Celeste M. Gagne

Celeste M. Gagne, 40, of Methuen, MA died March 6, 2004 in her residence after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Born in Manchester on November 16, 1963, she was the daughter of Roger A. and Pauline L. (Simard) Gagne.

She attended St. Augustin Grammar School and graduated from Manchester Central High School in 1981. She then earned a degree with high honors in Management Information Systems from New Hampshire College. While at NH College, she was a scholar athlete and played basketball and soccer.

Miss Gagne had worked at Blue Cross in Boston. She played classical guitar and enjoyed camping, canoeing, reading and bowling.

The family includes her parents of Manchester; three brothers, Paul R. Gagne of Weare and Norman R. Gagne and Marc L. Gagne both of Manchester; two sisters, Lisa M. Pierce of Manchester and Gisele H. Kefferstan of Boynton Beach, FL; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and burial of cremated remains will be at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to NH Lung Association, 9 Cedarwood Dr., Unit 12, Bedford 03110.

Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester is assisting the family with arrangements.