Normand H. Gagnon

Lewiston- Normand H. Gagnon, 76, of Lewiston died Friday August 24, 2007 at his home after a long illness with his family at his side. Born in Lewiston in 1931 the son of the late Dominique and Ophilia (Thibodeau) Gagnon. He was raised in Lewiston and attended Lewiston Schools. He worked for over forty five years at Enterprise Foundry as a Molder and Pattern Controller prior to his retirement. He married the former Adele Coulombe on Jan. 30, 1954 and resided in Auburn too raise three children until recently moving back to Lewiston. In 1950 he joined The Maine Army National Guard and was activated to regular service in 1961 during the Berlin Crisis, he retired from the military after twenty six years of service. He was an active member of the New Auburn and Sacred Heart Golden Age Club Senior Citizens, and of the Sacred Heart Church and Choir. His passion was raising his children, and seeing that they enjoyed activities, such as building a skating rink in the backyard during the winter months and having the neighborhood children join in the fun, or teaching his kids and grandchildren math by playing games of cribbage. In his younger days he enjoyed going golfing with his best friend Albert Landry, or family members. He enjoyed bowling, and belong to the men's industrial Bowling League, for Reed Paper and the Will Riders Senior Bowling League. He took part as Beano Caller for the seniors at St. Louis Church, he will always be remembered for his wonderful smile and talented voice that could be herd around the neighborhood during the summer months when he though no one was listening. He also sang at family weddings and for friends. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Adele, a daughter Vicky Black and companion Lester Bonzey, son Michael and daughter in law Annette, daughter Monique Gagnon and companion Jerry Dunn, five grandchildren Nia and her husband Mike King, Joshua Black, Renee, Andrew, Emily Gagnon, and great grandchild Sean Gagnon, several nieces, nephews and in laws. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings. A special thank you to the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Service, and Dr. Roger Austin for attending to his care. Gagnon- Died in Lewiston August 24. Normand H. age 76 of Lewiston. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday 11:00 AM Sacred Heart Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Hospice House of Androscoggin 236 Stetson Road Auburn 04210. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com �Memorial visitation Tuesday 5-8 PM at Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway Lewiston, ME 04240. 784-4023