Richard Roland "Dick" Gagnon

Richard Roland "Dick" Gagnon obituary, Cocoa, FL

Richard Roland "Dick" Gagnon

Richard Gagnon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Island Cremations and Funeral Home on Dec. 9, 2025.
Richard R. Gagnon, 78, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his home in Cocoa, Florida. He was born in Nashua, NH on February 11, 1947, son of Rolande Gagnon and Joseph Roland Gagnon.

Dick joined the Army (ASA) in 1966 and joined the Nashua Police Department after discharge. He rose through the ranks, becoming the Chief Prosecutor a Nashua District Court. He retired as Deputy Chief of Police. He was then called back to the court to become a guardian ad litem for troubled boys.

Dick and his wife Sandy, enjoyed 40 years doing all the things they loved, boating on Lake Winnipesaukee, yearly trips to Aruba with great friends and eventually, getting away from New England winters by moving to Florida. They spent their time riding their Harley, weeks on St George Island with friends and spending summer months in their 5th wheel on Mt Kearsarge, In NH to visit with family and friends.

In addition to his mother and father, he was predeceased by his beautiful granddaughter, Gracie Gagnon of Hudson, NH.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra Nadeau Gagnon of Cocoa, FL, his son Richard (Ricky) Gagnon of Nashua, NH, his daughter, Victoria Gagnon Kirby (and Matt) of Manchester, NH and his stepson, Matthew Deery of Merritt Island, FL

A military service will be held at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, Mims, FL at a later date.

For those who wish to donate in his name, please consider
Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306

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February 6, 2026

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January 6, 2026

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December 15, 2025

Joyce Grandmaison posted to the memorial.

Stephen Burke

February 6, 2026

Dick will be deeply missed by all who knew him. I had the privilege of meeting Dick in 1985, when I was a new police prosecutor with the Hudson Police Department, and he took me under his wing at the Nashua District Court. His guidance and support were invaluable, and over the years, our professional relationship blossomed into a lasting friendship. My family and I have cherished the countless memories we made with Dick and his wife Sandy, from lazy days at the lake in Hancock, NH, to adventures on their boat on Lake Winnipesaukee. Dick's impact on my life and career is immeasurable, and I will always be grateful for his wisdom, kindness, and generosity of spirit. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Jim Griffiths

January 6, 2026

Dick was my roommate and good friend during our time together at the FBI National Academy. A wonderful guy and superb law enforcement officer. God bless his family at this sad time.

Joyce Grandmaison

December 15, 2025

Truly sorry for your loss... he was one of the good guys...
Classmate joyce Wesson Grandmaison

Kim Goodspeed

December 13, 2025

So sorry for your loss Sandy Dick will be missed by a lot of people. Love you.

Helen Vacca

December 13, 2025

Lots to say about Dick and years of friendship in Nashua. A guy bigger than life and lived it too. Sandy and I were friends when she met Dick and Jim and I were all friends from then on. He had a great singing voice - Sinatra, Dino and more. So many good times thru the years. Aruba and Cruising Hawaii - he certainly "Did it his Way" and loved his family. You will be missed

Matthew Gross

December 12, 2025

Dick was on of my dads best friends thru thick and thin. Uncle Dick as i said sometimes, lots of great memories over the years Dick and Sandy are the some of the best, lots of laughs and stories!

Jim Haskell

December 11, 2025

First met Dick during his tenure with Nashua Police Department but a long friendship continued into retirement years. Dick was also an accomplished craftsman who built his own home in Hudson and helped me build a 2 car garage and 3 season room (Dick was the builder & I was the helper). He was always there and ready to help a friend. Dick was an outdoorsman and for many years we hunted and fished together with friends and kept in touch when he and Sandy escaped New Hampshire winters and moved to Florida. Dick was a patriot, a military and police veteran but most importantly he was my friend. Rest in peace. Your law enforcement brothers will carry on your work in keeping your country safe.
Jim Haskell

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