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Robert Gagnon Obituary

GAGNON, ROBERT D. "PETE THE BARBER" 80 of Cumberland, passed away Sunday in the Philip Hulitar Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Claire C. (Cote) Gagnon. Born in Pawtucket he was the son of the late Damase and Ethel (Cote) Gagnon. He resided in Cumberland for the past 51 years. Known by many as "Pete", he owned and operated Pete's Barber Shop on Cottage St. for the past 52 years. Pete was a former member of the R.I. Army National Guard, 115th Military Police, stationed at the Pawtucket Armory. He was actively involved in the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council. Pete played softball on a variety of teams in Pawtucket and Central Falls up until he was 70 years old. He was a communicant of St. John Vianney Church in Cumberland. Besides his wife he leaves two children, Linda J. Belanger and her husband Dennis of Cumberland and Michael J. Gagnon and his wife Linda of Franklin, MA. Two sisters, Florida Kelley of Pawtucket and Elaine Frechette of West Palm Beach, FL. Also, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Joseph, George and Wilfred Gagnon, Eva Breault, Rose Hallquist, Jeanne Vaillancourt, Clara Chrones and Claire Gagnon. A celebration of his life will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rte. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. John Vianney Church, Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904. Directions/Guest Book: jjduffyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Feb. 11, 2015.

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Joe Bickford

February 4, 2020

Miss you Pete. Haven't had a decent haircut since you left.

Catherine Harrington (Gagnon

March 30, 2015

Pete AKA Peetu, was my father Roger Gagnon's cousin. His father Emile was Damase brother. My father looks just like Peetu and my father is one year younger. Pettu passed on my birthday. I will always remember that. My heartfelt sympathy to all the family.

Binney Newberry

February 19, 2015

Pete was a great barber and a very special person in many people's lives. Pete gave of himself many times and did so in a very humble way. There was a framed article from the Pawtucket Times hanging in his barber shop that only touched on what a great person he was...Cumberland (and Pawtucket) has lost one of it's great residents...may you rest in peace my friend.

February 14, 2015

Clair,Michael,Linda & Family. So sorry to hear of Petes passing, he was a special person to the special ed students at Fallon school. May he rest in peace.


Don & Pat Mailhot

Fran Bagley

February 13, 2015

Dear Claire and family,

Pete was a special person to a lot of people, he will be truly missed. Know your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Fran Bagley

February 13, 2015

Dear Claire and family,

Pete was a special person to a lot of people, he will be truly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Friendship and love leaves all of us with many memories. Fran Bagley

Bill Kolek

February 12, 2015

"I went to Pete years ago before I moved to Texas. Remember him as a great person and a great barber."

Ken Kolek

February 12, 2015

To the family of "Pete the Barber". I have been going to his barber shop for years. Pete and I loved to discuss politics. He also convinced me to have my knees replaced, which was a good decision.
He was a good friend and I will miss him. May he rest in peace.

Jane and Claude Gladu

February 12, 2015

LOVE and PRAYERS to you all !
Claude and Jane

Claude and Jane Gladu

February 12, 2015

To the Gagnon Family and to our VERY AMAZING FRIEND, ELAINE FRESCHETTE - so SORRY for the loss of your VERY PRECIOUS BROTHER, however THANKFUL that he is no longer in pain!
LOVE and PRAYERS for YOU ALL during this VERY HARD time in your lives.
Love,
Claude and Jane Gladu

February 12, 2015

To The Gagnon Family,
Our hearts are with you in your sorrow. Pete was such a good friend of our family as well as my father's barber for years. We will remember him with a smile and know he is at peace and no longer in pain. Our Thoughts are with you. The Family of The Late Stanley & Vivian Ezyk

Henry Kinch

February 12, 2015

To The Gagnon Family,

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We always enjoyed talking to Pete over the years. You are in our thoughts.

Former Pawtucket Mayor Henry Kinch and Eleanor Kinch

Bob McClellan

February 12, 2015

Please except my condolences over the passing of Pete Gagnon. Pete was one of the stars and founders of the Pawtucket Over 30 - Softball League and an inspiration to many of us old-timers.

Chris Devaney

February 12, 2015

Mike,

My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. Thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Donna Gagnon

February 12, 2015

Dear Aunt Claire, Linda, Michael and family.

"For some moments in life, there are no words." I pray that you find peace and comfort at this time of profound loss.

I've always said that everyone one should have an "Uncle Pete" in their family.
I'm grateful to have had the original Uncle Pete. He was thoughtful and loving in many ways and there is no doubt he loved his family which is evidenced in all the things he did and he had a genuine faith. Sweet memories of a loving and caring man.

February 12, 2015

so sorry to hear of PETES PASSING. WE HAD MANY GOOD YEARS PLAYING SOFTBALL AROUND THIS COUNTRY. MALCOLM REIS, sr. CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

Christine Oliveira

February 11, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 11, 2015

Sorry to hear of Pete's passing. He was a great person. He always took good care of us when he was custodian at Fallon Memorial School.
Jane Fairman & Gerri Shea

February 11, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with the family, we all lost some really special.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love and friendship leaves a memory no can can steal. Fran Bagley

Paul and Edie Forrest

February 11, 2015

Dear Claire, Linda,Michael and family,
We are so deeply saddened to learn of Pete's passing. He was a great neighbor and will be greatly missed. Will always remember Pete showing up Christmas Eve as Santa to surprise our kids.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Elizabeth DeTore

February 11, 2015

So very sorry for your loss.

Donna & Norm Lutz

February 11, 2015

Pete had a way of being liked by all, which is quite a talent.

Carol Garvin

February 11, 2015

Claire and family: Sorry to hear of Pete's passing and can fully relate to what you are going through. May he rest in peace.
Carol Garvin

paul martin

February 11, 2015

Pete was a great guy. It was more than just getting a haircut when I went to his shop. He brightened up the day....joking and laughing .... I will miss him.....God Bless.....

Mark Messier

February 11, 2015

What a"Great Man"

Al Mello

February 11, 2015

Pete's Family, I knew Pete through softball what a great guy he was. I'm so sorry for your loss,I will keep him in my prayers.

Bob Bessette

February 11, 2015

Born to be a barber, my friend for over 70 years. Words are so inadequate at a time like this. Rest well my friend.

Joe Bickford

February 11, 2015

When I moved to this area 20 years ago I went into Petes Barber Shop as a total stranger but left feeling like an old friend. I enjoyed every visit to catch up on local news and hear about sports and his golf game. My condolences to the family. You have lost a wonderful man but God has gained an Angel. Rest in peace my friend.

ERNEST HEROUX

February 11, 2015

To the Gagnon Family,
I'v known Pete for a long time. He was my barber. I was so sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this most difficult time.

Scott Salois

February 10, 2015

Pete was one of a kind. A gentleman and a friend to all lucky enough to know him . He will be dearly missed. God Bless Brother.

Bruce Moreau

February 10, 2015

Prayers and thoughts to the family. Pete was a good friend that I will dearly miss.

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