Marguerite Gagne Obituary (2008)

AUGUSTA - Marguerite E. Gagne, 76, of Augusta, died Friday, March 21, 2008. She was born in her grandparent's farmhouse in Solon on April 10, 1931, the only child of Elmer 'Eddie' H. Heald Jr and Villa M. (French) Heald. Marguerite grew up in Gardiner and during her youth, worked in her parent's diner which was named Heald's but is now known as the A-1 Diner. Throughout the years, she remained proud of the diner's existence and enjoyed sharing memories of her time spent there. She graduated from Gardiner High School in 1948. On February 24, 1952, she married Roger H. Gagne and the two remained married for 42 years. While her children were growing up, Marguerite stayed home to raise them. In later years, she worked at the University of Maine library in Augusta and also at the Maine State Legislature. She was predeceased by her husband, Roger Gagne, in 1994. She was also predeceased by her beloved pets, Smut, Timmy-Tom, Sam, Brandy, Holly-Bells, Honey-Bear and most recently, Cyndy. She is survived by one son, Gregory Gagne of Augusta; one daughter, Lynn Maylin of Hallowell; one granddaughter, Janis Maylin of Augusta; one grandson, Jeff Maylin of West Gardiner and one great-grandson, Jeffrey Maylin of Hallowell. At Marguerite's request, there will be no services. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marguerite's memory to: Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pet Haven Lane, Augusta, ME 04330. Those wishing to express condolences to the family may send them to: Janis Maylin, P.O. Box 582, Augusta, ME 04332. Arrangements are in the care of Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta. www.khrfuneralhomes.com