Armand GAGNON

Armand Gagnon, 73, of Wethersfield, loving husband of Molly (Berry) Epps Gagnon and the late Dorothy Gagnon, peacefully passed away on Tuesday (December 27, 2005) at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Wallagrass, ME, a son of the late Antoine and Edith (Raymond) Gagnon, he had resided in Wethersfield since 1971. He was a U.S. Army veteran who faithfully served his country after the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement in 1997, he was employed for many years by the U.S. Postal Service, retiring as a Labor Relations Specialist. Besides his beloved wife, Mr. Gagnon is survived by his eight children, Anthony Gagnon of Newington, Robert Gagnon and his wife, Sun, of San Antonio, TX, Rita Spaulding of Clayton, NC, Edithe Gagnon and Elizabeth Lingenfelter of Hamden, ME, David Gagnon and his wife, Nilda, of Wethersfield, Michael Gagnon and his partner Rui Lopes of Brooklyn, NY, Patrick Gagnon of Newington, Paul Gagnon of West Hartford; two step-sons, Joel Epps and his wife Dale Ann of Amarillo, TX, Christopher Epps and his wife Beth of Dallas, TX; four brothers, Albenie Gagnon of Rocky Hill, Camille Gagnon and his wife, Marie, of Woonsocket, RI, Lucien Gagnon and his wife, Gloria, of Cromwell, Gordon Gagnon and his wife, Lorraine, of Fort Kent, ME; two sisters-in-law, Annette Gagnon of Rocky Hill, Dorothy Gagnon of Manchester; four adored grandchildren, Drew McOmber, Catherine Mariposque, David Peter Gagnon, and Emily Behlman; a special friend who he cared for as a son, Jim Dickinson and his wife Ann of Marlborough; and many nieces and nephews. Private funeral service and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Francis Hospital, c/o Development Office, Oncology Unit, 114 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105. The D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield has been entrusted with the care of the arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com. Published in the Hartford Courant on 12/30/2005.