Donald P. Gagnon

Donald is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Celeste J. Gagnon; his children Cliff J. Gagnon (Janice) and Lorraine G. Jenkins (Russell); grandchildren Donald, Nichole, Andrea, Alaina, Alyssa, Vanessa, Bradley and Blake, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Arthur J. Gagnon, Jr.

Donald graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1947 and Delgado Trade School in 1957. He spent 8 years in the Army National Guard at Jackson Barracks from 1950 – 1958. He was in the 39th Infantry Division. Donald worked at Shell Chemical and Shell Oil Companies in Norco, LA for 31 years. He was a Drafting Supervisor in the Engineering Department retiring in 1989. Donald volunteered at the St. Tammany Hospital, was active in the Abita Men’s Club and took Yoga for exercise.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Grace Funeral Home, 450 Holy Trinity Drive, Covington, LA 70433 on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM with visitation on Wednesday beginning at 9:30 AM.

Interment will be in All Saints Mausoleum at a later date.