Thomas L. Gagnon

Thomas L. Gagnon, 71, of Manchester, died at the Elliot Hospital on January 30, 2006. He was born in Manchester, NH, on Setpember 14, 1934, the son of the late Lawrence and Lillian (Boisvert) Gagnon and was a lifelong resident of this area. Thomas was Past President of the 20th Skeet and Clays, Inc. of Hooksett, NH and a member of the Pittsburg Ridgerunner Snowmobilers Club. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Family members include his wife of 49 years, Jeanne (Roy) Gagnon of Manchester a son, Mark A. Gagnon of Highland Ranch, Colorado, a daughter, Mrs. Tracy (Tammy) Newell of Bedford, NH, a grandson, two brothers; George Gagnon of Auburn, NH and David Gagnon of Manchester, NH, two sisters; Shirley Guillemette and Louise Gagnon, both of Manchetser, NH, several nieces, nephews and cousins. IN HIS LIFE: Mr. Gagnon cherished his grandson, Bradley Newell. Thomas's second home was always in Pittsburg, NH. From his 20's to the present day, you would find him there doing what he loved best, cherishing the outdoors. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and snowmobiler. He fulfilled his lifelong ambition in the 80's by purchasing a lot of land and building a camp with his children. From then on, you would find him there almost every weekend and following his retirement from the City of Manchester, Highway Department, for weeks on end. Even with his limited mobility in the past several months, he still had a successful 2005 deer season. Mr. Gagnon was a true blue collar worker, following in his father's footsteps as a diesel mechanic. His job ranged from the Ford garage in the 50's to Mack truck in the 60's and 70's, to Harding Metals in the 80's, and finally his retirement from the City of Manchester in the 90's. SERVICES: Calling hours will be at the Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, Thursday evening from 4 to 8. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 o'clock in St. Pius X Church. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, take a moment, in his memory to cherish the beauty of a sunrise or a sunset. For more information, please go to www.phaneuf.net.