OAKLAND – Roger B. Gagnon of Oakland passed away at his home on August 9, 2022.

Roger was born on Dec. 30, 1939, in Etchemin, Quebec, Canada, the son of Leo Gagnon and Camille Chabot.

In 1958, Roger came to the United States to play semi-pro hockey for the Waterville Exchange Club Bruins. After the Bruins he played for the Lewiston semi-pro hockey team. He played until the age of 61.

He also worked for various contractors before going to school at Eastern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Bangor in 1965-1966 to become a machinist. He graduated from EMVTI with highest honors and was his class Valedictorian. He later went to work for Keyes Fibre Company (now Huhtamaki), where he was employed for 35 years, retiring in 2012.

Roger was predeceased by his parents, Leo Gagnon and Camille Chabot; and his brother, Gervais Gagnon, all of Etchemin.

He is survived by his wife, Mae Landry; his two sons, Sean Gagnon and Stephen Gagnon; three grandchildren, Devin, Dylan, and Hunter Gagnon; his two sisters, Roberte of Lac Etchemin and Annine Vachon of Winslow; many nieces and nephews; and his favorite dog Lucky who followed him everywhere he went.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 20 at Lewis Cemetery in Oakland.

Arrangements are in the care of Mid Maine Cremation Services (207)453-6006.

In lieu of flowers,

donations in Roger’s memory may be made to:

New England Division

American Cancer Society

30 Speen St.

Framingham, MA 01701

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