Douglas W. Gagne Obituary (1957 - 2013)

SIDNEY - Douglas W. “Doug” Gagne, 56, of Philbrick Road, died peacefully on Sunday, August 04, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born in Augusta on March 11, 1957, the son of Fernand and Madaline (Maxim) Gagne. Doug attended Augusta area schools. He later graduated from Professional Driving School in New Hampshire. He had worked for Gagne and Son for over 24 years, the Maine State Department of Transportation for 7 years and was currently employed at Augusta Fuel. He also worked part time at the Augusta Civic Center as a bartender and Concession Supervisor. Doug was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family, and was a member of the Augusta Elks Lodge. He was predeceased by his father Fernand “Bill” Gagne in 2009 and his mother Madaline in 2006. He is survived by his wife Diane Gagne of Sidney; his sons Sam Gagne and Nick Gagne of Sidney; a brother Terry Gagne and his wife Karen of Sidney; a brother-in-law Ronald Gagne and his wife Sue of Harpswell; 5 nephews Christopher and Matthew Gagne, Dylan and Ronald Gagne Jr. and Keith Cole; also survived by an uncle and numerous cousins. A celebration of Doug’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 10, at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home and Cremation Service, One Church St., Augusta. Visiting will also be held on Saturday from 11 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer or HealthReach Hospice, P.O. Box 828, Waterville 04903. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com