Robert Bob Gagnon

Robert J. Gagnon, 76, of Goffstown, NH, passed away on October 5, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Sherbrooke, Que. Canada on July 31, 1943, Bob spent most of his adult life living in New Hampshire.

Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anne Gagnon. He is survived by 2 daughters, Christine Gagnon and son in law Paul Schill and Brigitte Bowmar and son in law Scott Bowmar and 6 grandchildren, Gabrielle MacIver, Vivianne Schill, Gavin MacIver, Georgia Schill, Israel Schill and Grace Bowmar.

Bob was the best Papa to his grandchildren. He never missed a game, school or life event. He enjoyed fishing, biking, telling stories and cuddling with them all. His grandbabies brought him great love and joy and he was proud of each of them.

Bob touched the lives of many through his music. Many hold dear their memories of dancing and listening to Bob play the accordion at parties and family gatherings.

Bob loved fishing and hunting and was an avid bowler and golfer. He loved road trips with his wife and the ocean. Most of all, Bob loved his family and friends. Bob had a big heart and a generous spirit and he saw the best in people. He was quick to help others and a friend to many. He had an easy smile and a contagious laugh and many people enjoyed his easy conversation and stories.

Bob retired from the Carpenters Union as a foreman after 20 years. He took great pride in his craft and continued to be sought after long after his retirement. He was the best in his trade and a mentor to many.

Bob was the son of Leas Gagnon and Adrienne (Labrie) Gagnon. He is survived by 2 sisters, Pauline (Gagnon) Couture and brother in law Paul Couture and Pierrette Gagnon and her husband Jacques Dorval and 3 brothers, Richard Gagnon and sister in law Andre Tousignant, Marcel Gagnon and sister in law Marie (Loubier) Gagnon and Jean-Marie Gagnon. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Paul Gagnon and his surviving wife Bernadette Loubier and Rosaire Gagnon.
Bob is also survived by his in-laws, David and Nancy Gagne, Sue and Andy Forand, Richard and Cindy Gagne, Judy and Jim Tarr, Steven and Janie Gagne, Mary Jane Lortie, Matthew Gagne and Bruce Gagne. Bob is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.

The family would like to thank all of the staff of the E200 wing at Catholic Medical Center for the loving and gentle care that he received.

A gathering will be held on Friday October 11th from 5-8 pm at the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, located at 243 Hanover St. Manchester, NH. A private family gathering will be held on Saturday October 12, 2019 at noon.