Raymond A. Gagne Sr.

AUBURN- Raymond A. Gagne Sr. 79, of Homefield St. Lewiston, died Sunday May 15, at The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Biddeford on August 1, 1936 a son of the late Armand and Cecile (Plamondon) Gagne. After school Raymond proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps. He was very proud of his service and his country. He later married his true love, the former Martine Daigle on September 4, 1965. Ray was a general contractor for many years and was very happy to pass his knowledge to his three sons. He was a member of Holy Family Church, The Elks, past Exalted Ruler, Knights of Columbus, council 10019, past Grand Knight and the Marine Corps. League. Ray was a very happy go lucky guy and had the greatest come backs. He also was a very loving husband, father, Pepere, uncle and friend. He will be missed by so many. He enjoyed working and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Many memories were made at the family camps in Canton, Greene and most recently in Jackman. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Martine of Lewiston, his three sons Raymond Gagne Jr. of Lewiston, Rodney “Todd” Gagne and his wife Angie of Greene, and Rob Gagne and his wife Ann of Scarborough, his daughter Terry Jean Santiago and her husband Eddie of PA, his two sisters Rachel Painter and her companion Bob Bouchey of Limington, and Doris Tenneson and her husband Tony of S. Portland, his mother in law Wida Jalbert of Lewiston, his five grandchildren Katelyn, Raymond III, Madeline, Dottie Jo and Sabrina, seven great grandchildren, his faithful dog Penny, many nieces, nephews and special friends. The family would like to send a very special thank you to the staff on ICU at St. Mary’s Hospital, Dr. Jeff Brown, and Hospice House for the exceptional care given to Ray in his last days. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Ray by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com. Visitation Fortin Lewiston Wednesday May 18 from 2-4 & 6-8. All Elks Members are invited to the funeral home on Wednesday at 6:30 PM for an Elks service, and all Knights of Columbus are invited at 6:45 for a Knights of Columbus Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday May 19, 11 AM at Holy Family Church. Committal will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial donations in Ray’s name may do so to The American Diabetes Association 1701 N. Beauregard St. Alexandria, VA 22311. A service of the Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.