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Kathryn Gagnon Obituary

Gagnon, Kathryn - Rebecca Coram 'Kathi' - Educator, Community Leader, Performing Artist 'Mother To All' Memorial Service Wed. Dec. 29, 11AM at the CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST. MARK, 519 Oak Grove, Minneapolis, with a reception to follow. Full notice Sunday. Cremation Society MN Mpls 612-825-2435.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Dec. 25, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathryn Gagnon

Sponsored by Gagnon Family.

20 Entries

Evelyn Lennon

November 23, 2005

Kathi, I think of you often as I sit near the choir at St. Philip's. I often told you how, as I can't sing well, I'd mouth the words to our beautiful sung rendition of the Lord's Prayer, and let your gorgeous voice be mine as we praised God together. Thank you, thank you.

Grant Abbott

May 19, 2005

Kathi, thank you for welcoming me, a stranger of sorts, into the community of St. Philip's Episcopal Church with your no-nonsense loving embrace. Your heart is even bigger than your talents. You inspire me in so many ways: from your lead in "Black Nativity" to your 60 year relationship with your girl friends to your leadership at church. Your love calls forth the best in others, including me. I miss you. You will never be replaced, but many of us now carry your spirit within us. Thank you for enriching our lives.

Lindey Clayton

January 21, 2005

To the family of Kathryn Gagnon:

I met Kathryn in June of this past year and immediately bonded with her. She was an amazing person and I spent 1 day a week with her since June. Kathryn taught me a lot. She'd listen to my stories and I'd listen to her stories every week. It was the high point of my work week seeing Kathryn. I remember she was always positive, no matter what. She could have felt sick one day and great another day, but she was always positive. She gave me advice every week, and I'll never forget how much she impacted my life. I will truly miss her. I send my deepest sympathy to her family and friends and pray for God's comfort through this difficult time.

Mireille Bardy Bardy

January 19, 2005

Dear Philip and Angelique,

I just came accross your Mom's obituary by acident on the internet. I want you to know how sorry I am that she is not with you anymore, at least in her body. Your Mom has a beaitiful soul who continues to touch many. I remember especially how proudly she talked of you two when I was teaching Philip. I feel blessed I was given a chance to witness her love for you. She has inspired me in my own life as a mother, as a teacher and now as a social worker. I share your pain and hold you in my prayers. Mireille

Beatryce Yates

January 5, 2005

I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to the family. I grew up with this family practically. I truly enjoyed the voice of Mrs. Gagnon and will always remember how beautiful it was to me. Be strong for one another and remember she is where is belongs right now - in a safe place with her Saviour.

Rosie Piekarski

January 3, 2005

Marilyn Jones and I send our deepest sympathy. We knew Kathy as a parent, grandparent, educator, and performer. She truly excelled at everything she did and she made people feel so welcomed and appreciated wherevever she was. We will miss running into to her but we will always remember her.

Sherida Aaron

January 3, 2005

To the family of Kathy Gagnon,

I worked with your mother at Highland Park Jr. High. It was a pleasure to have known her. She treated all of us with respect and made coming to work a joy. I feel blessed to have had your mother in my life.

God Blessings upon all of you.

Sherida M. Aaron

Jane Harrington Keyes

January 1, 2005

Kathi was such a warm hearted individual. I am so glad to have been at the celebration of her life at the Penumbra Theatre in September. I knew Kathi from high school. She is the only person in the whole world who ever called me "Martha Jane," and that is exactly what she yelled out when I saw her in September. I think her name for me started when we traveled to Europe together in the summer of 1949 with nine other students from University High School. What fun we had during those eight weeks! My deepest sympathies to her family; a great soul has left this earth.

An Mays

December 30, 2004

Lori and family, my condolences go out to you and your family.

Your Mother was a wonderful person with a great spirit.

Take care,

Someone Who Cares!

An Mays

Twanda Allen

December 30, 2004

LORI I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHRE'S PASSING, I REMEMBER HER FROM WHEN I WAS A CHILD AT J.J. HILL SCHOOL, AND YOU WAS EVEN A YOUNGER CHILD THEN ME AT THE TIME. SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED.

Nothando Zulu

December 29, 2004

To Kathi's family,

I am truly sorry for the physical loss of Kathi. She was a vibrant woman with a most beautiful smile. I am glad that she and her cousin Jamal were able to finally meet up while he was here in September. We emailed the obituary to him. There is a story called the Cow-Tail Switch and it reminds us that a person is not dead until no one calls their name. Kathy lives on in all of the hearts of those who knew her in the flesh and I believe that will continue for a long time.

Comfort, peace and blessings

Nothando and Vusi Zulu

stacy hudson

December 29, 2004

Sorry to hear this MS.G was the nicest person ever she help me though hard times in junior high at agape,she tould me good thingss and to be strong.

Tia Mann-Evans

December 28, 2004

Lori, Phillipe and Angelique,

I share your pain. Kathi's spiri, warth and love will be greatly missed. Truly the world was a better place with Kathi in it. She was my sister, my friend, my mentor and I loved her !

TIFFANY YARBROUGH

December 28, 2004

LORI,OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES EXTENDED TO THE FAMILY.GOD BLESS.MONICA,MICHAEL,TIFFANY AND MATTHEW YARBROUGH

Ruth Goins

December 28, 2004

Lori, Phillipe and Angelique -- Your mother came into my life only in the last decade as we had the joy of singing together through some remarkable experiences at the Ordway, Orchestra Hall, elsewhere around the Twin Cities and in Chicago. Kathi sparked the laughter through many of the Leigh Morris Chorale's adventures. I wish I could be there with the Chorale for the service but I will be humming "Ain't a That Good News" to myself throughout the day. To your mother's spirit I simply say "Sing on, girl!"

All the best to all of you.

Mazi Johnson

December 27, 2004

I am so sorry about Kathy. Her and I go way back, from early Penumbra. Phillipe, do you remember bartending at my birthday when you were 10? And you were perfect! Kathy was a great human being and will be missed by so many people. Peace be with you all.

Joanne Englund

December 27, 2004

It is hard and sad to know that Kathy's powerful and compassionate force is gone from us. My sympathy to family and friends and all who knew her.

Harriet Lockhart-Dowd & Family

December 26, 2004

To the family we give our deepest heartfelt feelings in learning of our departed friend, Kathy. We will truly miss her.

Pat Jemie

December 26, 2004

My heartfelt condolences to Kathi's family! To remember what Kathi accomplished is to know what we have lost, yet will always embrace and be so very proud of! Thank you for sharing that tribute at Hallie Q. Brown, when she could see how much she was loved!

The Rev. Melvin and Margaret Turner

December 26, 2004

To the family; you are in our prayers. We are thankful for the memories. We thank God that Kathryn was in our lives. We will meet again someday. We love you.

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