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Richard Gagnon Obituary
Grosse Pointe - Richard J. Gagnon died on May 5, 2021. A long time resident of Grosse Pointe, he was an entrepreneur in television, advertising, marketing and digital media. He mentored many individuals in creative businesses. He was an avid boater and often cruised Lake St. Clair with his family and friends on the weekends. He was born in Dearborn in 1935, obtained a degree in fine arts at Michigan State University, and worked on Madison Avenue in New York before returning to the Detroit area a few years after marrying Carol Hennecke Gagnon. He is survived by Carol, to whom he was married for 55 years, a son, Richard Gagnon, Jr. (Jennifer), two daughters, Laura Timmis (Michael) and Andrea Tingue (David), and eleven grandchildren. A memorial for family and friends is being planned for June.
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Chris wirth
June 11, 2021
Never have meet a more positive optimist man in my life. He will be missed.
Kathy & Ed Krajewski
May 30, 2021
Ed and I are sorry to hear of the passing of Richard. He was a long time friend of my husband and Ed actually worked for him for a short time. Ed is very sick and I told him the news today and he wanted to be sure I sent a note. Please keep me posted on the memorial as I may attend in place of my husband to show his respect for a fellow ad man. Richard always supported a fundraiser I held for seven years for Cystic Fibrosis and was very giving.
Sue & Steve Witham
May 24, 2021
I would love to know what the service details are. Richard was the best. With deepest sympathy, Sue & Steve
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