VASSALBORO – Dana J. Lagassie, Sr., 73, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at his home following a long illness. Dana was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his death.

He was born in Augusta on Nov. 23, 1949, a son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Jackson) Lagassie. Mr. Lagassie was a graduate of Erskine Academy and was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church.

He had been employed for many years by Gibbs and Sons Construction. He was previously a Woodman for several years. Anyone who knew him, knew what a hard worker he was, and always providing for his family.

Mr. Lagassie was predeceased by his brothers Carney and Winell Harvey.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Diane (Bourgoin) Lagassie of Vassalboro; a son, Dana Lagassie, Jr. and his wife Dawn of Vassalboro, two daughters, Amy Rocque and her husband Peter of China and Rene Coston of Windsor; seven grandchildren, Shawna York of Milford, Christian Lagassie of Skowhegan, Jessica Dyer of Rhode Island, Alice Ingalls of Massachusetts, Jeffrey Sprague of Portland and Gordon Call and his wife Denisha Call of Virginia; 13 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

At his request, there will be no public visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 7 at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Northern Ave., Augusta. Burial will be in the spring in Holy Family Cemetery, Townsend Road, Augusta.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta.

Condolences, stories and photos may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

The family requests

that donations in Dana’s memory be made to:

Alfond Center for Cancer Care, Office of Philanthropy,

P.O. Box 828,

Waterville, ME 04901

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