Roger Gagne

Obituary of Roger Gagne

Roger Leo Gagne, 79, died on Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, FL. Roger was born in Fall River, MA the son of Alexander and Rhia (Robidoux) Gagne and had lived in Vernon for many years, before moving to Hebron and most recently to Odessa, FL. He was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War and later was a crane operator. He later became a successful owner and operator of Bombidil's Spirit Shoppe in Mansfield Center noted for it's vast wine selection. An avid fan of the Red Sox he also was a great fan of the UCONN men's and women's basketball teams having attended the women's finals in TX. Roger was also a great traveler taking his RV all over the country and especially enjoyed visiting Civil War memorials. He is survived by his children Paul A. Gagne of Wethersfield, Steve R. Gagne of Odessa, FL with whom he lived when in FL, Benjamin Gagne of Hebron with whom he lived while in Hebron, Doreen Strube of Coventry and Carol Lentocha of Bolton; eighteen grandchildren, seven great grand children ; his wife of thirty-five years Vidala "Billie" Gagne and his sister Annette Rose. Russell was predeceased by his son Alan J. Gagne, his sister Florence Fortin and his brother Edward Gagne. Family and friends may call at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester on Tuesday (4/5) from 4-7. A memorial service will be held at 6:00. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. P.O. Box 9376 Framingham, MA 01701-9376. For online condolences please visit tierneyfuneralhome.com.
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Visitation

When Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 4:00pm - 7:00pm Location John F. Tierney Funeral Home Address 219 West Center Street Manchester, CT 06040 Location Information From 84 Take exit 59 Route 384 Take exit 1 off of Route 384 (Spencer St) Take a left at end of exit The funeral home will be 1.6 miles on your left

Service Information

When Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 6:00pm Location John F. Tierney Funeral Home Address 219 West Center Street Manchester, CT 06040 Location Information From 84 Take exit 59 Route 384 Take exit 1 off of Route 384 (Spencer St) Take a left at end of exit The funeral home will be 1.6 miles on your left
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