Andrew Joseph ‘Andy’ Gagne
LOWELL Andrew Joseph ‘Andy’ Gagne,
70, of Lowell, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, August 29, 2019. He
was the beloved husband of Donna (Baril)(Chartier) Gagne, with whom he
shared 27 years of Marriage.
A son of the late Raymond E. Gagne
and the late Helen M. (Thibeault) Gagne, he was born March 30, 1949,in
Lowell, and was educated in Lowell, graduated from Lowell High School
with the class of 1967. Andy proudly served with the United States
Army for two tours during the Vietnam War receiving the Good Conduct
Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the RVN Campaign medal with
’60’ device, the Vietnam Service Medal, two overseas bars, and the
Expert Badge M-16 Rifle.
After his honorable discharge he
returned to make his home in Lowell, and worked at Tewksbury State
Hospital for over thirty five years as a Tray Line Supervisor in the
Dietary Department. He also owned and operated Gagne Variety at the
corner of Merrimack and Decatur Streets for many years.
Andy loved family and enjoyed family get togethers. He also enjoyed trips to Foxwoods, and he loved animals.
In addition to his loving wife, Donna, he is survived by his step
daughter, Patty Callahan and her husband David of Laconia, NH; his step
son, Michael Chartier and his wife, Brenda, of Lowell; his
grandchildren, David, Danny, Melissa and Destiny; his great
grandchildren, Chloe, Chase and Elijah. He is also survived by his
brothers and sisters in law, Lorraine Aguiar and her husband Zeke of
Lowell, Brenda Angove of Lowell, Joseph Baril Jr. of Lowell, as well as
several nieces and nephews including Brian Angove who was also his
caretaker.
He was also the step father of the late David
Chartier, brother in law of the late Lawrence Angove III and Judith
Baril, and is predeceased by all of his siblings.
ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, YOU ARE INVITED TO HIS CALLING HOURS 4 UNTIL 7 P.M. AT THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL 978-458-6816.
ON TUESDAY, HIS FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT THE FUNERAL HOME AT 10 A.M. BURIAL IN ST. JOSEPH CEMETERY.
