Gérard «Gerry» P. Gagnon, 73, originally from Moncton, passed away following a short illness, on Wednesday June 12, 2024 surrounded by his family at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born in Notre-Dame, he was the son of the late Alexandre and Edna (Léger) Gagnon.

Gérard retired after 25 years with McAsphalt Industries. He liked to go fishing and take hikes in the forest. Gérard was always a happy person with a sense of humor that will be missed. He especially loved being surrounded by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Claudine (Cormier) Gagnon; his son, Marc Gagnon (Suzanne) of Dieppe; his daughter, Ginette LeBlanc (Marc) of Memramcook; four grandchildren: Erica, Nadia, Alexandre, and Yasmine; six sisters: Lilianne Gaudet (Donald) and Muriel Breau, both of Moncton, Jeannita Gagnon (André Bouchard) of Gatineau, QC, Lorraine LeBouthillier (late Ovila) of Dieppe, Sylvia Lanteigne (late Roger LeBlanc) of Notre-Dame, and Georgette Lirette (Charles) of Saint-Philippe; two brothers: Normand Gagnon (Germaine) of Leominster, MA, and Jean-Paul Gagnon (Lucille) of Saint-Antoine; as well as several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one sister, Léona Paquet, and one brother, René Gagnon.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) on Sunday from 7 to 9 pm only. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Sainte-Thérèse-de-l’Enfant-Jésus church, 457 Acadie Avenue, Dieppe, on Monday June 17 at 11 am. Interment will be at Our Lady of Calvary cemetery in Dieppe. In memory of Gérard, a contribution to the CHU Dumont Foundation (Tree of Hope or oncology) would be appreciated.

Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com