Madaline Gagne Obituary (1924 - 2006)

SIDNEY - Madaline M. Gagne, 82, formerly of Hospital Street, Augusta, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, at her home in Sidney. She was born in Augusta on June 18, 1924, the daughter of Roger and Hazel (Haskell) Maxim. Madaline graduated from Cony High School in 1942. She had worked for D&H Motors and W.T. Grant and had retired from Sears after 17 years. She was an excellent cook and avid reader, and enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens. Madaline especially loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She was predeceased by a sister, Norma Gregoire. Madaline is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Fernand 'Bill' Gagne of Sidney; two sons, Terry Gagne and his wife, Karen Hatch Gagne, of Sidney, and Douglas W. Gagne and his wife, Diane, of Sidney; four grandchildren, Christopher, Matthew, Sam and Nick; a niece, Jayne Leach of Farmingdale; and several other aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to HealthReach Hospice, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903.