Mike Gagnon

1952 - 2017

QUINCY -- Mike Gagnon, 65, of Orlando, Fla., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017.

He was born Jan. 20, 1952, in Long Island, N.Y., a son of Edward and Ruthann Kelley Gagnon. Mike graduated from Quincy High School in 1971 and attended Quincy College.

He moved from Quincy to Orlando in 1972 and began his career working at the Contemporary Resort Hotel at Walt Disney World. He enjoyed working in various departments and outdoor activities such as lifeguard, water light shows and the food and service industry. In 1984, continuing in the food and service industry, he worked for Good Earth Restaurant.

From 1984 to 1990 he worked with Trade Show Specialist Co. in Melbourne, Fla., specializing in trade show exhibits, sales displays and portable exhibits. In 1990 he began work in the fire extinguisher business, first with American Fire Extinguisher, Melbourne. In 2000 he became an independent contractor in Fire Extinguisher Systems in Orlando. Finally, from 2005 until 2008 he worked as a fire suppression specialist for Wiginton Fire Systems in Sanford, Fla.

Mike was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed sharing it with family and friends. Hunting, camping, archery and water skiing were just a few of his favorite pastimes. As a past member of the Orlando Archery Club, he enjoyed organizing and competing in their archery competition.

Mike is survived by a daughter, Michelle, and her husband, Rich; a son, Jason and his wife, Lisa; two sisters, Karen, and her husband, Bruce, and Patti and her husband, Ric; and a sister?in?law, Karen. He had three grandchildren and is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Ruthann Gagnon, and his brother, Greg Gagnon.

SERVICES: A celebration of life service will be at a later date in Florida; please check with Robert Bryant Funeral Home, Orlando, for details.

WEBSITE: RobertBryantFH.com.

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