Maurice L. Gagne, 85, of Westport, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Dolores G. (Vezina) Gagne.
Born in Westport, son of the late Ovila and Jeanette (Courville) Gagne, he had been a lifelong resident of Westport. Prior to his retirement in 1995, he worked as a supervisor for the Massachusetts D.P.W. A veteran of the Korean War, he served his country in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Gagne was a communicant of St. George Church, Westport and an avid fan of the Patriots and Red Sox. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
Survivors along with his wife include his 2 sons: Marc A. Gagne and his wife Linda of Rehoboth and Paul M. Gagne of Westport; his 2 daughters: Michelle A. Albernaz and her husband Joseph of Westport and Claudette R. Servant of Fall River; 1 brother: Robert Gagne of Peabody; 1 sister: Rita J. Perry of Westport; 6 grandchildren: Joseph, Melissa, Daniel, Courtney, Jeremy and Tiffany, his constant caregiver; 8 great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Saturday, October 31, 2015 from the Potter Funeral Home at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours will be Friday from 5-8 P.M.
Interment will be in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Team Vezina - Team # 255835, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.