Emile J. Gagne Obituary (1920 - 2010)

Waterville, Maine Emile J. Gagne 90 went to be with the Lord on November 6, 2010 after a stay of only five days at the Veterans Administration Center at Togus with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Waterville, Maine on October 2, 1920 the son of Ephrem and Marie Clara Giguere Gagne. He was educated in local schools and had attended courses for two years at Thomas College in Waterville, Maine. Emile served in the U.S. Army for two years, being injured in a military accident spending nine months in the hospital recovering from his injuries and receiving a medal. Emile and Theresa Wilson of Brunswick were married on October 3, 1942 in Brunwick,Maine. Emile had formerly worked at the Brunswick Naval Air Station in Brunswick, Maine and had retired from the U.S. Post Office after serving 30 years and retiring at age 72. For many years, Emile and Theresa enjoyed spending their winters in Glendale, Arizona and both enjoyed traveling having taken many trips. They raised their family in Waterville in the house Emile was born in. Emile had a sense of humor and enjoyed being around family and friends talking, joking and smoking his stogies. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans , the Bourque-Lanigan Post 5 American Legion in Waterville and a 3rd Degree member of the former Waterville Council Knights of Columbus #148. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Theresa Wilson Gagne of Waterville. two daughters: Joan T. Meier and husband George H. of Oakland and Lorraine M. Landry of Waterville; his son, Robert J. Gagne and wife Patti of Waterville; brother, Larry Gagne of East Hartford,Ct. and sister, Jeannette Belanger and husband Ronald of Topsham; also by grandchildren, Michael Meier and Debbie Meier both of Oakland, Carrie Landry Peterson and husband Nick of Chandler, Arizona, Mindy Landry of St. Petersburg, Florida, Renee Gagne of Waterville and step-granddaughter Randi Burns. 2 great-grandchildren, Zachary and Maxwell Meier of Belgrade. and many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to his sister-in-law Yvette and his brother Larry and all the family members who helped out at his time of need. Also to HealthReach HomeCare and Hospice and Togus V.A. staff for all the kindness, care and support during Emile's illness. There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis de Sales Church 52 Elm Street Waterville, Maine. Committal prayers with military honors will follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery Grove Street in Waterville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name can be made to HealthReach HomeCare and Hospice 10 Water Street Suite 307 Waterville, Maine 04901. Arrangement are with Gallant Funeral Home 10 Elm Street Waterville, Maine. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------