Patrick Francis "Frank" Gagne

Patrick Francis “Frank” Gagne, 89, of Lincoln, NH, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Born in Lincoln on March 17, 1937, he was the son of Mary Rose Madelyn Gagne and Louis Ovila Gagne.

Frank grew up in Lincoln, NH, and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956. He served in the Air Force for four years, with assignments in Florida and Japan.

After serving in the military, Frank worked as a pipe fitter at Franconia Paper Mill until it closed in 1980. Following a brief stint in construction, he joined B Currier Plumbing in Plymouth, NH. He later worked for a management company until 1987, when he and Velma moved to Arizona. They returned to NH in 1989, and Frank worked at Devonshire Apartments in Manchester until his retirement, when he moved back to his childhood home in Lincoln. Frank was a volunteer firefighter for the Lincoln Fire Department for many years.

Frank married the love of his life, Velma, on December 23, 1983. They shared a love of camping, gardening, travel, and treasured family time. A gifted woodworker, Frank could fix almost anything—and what he couldn’t repair, he would make anew. He meticulously carved the Lincoln Fire Department Emblem that still hangs at the fire station today. Each Christmas, Frank and Velma enjoyed creating special handmade gifts for their family. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and took special pride in the moose he got in 2008.

Frank leaves his four children: Kevin Gagne (Lori), Debbie Dufour (Bob), James ‘Jim’ Cyrs Jr. (Jan), and Kathy Cyrs; 8 grandchildren: Dustin Gagne, Matthew Mills, Lance Locke, James ‘Jim’ Cyrs III, Pedro Caraballo (Kayla), Sonia Caraballo, Sarah Brown (Keith), and Erin Apher (Gary); and 11 great-grandchildren: Rori Johnston, River Obrien, Patrick Locke (Emmalee), Kayla Locke, Kai Locke, Xavier Caraballo, Lilian Caraballo, Kevin Brown, Nicolas Apher, Tyler Apher, and Seth Apher.

Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Gagne in 2023, and his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Kevin Liston.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00 am, at St Joseph Church, 25 Church St, Lincoln, NH. Burial will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Lincoln.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made through the website: https://linwood-ambulance.square.site/product/donate-to-linwood-ambulance or via mail to Linwood Ambulance Service, 12 Profile Drive, North Woodstock, NH, in memory of Patrick Francis Gagne.

Assisting the family with arrangements is Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Littleton.

To view Frank’s Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.phaneuf.net.