Alan L. Gagnon
HANCOCK & PORT RICHEY, Fla. - Alan L. Gagnon, 85, formerly of Hancock and now residing in Port Richey, Fla., died on August 4, 2010 at HPH Hospice House in Hudson, Fla.
He was born in Chassell on January 29, 1925 to the late John and Mabel (Landry) Gagnon. He attended school in Hancock, later retiring from the Houghton County Road Commission after more than 40 years of service.
During WWII, Alan served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He married Mildred Ruzich on November 28, 1946.
He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Port Richey and previous member of the Church of the Resurrection in Hancock.
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Dean; and a daughter-in-law, Karen Gagnon.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mildred, in Florida; two sons, Gerald of Dollar Bay and Thomas (Tammy) of Blackhawk, Colo.; four daughters, Michele “Mikki” Gagnon of Hancock, Mary Jo (Steve) Burbey of Menasha, Wis., Sue (Bernie) DeNitto of Savannah, Ga., and Margaret (Larry) Bezotte of Tigerton, Wis.; a sister, Mary Lou (Floryan) Wercinski of Rabbit Bay; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be a memorial mass at the Church of the Resurrection in Hancock on Friday, September 3, 2010, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Augustin George to officiate.
Cremation and burial have taken place in Florida.
Please join his family in a celebration of the life of their husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend of many.
Online condolences may be made to oneilldennisfh.com.
Messages
Comment from Barb and Don
Time August 14, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Dear Millie and Family,
We were so sorry to read about Alan’s death. We will always remember his wonderful smile and hearty laugh. He was a truly kind person who was a pleasure to be around.
We won’t be able to be with you on September 3rd, as we will be at our daughter’s in Holland, but we will be thinking of you. Love and prayers to you all
Comment from Matthew Nyland
Time September 2, 2010 at 4:02 pm
I am so very saddened to hear that Alan passed away. I recall the endless times we came down to the farm to play Pinochle with you. I will never forget the knowledge and wisdom I gained from spending time around you and Al. My thoughts are with you.
-Matthew Nyland
Comment from ed eddie wakeham
Time August 13, 2010 at 7:59 am
I WAS VERY SADEN TO HEAR THE PASSING OF AL I GOT TO KNOW HIM WHEN I WAS YOUNG AND WENT TO WORK IN 1976 FOR THE HOUGHTON COUNTY ROAD COMM.HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND A GREAT BOSS TO WORK FOR,AS THE YEARS WENT BY I OFTEN THOUGHT OF HIM, THINKING OF YOU ALL TAKE CARE ,ED WAKEHAM SNOW PLOW WING MAN TRUCK 269 FROM WAY BACK THEN