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1951
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2024
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Marc Gagnon Obituary
Marc grew up and attended school in NH. He graduated from Bishop Bradley 1969, RETS Electronics School then served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as a computer hardware engineer at Digital Equipment Corporation for many years. Upon retiring from the computer world, Marc worked for Eversource as a construction liaison.
Marc was the kind of man who could fix anything. He was often referred to as "the original MacGyver" and constantly impressed people with his ability to problem solve just about anything he put his mind to. When he wasn't working or tinkering with things, Marc found solace fly fishing and spending time outdoors at his camp on Lake Francis. He was gentle and kind, quick-witted and very hardworking. Marc's smile and infectious presence will be missed by all who knew him.
Marc was married to his childhood sweetheart and love of his life of 51 years, Diane C. (Thomas) Gagnon of Bedford. Marc will always be Diane's "knight in shining armor" and their love will shine forever in the lives of all those they touched.
In addition to his wife, Marc is survived by his beloved sister, Claire (Gagnon) Belisle and her Husband Roger of NH and his brothers; Maurice Gagnon and wife Elaine of FL, George Gagnon and wife Debbie of ME, Ernest Gagnon of NH, Victor Gagnon and wife Sue of PA and Louis Gagnon and wife Cathy VA, and his nieces; Gerilyn, Holly, Ashley, Stacey, Anita, Caylyn, Kasey, Amanda, Samantha, Amber, Amy and his nephews; Jeffrey, Matthew, Brett, Brian, Seth, Carey, Joey, David, Keith, Kyle, Brandon, Tarek, Ethan, Noah, Roman, Eric. He will also be deeply missed by several great nieces, great nephews and several god children, his in-law family members, Pam and Mike Letendre, Patricia Abdelkarim, Toufic Abdelkarim, David and Annie Thomas and Peter Thomas, as well as his dearest friends: Victor and Madeleine Paul, Dede MacLeod, Ida and Peter Doolan.
Marc was predeceased by his parents, Adelard and Anita (Heroux) Gagnon, his brother Paul Gagnon and his sisters-in law, Daria Gagnon and Helen Gagnon.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 27, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral home, 110 Bridge St, Manchester. A Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home on February 28, 2024, at 10:30 AM. Burial with military honors will follow 12:00 PM, at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen. Celebration of Life Luncheon will follow at the Puritan Backroom, 245 Hooksett Rd, Manchester.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Marc's name to the Lewy Body Research at www.dementiasociety.org
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Stephen Pickering
July 25, 2024
Dear Diane,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only now learned of Marc´s passing. We served together in the ADP shop on the USS Fulton. I was feeling nostalgic and I was trying to find Marc and Dave Ferrebee. Two of my favorite people from my time in the Navy. I remember Marc fondly in particular his sense of humor and quick wit. I´ll never forget the ride he gave me in his MG Midget while the Fulton was in the Charleston Naval Shipyard. Something about making a u turn at 35mph causes your memory never to forget. I´m sure he lived a blessed life and I regret never reconnecting with him.
My deepest sympathies,
Stephen Pickering
Jim Fahey
March 13, 2024
Marc started with DEC in the late 70s when were both In-House Field Service Engineers supporting the PDP-11 Software development lab on ML5-5. He was a Navy Vet and I was Air Force we would often swap stories about our time in the military. Marc was abord a Submarine Tender that was equipped with machine shops that could produce just about anything. Most places in the military used to like to prank the newbies and the best story Marc ever told me was that new guys invariably ask if they get mail while at sea. They told them Yes! (they did not) and they built a fake duty roster for Mail Bouy Watch. Eventually they put the new guys name on the list. They had built a harness, a helmet and a long pole they took the guy out near the bow of the ship lashed his harness to the bulk head, strapped on his helmet and gave him a long pole with instructions when he saw the bouy with the flashing light to be ready to grab the mail bag with the hook on the end of the pole. They left him out there for a couple of hours until the "Chief of the Boat" came buy and asked him "Son what are you doing" and the sailor proudly announced "I'm the Mail Bouy Watch!". If you are not laughing it's because you never heard Marc tell the story. I haven't seen Marc in a long time but I am still sad that I am not going to bump into him some day and we can swap some more stories. I have lost too many DEC friends the last few years.
Madeleine Gilbert
March 1, 2024
Dear Diane,
Those we love....Don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near..
Still loved, Still missed and very dear. I saw this poem and want to share it, love you! Maggie
Fred Magnant
February 29, 2024
Diane, so very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband Marc. May he be in peace in his new spiritual life until we all meet again. Blessings Amen. Fred & Cheryl Magnant
Richard and Adrienne Garant
February 27, 2024
Dear Dianne and Gagnon family,
Adrienne and I are saddened to hear of Marc's passing. Marc was a great guy and if we had not moved, we would have spent more time together. That was 33 years ago. I enjoyed sharing his Christmas turkey story many times. We will remember him in our prayers. Please know that we are thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
Barbara Boucher
February 27, 2024
Dear Diane and the Gagnon family,
Our deepest sympathy to all for the loss of your husband / brother / uncle. May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Paul & Barbara (Bishop) Boucher
Steve Cochran
February 25, 2024
RIP Marc
Marc and I went to school together from Grade 1 at the Hooksett Village School through to the 1969 graduating class at Bishop Bradley High School. He was a great classmate the entire time and an all around good guy.
Richard Shine
February 25, 2024
Marc and I were among the 200+ in our Bradley H.S. class. He can easily be remembered as someone who would make any place a nice place to be. It was a pleasure to have seen him at a reunion in 2019; still the same very nice person. Looking back at what high school taught or shared, there was a terrible omission: information about each other, resulting in a delay too long learning about the magnificent French-Canadian Families such as your beautiful big family. I honor Marc and your family.
Glenn Stone
February 25, 2024
Marc and I worked together and were friends for many years. He was my mentor in computers, fly fishing, and camping, I was originally a city boy. When Marc began teaching my to fly fish and we started camping together he often said " You will not remember the fish you caught as much as the places fishing will take you". We fished all over northern New Hampshire, Maine, and a bit in Canada. He was mistaken about one thing, what I remember and miss the most about those times is the friend I shared those adventures with, he is deeply missed by me and many others.
Debbie Raymond
February 24, 2024
Diane,
So sorry to hear of Marc´s passing. Paul and I think of you and the old gang often. Stay strong and may God bless you.
Debbie Raymond (Kustra)
mike pinard
February 24, 2024
R.I.P. Marc
Margie Landry
February 24, 2024
I worked with ML at Eversource, and he was a really great guy. Great sense of humor! He'll definitely be missed.
Alfred Bergeron
February 24, 2024
Di, sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Robert D Machain
February 24, 2024
Mr. Gagnon, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
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