Andre J. Gagnon

November 26, 1947 - March 2, 2017

BEECHER FALLS— Andre J. Gagnon, 69, of Beecher Falls, passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 2, 2017, at the Maple Lane Nursing Home in Barton, Vt., after many months of declining health. Andre was born in East Hereford, Que., on Nov. 26, 1947, a son to the late Conrad and Mechtilde (Grenier) Gagnon. He was 1970 graduate of the Our Lady of Grace Academy in Colebrook. Andre was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve and Vermont National Guard for more than 33 years, and he was also a member of the Beecher Falls Volunteer Fire Department since 1976, the year he also began working at Ethan Allen as a truck driver. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, was an avid 4-wheeler, and he loved to spend time with his grandchildren. He also had an impressive collection of electric trains. Andre was a communicant of St. Albert’s Catholic Church and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Roxanne (Chaloux) Gagnon of Beecher Falls; his three children, Nicolas and Luc Gagnon, and Nathalie Dionne, all of Concord, NH; a sister, Nicole Foley of Connecticut; and three grandchildren. Calling hours will be on Monday, March 6, 2017, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Albert’s Roman Catholic Church in West Stewartstown with The Rev. Craig Cheney as celebrant. A graveside committal service with military honors at St. Albert’s Cemetery will occur in the spring of 2017, of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Gagnon may be made to one’s choice of the BFVFD, c/o J. Charest, Factory St., Beecher Falls, Vt. 05902; or to the North American Marytrs’ Parish, for the benefit of St. Albert’s Church, 55 Pleasant St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.