Kenneth “Ken” Thomas Gagnon

WATERVILLE – Kenneth “Ken” Thomas Gagnon, 68, passed away on June 1, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and deep devotion to his family, friends, and community.

Ken was born on Jan. 4, 1958, and grew up in Skowhegan, Maine, where he graduated from Skowhegan Area High School as a member of the Class of 1976. He went on to attend Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn., where he earned a double major Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Urban Studies. His time in Minnesota laid the foundation for a life dedicated to civic engagement and public service.

Ken is lovingly remembered by his wife, Deb; his daughters, Kelsey of Atlanta, Ga., Bethany of West Forks, Maine, and Jenna of Torrance, Calif., her husband, Michael, and their son, Callum, who brought Ken tremendous joy as a grandfather. He is also survived by his siblings, Earlene Morin, Richard Gagnon, and Dora Gagnon; along with many nieces and nephews; and his 16-year old cat, Chloe.

He was predeceased by his parents, Aurel and Lorraine Gagnon; his brother, Earl Gagnon, his sister, Cora Marley; and his parents-in-law, Dana and Estelle Leathers.

Ken’s legacy lives on in the family he cherished, the lives he touched, the stories he shared, and the love he gave so freely. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Visiting hours will be held at Veilleux-Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral Home 8 Elm Street, Waterville, Maine, on Tuesday, June 9 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Page Commons Room in the Cotter Union Student Center, Colby College, 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, Maine on June 10 at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers,

his family asks that donations be made to your local Humane Society, where Ken adopted all of his pets throughout his life