Maurice A. Gagnon

Maurice A. "Ted" Gagnon, 80, of Manchester died November 18, 2003 at Catholic Medical Center after a long illness.

Born in Manchester on November 8, 1923, he was the son of Frank and Eva (Nadeau) Gagnon. He was a lifelong resident of Manchester.

During World War II he served in the United States Army with the 110th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion.

Mr. Gagnon worked many years as a custodian in the Manchester School System. He had also worked at Myrna Shoe Company and Bee Bee Shoe Company both in Manchester.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart League at St. Augustin Church, the League of 1000 Men of the Precious Blood and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8214 all in Manchester. He enjoyed bowling and had belonged to several area leagues.

The family include his wife of 56 years, Dorothy F. (Martel) Gagnon of Manchester; seven children, Maurice A. Gagnon Jr. of Whitman, MA, Michael J. Gagnon of LaQuinta, CA, Diane E. Monnelly, Denise J. LaPlante and Donna M. Barton all of Manchester, Mark R. Gagnon of Hooksett and Debra L. Gingras of Manchester; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; a sister, Yvonne Piekarski of Goffstown; a brother, Gerard Gagnon of Bedford; nieces and nephews.

IN HIS LIFE: He was a very loving and caring man. He very much loved his wife, family and children. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him great joy. He enjoyed bowling, cards and a great game of horseshoes. Even in the depths of his disease, we saw the smile and twinkle in his eyes, which is the Dad we knew and will always remember.

A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Saturday November 22, 2003 in St. Pius X Church, corner of Candia Rd. and Sarto St., Manchester. Burial followed in St. Augustin Cemetery, South Beech St., Manchester.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, New Hampshire Chapter, 10 Ferry St., Suite 427B, Concord 03301.