Wesley "Bud" Gagnon

I visited the Gagnon residence often during the years 1965-1970. I considered Steve a good friend of mine and I knew the family well. Mr. Gagnon was always accepting of my presence; I recall him as a gruff, quiet man with strong opinions. Often times Mr. Gagnon, Steve, and I would drive to their home at lunch time while longshoring. We would enjoy swiss chard and other vegetables from their garden. We might even have a quick game of cribbage before returning to the docks in order to finish...

Tom, Joe, Donna, and Jim Jacobsen all worked with Bud on the waterfront. We all remember Bud as a welcoming, kind, funny and hardworking man. Tom took this picture of Bud on a log ship in the late 1970's. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family.

The Gagnon and Forsberg families were neighbors and even shared a party line for many years. My folks, Walt and Jan Forsberg were good friends with Merle and Bud. My condolences to Steve, Michelle, Tommy and family.

Blessings to friends and family, Tom and Steve, Michelle and "little" Sarah. The Gagnon name is well-respected. It sounds as if you have decades of memories to keep you smiling.