Times & Transcript Moncton, NB
Friday, December 18th, 2009
GAGNON, EMMA MARY (FAGAN) - June 3rd, 1909 - December 16th,2009 -
Emma Gagnon, age 100 passed away peacefully at home on December 16th, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Amherst, NS, Emma was the daughter of the late Sam and Melinda (Bonnevie) Fagan. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip J. Gagnon (1992). In her early years, Emma worked for the Amherst Pant Factory and later, after her marriage to Philip, did the bookkeeping for the family business, P.J. Gagnon's Machine Shop. Emma had a great passion for knitting and crocheting and her finished products such as sweaters, mittens, hats and stockings were enjoyed by all of her family and friends. She also enjoyed her flower gardens, both at home and at her cottage in Baie Verte, NB where she spent most of her summers. Emma was a devout member of St. Charles (Holy Family) Roman Catholic Church. She enjoyed watching the televised daily Mass. She was the loving mother of Ron (Lynda Gagnon) - Moncton, NB, Lorraine (2001) (Doug Cormier (1995) - Moncton NB, Doris Ann (Henry Legere), Jeanette (David Hebert), Jean (Dave Girouard) and Pauline (Art Lowther) all of Amherst, NS. She is survived by sisters-in-law Eileen Ferris of Stewiacke, NS and Theresa Powers of Cape Cod, Mass., and step sisters-in-law Bella LeBlanc and Bern Brown of Amherst, NS. She was the cherished Grandmother (MeMere) of 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Emma was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Besides her parents, and daughter, she was predeceased by husband Philip and son-in-law Doug Cormier, sisters Arzlie Gendron and Alice Bourque, and brothers Emile, Hennessey, Leonard, Adlard, Albert and one in infancy, Frederick. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Friday, December 18th, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm with parish prayers at 3:30 pm in Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church Str., Amherst NS (902-667-9906) Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 am from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Amherst with Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Reception to follow. Interment will take place in the spring in the St. Charles-Nativity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to: www.campbells-amherst.ca