Charles “Charlie” P. Gagnon

WATERVILLE – Charles “Charlie” P. Gagnon, 74, of Waterville passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 6, 2024, at Oak Grove Center in Waterville.

He was born on July 22, 1949, in Waterville, to Alexander and Gertrude Gagnon. He graduated from Waterville Senior High School in 1967 and went on to continue his studies at the University of Maine in Orono. After graduating from college, he began his 34-year career as a Licensed Social Worker with the State of Maine, Department of Health and Human Services. Throughout his 34 years with DHHS he held many positions including child protective work, daycare licensing, and interstate adoptions before retiring in 2008.

Charlie met the love of his life, Linda, in May 1977. Excited to start their life together, Charlie and Linda married on Oct. 1, 1977. Together they built a beautiful family and life with their three children, Darrell, Michelle, Alex, and grandsons.

Charlie had a great passion for fishing and playing cards, especially bridge. In his retirement, he attended many bridge games and tournaments with his best friend, David Bourque. He also spent countless hours on his wood lot in Belgrade, cutting and hand-splitting firewood. He especially enjoyed many trips to his family-built camp on Moosehead Lake in Northeast Carry either fishing or bird hunting with friends and family.

Charlie was predeceased by his parents, grandparents, several aunts and uncles, and his best friend. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda; and their children, Darrell Gagnon of Vassalboro, daughter Michelle Fitts and her husband Scott of China, and son Alex Gagnon and his wife Michelle of Saco. He is also survived by his sister, Rachel Ferguson and her husband David, brother Francis Gagnon and his wife Carol, and sister Elaine Veilleux and her husband James. He also leaves behind his five cherished grandsons, Trent, Colby, Owen, Tucker, and Scottie; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A mass and burial will be held in the spring.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Oak Grove Center and the Maine General Hospice team for their care of Charlie.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home.