Gérard Gagnon, 96, passed away on Monday December 11, 2023, at Castel Des Flots Bleus, Cap-Pelé. Born in Dupuis Corner, he was the son of the late Gaspard and Martha (LeBlanc) Gagnon.
He was a member of the Golden Age Club of Grand-Barachois, a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, a past Grand Knight of Père Edgar T. LeBlanc council #10254, a member of the 4th Degree, and a founding member of Knights of Columbus council #10254 - Père Edgar T. LeBlanc.
He is survived by three daughters: Annette Clements (Rick) of Grand-Barachois, Jeannine Moore (Wade), and Francine Long (Michael) both of Saint-John; three sons: Michael (Marianne) of Alliston, ON, Donald (Maureen) of Quispamsis, and Paul (Lynn) of Halifax, NS; one sister, Yolande Leger of Grand-Barachois; one brother, Edgar (Claudette) of Shediac; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his wife, Huberte Gagnon (2020); five sisters: Dorilla Gagnon, Huberte Cormier, Juliette Gagnon, Irène Leger, and Aurore Gaudet.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (506-532-3297) on Sunday, December 17 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm only. The funeral service will be celebrated at St-Henri de Barachois R.C. Church, 1356 route 133, Grand-Barachois on Monday December 18 at 10:30 am. The funeral service will be videotaped, and the video will be available on Gérard’s obituary on the Frenette Website at the end of the day Monday. Interment will be in the St-Henri de Barachois cemetery in Grand-Barachois.
Due to technical difficulties the video will be uploaded Tuesday December 19 by the end of the day.
In memory of Gérard, a contribution to the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
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