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Steven Gagnon Obituary
09/04/2023
Steven Roy Gagnon, 58, of East Hampton and formerly of Marlborough passed away Monday, Sept. 4th at his home. Born Oct. 31, 1964 in Arlington, VA, he was the son of Jeffrey H. and Barbara (Berner) Gagnon. Steven was a 1983 graduate of RHAM High School and a 1985 graduate of The Jewelry Institute in Providence, RI. After college he was employed by Napier Jewelers and Roggi Jewelers before starting his independent career in the jewelry and gemstone business. Steven was a talented musician and song writer who played many instruments including the piano, guitar and drums. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish, forage for wild mushrooms and had an amazing talent for finding Native American artifacts to which he created the Mud and Muck Society, where local enthusiasts would showcase their finds together. Besides his parents he is survived by his sister Jennifer LaFave and her husband Michael of Portland, his brother James Gagnon and his wife Nicole of North Stonington, his nieces and nephews Gordon, Morgan and Mackenzy LaFave, Leila and Jonas Gagnon, and his grandnephew Koda, as well as many cousins, aunts and uncles. Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Main St., East Hampton on Tuesday, Sept. 12th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Burial will take place at a later date, in the family plot in Evergreen Cemetery in Pittsford, VT. To leave online condolences, please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Assoc. at www.lung.org
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Carol Billmair
October 5, 2023
Steve was the first of many friends to befriend me, back in 1987, at a little church in East Dennis, Massachusetts, and we'd been friends since. He eventually moved back to Connecticut and was part of my church for some time. We and many other friends had lots of great times playing music together, eating awesome meals (that Steve cooked up), going on hikes and having fun adventures, while Steve showed us how to identify arrowheads and gemstones lodged in the local forest rocks. Steve had an infectious laugh and you couldn't help join in. He was very creative, too many hobbies to list. He was a good soul and friend, a bright spirit. I will miss him. Much peace and comfort to you, his family.
Elayne
September 10, 2023
Steve was a very special and talented man. Was so grateful to have known him when he lived on Cape Cod and blessed us with his music, caring heart and friendship. So sad to hear that he has passed but hope and trust to see him in the place where there is no more loss or suffering for eternity. Meanwhile, praying that his family and friends are comforted during this time and in the years to come as you remember and reflect on this special man's friendship, life and talents.
Sheri Spaulding
September 10, 2023
To Steve´s family - Steve sold antiques in my shop so I saw him often. He was always showing me his fun finds and would text photos that he took and poetry that he wrote. He was a talented goldsmith and an interesting guy. I´ll miss him. My thoughts are with you. Sheri Spaulding
Brian Dunbar
September 9, 2023
I was one of Steve's Best friends, Brian Dunbar from Meriden when I met him we have been friends since the late 1970's And he was a good friend. I will miss him very much. And I will be not only mourning him, but also praying for his family and friends to be comforted.
Rev. Brian Dunbar
Debby Rihm
September 8, 2023
I have known Steven since our RHAM days. I am very sorry to learn of your loss. He was a great guy.
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