He was born on June 10, 1922 in Frenchville, one of 18 children of Joseph and Mary (Bouchard) Gagnon. He was educated in the local schools. Later he enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country.
Camille was a machinist by trade and was employed for several years with Underwood Typewriter in Connecticut. He worked at General Electric in Portland; he later retired from Kessler Industries.
Before his wife’s passing in 1993, they enjoyed going for long walks and spending time at the beach together. Recently he liked to read, watch television, following the Red Sox and the Patriots. His hobby was woodworking and building furniture. He loved to spend time with his sisters when they came to visit and being with his grandchildren and family.
He will be best remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Camille is preceded in death by: his wife, Elodie Guerrette Gagnon on May 30, 1993; one son, Richard Gagnon; and by 15 brothers and sisters.
Camille is survived by: his three children, Donna Gagnon, James Gagnon and his wife Penny, and Michael Gagnon, all of Saco.
He is also survived by: two sisters, Anita Morneault of Florida, and Lorette St. Laurent of Connecticut; and four grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James Street, Saco. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in Most Holy Trinity Church.
Burial will be on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. in Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery on Civic Center Drive in Augusta. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241- 7005.
To sign the online guestbook or to send a condolence to Camille’s family, visit www.cotefuneralhome.com.
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