Lawrence Gagnon

LAWRENCE GAGNON IRON MOUNTAIN- Lawrence “Larry” C. Gagnon age 75 of Breitung Twp. died on Monday, February 27, 2006 at Dickinson Co. Memorial Hospital, Iron Mountain, MI., after a long illness. He was born on October 17, 1930 in Detroit the son of the late Frederick and Georgia (Talbot) Gagnon. Larry attended Sault Ste. Marie schools and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, after his honorable discharge he returned to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. On August 30, 1958 he married Jeanette “Jenny” Pierce, they lived in Sault Ste. Marie until his transfer to Northland Groceries in Norway. He retired from Northland after 36 years in 1990. Larry and his wife Jenny were very active in the community. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1474 of Norway. Larry was Moose of the Year and received a plaque “this is your Night”, October 20, 1990. Larry was President of the Knights Booster Club; also he managed the Babe Ruth baseball team. Larry along with his friend Sam Welch was the first to spear head a state tournament of the Babe Ruth in the U.P. Larry and Jenny were given a plaque “Outstanding Knight Fans of 1975-1976, they followed the Knights all over the U.P., and with his illness still went to the games now and then. He is survived by his loving wife for 47 years Jenny; son Larry (Kathy) Gagnon of Vulcan, their children Jessica Gagnon of Rochester, MN., Brittany Gagnon of Vulcan and great grandson Landon; daughter Kelly (Roger) Gunville of Vulcan, their children Jennifer (Chad) Loveless, great granddaughter Katelynn of Greenville, and his only grandson Roger Lee Gunville of Vulcan; his loving pet Ringo; brother Francis Gagnon and his special friend Jackie; niece Cheryl (Jim) Hamilton; great nephew James (Tracy) Hamilton of Detroit area; brother Alfred Gagnon of Florida; also a step-brother, step-sister; nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law Dot (Leo) Wojnaroski and their children of the Eastern U.P. He was preceded in death by his stepmother Mary Gagnon and his father and mother-in-law Clarence and Bertha Pierce, Sr. Larry will be remembered by all who met him and his love for family and sports. There will be no services at this time. A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced at this time.

Lawrence Gagnon

October 17, 1930 - February 27, 2006