Richard A. Gagne Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard (Rick) A. Gagne, age 80, of Nashua, passed away peacefully on March 28 at home. Rick was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, papa, great-papa, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle. He was the oldest of five children and although he dealt with many challenges during his childhood, he went on to enjoy 56 years of marriage and to raise three children. Rick honorably served our county with the US Navy. Members of Rick’s family include his beloved wife, Mary (Hodge), two sons Eric Gagne and his significant other Lil, Keith Gagne and his wife Penny, one daughter Chrystal Brusky and her husband Frank, three grandchildren, Justin and Anthony Gagne and Sarah Bisson, two great grandchildren Joseph and Cole, brother Arthur, sisters Joan Boutin, Carol Perry and Sandra Moon, brother-in-law William Hodge and his wife Suzanne and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother David. Although Alzheimer's disease slowly robbed Rick of many of his memories, it never stopped his inquisitive nature and ongoing thirst for knowledge. Rick’s incredibly positive attitude was an inspiration to his family and friends. Rick enjoyed photography and family and friends appreciated his talent of capturing wonderful photographs of his multiple trips to Ireland and Canada, visits to the seacoast and photos he took locally of the everyday beauty surrounding us. The family would like to express its sincere appreciation to Dr. Robert Zinnes and to the Home Health and Hospice team for their assistance helping Rick to remain at home. Special thoughts of appreciation are sent to his primary care givers Sue and Nancy and Chaplain Rick. All Services are to be private. In lieu of flowers, family and friends are kindly invited to make a donation in Rick's name to Home Health and Hospice c/o Development 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to Milette Manor - Alzheimer Education Programs, 72 Vine Street, Nashua, NH 03061.

Richard A. Gagne

April 12, 1934 - March 28, 2015