John B. Gagnon, age 84, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Country Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Raoul T. and Alice G. (Lawlor) Gagnon, he was a lifelong resident of the city.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1952, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from UMASS Dartmouth and his Master degree from RISD. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving as Private First Class and was stationed in Germany.
He retired as an Art Teacher from the Fall River School Department in 2004 and prior to that he worked in the Public Relations Department at Citizens for Citizens. Mr. Gagnon was a member of the Bristol County, Massachusetts and National Retired Teachers Associations.
He is survived two nephews, Thomas and Mark Gagnon both of Swansea. He was the brother of the late Gerard D., Raoul T. and Edward P. Gagnon and uncle of the late Lynn McKensie.
His Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 9:00 to 11:00AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter Street, Fall River. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Fall River.