E. Paul Gagnon, 1932-2009
Published: Sunday, March 1, 2009,Nashua Telegraph, Nashua NH
E. Paul Gagnon, 1932-2009
E. Paul Gagnon of Nashua, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 26th at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, Doris and son, Stephen. Paul fought a brave and courageous battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's disease). A native of Nashua, Paul was born on October 1, 1932, son of the late Ernest P. and Albertine (Bellavance) Gagnon.
After attending local schools and graduating from Nashua High School in 1951, Paul attended Vesper George and the School at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston on a scholarship. Mr. Gagnon was a veteran of the US Coast Guard, serving on the U.S. C.G. Cutter Chincoteague and the Boston Relief Light Ship. Following his honorable discharge, he worked as a Technical Illustrator at the former Sanders Associates. Paul founded his own business, Studio Press/Art Studio which evolved into Foster Graphics Corporation and Artist Discount Outlet, that he operated for 45 years, retiring in 2004.
From an early age, Paul's passion was for art and design. He was an accomplished artist and enjoyed painting and sharing his love of art with others. In later years, he enjoyed cooking for family and friends and researching the genealogy of his family. Paul always enjoyed the adventure of traveling whether it was the back roads of New England or the exciting trips to Europe and Canada. Mostly he loved the seashore, spending time with family and friends on countless trips to the ocean coasts nearby of Maine and the Canadian Maritimes. Paul was a loving and devoted husband and father. He was a selfless, good-hearted and thoughtful person, who leaves us with so many wonderful memories. Mr. Gagnon was a communicant of St. Christopher Parish.
Paul is survived by his wife of 49 years, Doris P. (Latour) Gagnon, with whom he would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May; a son, Stephen M. Gagnon of Nashua; a sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Victor Roy of Nashua; a brother and sister-in-law, Louis and Jane Gagnon of Nashua; a brother-in-law, Richard Latour of Nashua; a sister-in-law, Linda Latour of Henniker; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gagnon was predeceased by a son, Edward Paul Gagnon, who died October 31, 1984.