Roger J. Gagnon

He was born in Manchester on December 8, 1923 to Mathieu and Dora (Vincent) Gagnon. He was a graduate of Central High School in 1942 and was a lifelong resident of Manchester.

During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre.

Mr. Gagnon worked for Lafayette Oil Company for 20 years and Crawford, Vogel & Wenzel Oil Company for 17 years.

He sang in the choir at St. Anthony Church for many years and was a member of the League of 1000 Men of the Precious Blood. He was an avid Red Sox fan.

IN HIS LIFE: The family includes his wife of 62 years, Rita T. (Manseau) Gagnon of Manchester; three sons, Normand G. Gagnon and his wife, Walda (Ciesla), of Bedford, and Gerard R. Gagnon and his wife, Jeanne (Sheldon) and Marcel J. Gagnon and his wife, Constance (Provencher), all of Manchester; 11 grandchildren and one great granddaughter; a brother Donald L. Gagnon and his wife, Doris, of Manchester; a sister in law, Doris Marchand and her husband, Julien, of Manchester; and several nieces and one nephew.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at St. Anthony Church, 172 Belmont St., Manchester. Committal prayers followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 474 Goffstown Rd., Manchester.

Donations may be made to Manchester Community Music School, 2291 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03104