WHITEFIELD – Roland J. Gagnon, 88, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta following a brief illness. He was born in Augusta on Jan. 24, 1936, a son of the late Eugene Gagnon, Sr. and Valeda (Caouette) Gagnon.

Mr. Gagnon attended Augusta schools and was a communicant of St. Augustine Catholic Church.

He had been employed for over 30 years with the State of Maine – Department of Improvements and had previously worked for Pare and Liberty Painters.

Mr. Gagnon enjoyed the outdoors – hunting, archery, outdoor photography, winning prizes for some of his pictures.

In his late teens, he began bodybuilding to help with his asthma.

He was a former member of the Calumet Club in Augusta, Capitol Sportsman’s and Archery Club and area snowmobile clubs.

Mr. Gagnon was predeceased by his brothers, Eugene, Jr., Ronald and Roger. He is survived by his wife, Theresa A. (Thibodeau) Gagnon of Whitefield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

At his request, there will be no public visiting hours or funeral service. Burial will be held in the spring.

Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, Windsor Chapel, 983 Ridge Rd., Rt. 32, Windsor.

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