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Wallace Gagnon Obituary
He was born in Taftville on Jan. 27, 1926, son of the late Wilfred S. and Blanche M. (Mercier) Gagnon.
Wallace served his country honorably in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was awarded the American Theater, Asiatic Pacific and Victory Medals.
On Sept. 25, 1948, he was united in marriage to Honor B. Leone at St. Patrick's Church in Norwich. Mrs. Gagnon survives her husband of 61 years.
Early on, Mr. Gagnon worked for nearly 10 years at the U.S. Finishing Company in Greenville. Subsequently he went on to work for the Electric Boat Company in Groton, retiring after 35 years.
He was a communicant of St. Patrick's Cathedral in Norwich where he was active in the Nocturnal Adoration Society for many years.
In addition to his wife, Wallace is survived by two sons, Wallace S. Gagnon Jr. of North Franklin and Paul D. Gagnon of Norwich; a daughter, Catherine T. (Gagnon) Fahrenholz and her husband, David, of Norwich; two sisters, Norma E. Galbo of Hamburg, N.Y. and Claire L. Gnatowski of Plainfield; and five grandchildren, Joshua W. Gagnon, Sarah E. Gagnon, Zachary A. Gagnon, Ethan J. Gagnon and Lauren E. Gagnon.
Mr. Gagnon was predeceased by two sisters, Anna Connell and Carole Daley; a daughter in law, Janet L. Gagnon; and a brother-in-law, Charles Galbo.
The funeral will assemble at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31, at the Cummings-Gagne Funeral Home, 82 Cliff St., Norwich and proceed to a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Norwich. Interment will follow with Military Honors at St. Joseph Cemetery in Norwich. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Patrick's Cathedral School, 211 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.cummings-gagnefh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wallace Gagnon
Dolores Caulfield
April 11, 2010
Dear Aunt Honor & family;
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family on the loss of Uncle
Wally. May the Lord bless and comfort
you at this time. With much love to you all. Sincerely the Gemino sisters. Edna, Dorothy, Dolly, Ruth,
Elaine and Shirley.
Michael Grimes
April 8, 2010
To Paul,Wally and Kathy,
My deepest sympathies go out to your family.Please note that in this time of saddness you have friends near and far whom remember and care
April 1, 2010
Kathy,
Lisa and I want you to know how sorry we are at hearing of your dad's dying. We hope you will tell you mother and family of our sympathy.
Lisa has so many memories of your teenage years together and how your parents looked out for you. Your memories of your father will comfort you and will give you the chance to offer help and support to your mother.
Our love and prayers for you always.
Rosemarie and Lisa Neilson
Norwich, CT
Elaine Rose
April 1, 2010
Dear Honor, & family:
Was so saddened to hear about uncle Wally. May the Lord's blessings be with you and comfort you all at this time, also know that our prayers are with you. Much love Elaine Gemino Rose.
Wendy Noyes-Porte
April 1, 2010
My thoughts are with you during this sad time. We must always remember that the special person he was now rests with those that are here and are yet to come.
Dawn Vocolina
April 1, 2010
Paul,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Dawn
April 1, 2010
To Paul and the Gagnon family im deeply sorry to hear about your lost.I've never met him but we did talk about him alot in the last few months. Again I'm sorry to hear about his passing may god be with you in this time of need. Love LaToya Carlisle
Mary Hamilton
March 31, 2010
Paul, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father.Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in a special way as you go through this difficult time. If there is anything I can do to help you, I hope you will ask. May God bless you with peace and love, as he takes your father home to be forever in peace and joy in His heavenly kingdom.
March 30, 2010
Dear Paul and family, I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. Your stories of him were always so endearing I know he will be sadly missed by you all. My deepest sympathy, Elaine Costello
March 30, 2010
To the Gagnon family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Mr. Gagnon will be remembered n our prayers.
Sister Mary Patrick and Staff of St. Joseph School, Baltic
James Murray, Jr
March 30, 2010
To the Gagnon family,
We are very sorry for your loss. It has been and honor and a privalige to have him as a nieghbor. We hope you find as much comfort in this message as we have. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Jay and Jaime
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Kris Miller
March 30, 2010
To the Gagnon Family,
My deepest condolences and prayers go out to you in such a difficult time. Especially to you,Paul. I know how much your "pop" meant to you and your family. May his life and the memories live on forever... "after the rain is gone, the sun will shine again."
William Greene
March 30, 2010
To Paul and the Gagnon Family,
My prayers and condolences go out to you all. In time the pain will lift, but the memories will last forever.
Terri Summers
March 30, 2010
Dear Paul & Gagnon Family:
We send our deepest sympathy and thoughts with you during this most difficult time.
Terri, Louise, Anna, Lisa, Darryl, Georgia, Kathleen, Sara, Hayley
Tony and Kerry (Scott) Baker
March 30, 2010
To the Gagnon family,
Our hearts are saddened by the news of the loss of Mr. Gagnon, he was a wonderful man, and i know he will be deeply missed.
Albert and Sally Le Page
March 29, 2010
Dear Honor, Wally, Paul and Cathy. Your Husband and father was a special person to me all of my life. I admired him to the fullest. He was one of the best persons I have ever known.
I grew up with him living in our back yard and gave him all the green tomatoes he could eat. I respected him very much. I will miss him and keep him and you all in my prayers.
Joe Bobinski
March 29, 2010
Wally and Family
My heartfelt sympathy in the loss of you father and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn you loss. May God grant him eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon him as he enters the gates of heaven.
March 29, 2010
To the Gagnon family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you! May God Bless you all and help you through your loss.
Lois and the boys-Norwich CT
Arthur Guertin Jr
March 29, 2010
Wally Jr. and family...
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father...I will keep your family in my prayers. Art Guertin...St. Bernards '72
Kelly Marchesseault
March 29, 2010
To the Gagnon Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott Poole
March 29, 2010
Paul Jr. and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad,Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
angela leone
March 29, 2010
Dear Aunt Honor, Cathy, Paul and Wally, I am sorry about the passing of Uncle Wally. I send strength and keep all of you in my prayers and thoughts.
Love, Cousin Angela Leone
Kelli Gonot
March 29, 2010
Dear Paul,
We are truly sorry about the death of your father, Paul, and we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and more importantly in our prayers. You know where I am, Paul, if you ever need to talk. I would love to hear all about your dad to help you keep his memory alive if you so desire. Jesus said, "I leave you peace; my peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world does. So don't let your hearts be troubled or afraid." John 14:27
Most Sincerely,
Kelli and Leo Gonot
DOLA LEWIS
March 29, 2010
dearest honor and family
wally was the best man of men and the love of your lives. great love / great man!
my prayers are with you and your family!
love, dola nielsen lewis
Laila Andersen
March 29, 2010
Paul and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember him to be very a very kind man, always smiling. My deepest Sympathies.
Darien Chalecki
March 29, 2010
I will miss him at the 10:30 AM Mass every Sunday at the Cathedral. Cathy- he will still be there in spirit to hold your hand! Now all the pain and suffering are over and now he is with God.
Loree Osowski (Parenteau)
March 29, 2010
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father, with thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Loree
Thomas Respiratory Health Care
March 29, 2010
Mrs. Gagnon,
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Saul (Dan) Shatzman
March 29, 2010
I worked with Wally for thirty years.
He was always a kind person to who ever he met. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
March 29, 2010
Dear Cathy & family,
I am so sorry to hear of the lost of your Dad. My prayer are with you.
Dawn Sadosky Miles
John Kaminski
March 29, 2010
To the Gagnon Family,
Our heartfelt wishes and prayers go out to you all.
Paul, I'll always remember the kind smile and well wishes your Dad always had. He will be greatly missed.
The Kaminski Family...
March 29, 2010
My condolences to the family on your loss. Mr. Gagnon was truly the "good man", the "just man". He fought the "good fight" and has completed his race. He was an example to all men on how to be a good husband, father, grandfather and Roman Catholic.
Coach Demars
SBHS 1968-89
John ONeil
March 29, 2010
To all
Paul we are very sorry for your lose.I have manymemories of yoru Dad. He was always good to us... I will miss him driving up and down the hill....
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