about the loss of Dick (also known as Dr.G in the Pepsi family). Dr.G was a dear friend, co-worker and most of all a Great Dad. We shared allot of memories from all night card games to the dog/ horse tracks, jai-ali, deep sea fishing trips, golf, he was the only person I ever knew who replaced a 9 iron for a roll of toilet paper, and some really funny basketball games where we coined the name Dr.G. We also had many family and Pepsi gatherings. Those memories will be in our hearts forever. You will be missed Dr. God Bless you and your family. We love you.
Love.
Ray and Winnie Michaud and Hal London

Aloma Clark

March 31, 2011

Dear Chris, Renee and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

Terry

March 30, 2011

Memories will keep you with me always..
love,
Terry

March 30, 2011

RICH WAS A FUN LOVING, WARM AND GENEROUS HUMAN BEING HE WILL BE MISSED YVONNE

March 30, 2011

Big Brother I love and will miss you God Bless.....Love Roger

george brey

March 30, 2011

I guess alot of you knew him as "Pepsi". I knew him as "Dr. G". I worked with him on the passenger side of the truck. Truck always broke down, late nights, flat tires, no defroster in the middle of a blizzard, candles on the dashboard, Lake George, winning a chevette well half of a chevette at plainfield, and him crying so hard laughing when he picked me up from my ct river swim after Jai-alai. I'm right behind ya Dr. G, keep a light on for me. Love ya

Colette Gagne-Brown

March 30, 2011

Goodbye Big Brother, I'll Miss you.
love, Colette

deborah jones

March 30, 2011

sorry for your loss it was great working with him i will miss him

JENNIFER MACDONALD

March 30, 2011

PEPSI, YOU'LL BE DEARLY MISSED.

Cathy Gibbons

March 30, 2011

To Ray and the entire Gagne Family ~ my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Doris (Blais) & Ron Bouffard

March 30, 2011

Bob and Roger and families,
Sorry to read about Richie. Brings back
many good memories of Huntington St. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cristin Gagne-Boynton

March 30, 2011

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I could be there, but I will not be able to make it for the services. I love you! Love, Cristin Gagne Boynton

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