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It is with heavy hearts that the family of Donald announces his passing in Azilda on Sunday, May 19 at the age of
74. Donald is the son of the Late Ludger (Leo) Gagne and the late Reine- Marguerite (nee Martin) of Timmins.
Donald has left to mourn the love of his life and his spouse of 53 years, Monique Aubin as well as his sons Alain (Kim Riopelle), Daniel, Pierre (Jo Anne Parent), Jean-Michel (Nicole Lussier) and his daughter Linda (Greg Wellbanks). Also left to mourn him are his grandchildren: Alisanne, Hailey, Gabriel, Gavin, Nathaniel, Madeleine, Jackson, Germain, Samuel, Bernadette, Joseph, Nicholas, Alexa, Melodie, and Ethan.
Donald was also predeceased by his brothers Marc and Michel; his father- in-law, Reverend Raymond Aubin; his
sister-in-law Colette and her husband Larry Risewick. He leaves to mourn his sister Louise Mackey (Ken), his brother Robert Gagne, his sister-in-law Barbara Pitt, his mother-in-law Irene Aubin (nee Major), his sister-in-law Alice Lacroix (Gerald), his brother-in-law Richard Aubin (Linda), his sister-in-law Lise Aubin, and his sister-in-law Viviane Regimbal (Daniel). Also left to mourn are his Godson Brian Risewick and his Goddaughter Julie and his many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. His family was always close to his heart.
Don was, at the core of his being, a servant. He started his service to the Church as an altar server at the age of six at St- Sauveur Parish in Timmins. He held this responsibility until the age of eighteen. He was also a loyal member of St. John’s Ambulance and worked as an orderly at St. Mary’s Hospital in Timmins.
In 1969, at the age of 20, Donald was hired at St-Jean-de-Brebeuf Hospital in Sturgeon-Falls as an ambulance
supervisor for the hospital’s first ambulance service. After three years in Sturgeon-Falls (where he met and eventually married Monique), Donald’s roots called him back to Timmins where he worked for Yvon Boucher’s Timmins Ambulance Service. He worked for Yvon for another three years until life brought him into another direction. In 1975, Donald started working on the railroad at Texas Gulf where he worked for 20 years before retiring in 1995.
In their years as members of the Diocese of Timmins, Donald and Monique were active as senior facilitators for 13 years in the Engagement Encounter Program. They were also the couple responsible for the Engagement Encounter Program at the National (Canada-East) level. They both took training towards the Permanent Diaconate and were both heavily involved in the Cursillo/ Adggiornamento movements. During the last 13 years in the Diocese of Timmins, Donald would regularly attend the Monteith Correctional Centre where he volunteered as a Catholic Lay-Chaplain for the prisoners. Once Donald and Monique moved to Sudbury- before and since the Covid pandemic- Donald continued serving spiritual needs by acting as Communion Minister as Spiritual Companion at the Pioneer Manor and St- Joseph’s. Donald was also a proud member of the Knights of Columbus Council 11550 at St Agnes Parish in Azilda where he did Readings and gave Communion.
Donald had many interests. He loved working on our farm with his tractor. He loved fishing and spending time at
camp. He loved spending time in his garage building wooden toys for his grand kids. He loved good a conversation and a measure of debate. He loved a good book and loved exploring different corners of the world wide web. As a testament to his faith- from the date of his cancer diagnosis on April 23 of this year, Donald would reassure us that he wasn’t afraid of his death. He knew of the beauty and happiness awaiting him in Heaven- as was promised by his Saviour.
The family wishes to thank Mgr Bob, Father Andre, Father Constantin, Father Perron, Father Thierry and his friend Matthew, Baptist Minister at the Pioneer Manor as well as his special friend Paulette Léger who took the time to bring him Communion and pray with him. Your visits with Dad, and the prayers at his bedside during his last few days with us brought him great comfort.
A big thank you to the following doctors, Dr Sign, Dr Benjelloun, Dr Davidson ,Dr Mailloux, Dr Lepage and Dr
Raymond as well as nurses Erin and Jessica. The Bayshore team, especially his angel Claudette who managed to make him smile during her visits; his dietician, Jenna Cormier; his Occupational Therapist, Jacklyn Upchan; and Home Service Support Coordinator, Courteney Pike, Ashley and the psws who were so kind and patient when helping our Dad. A big thank you to Mr. Collin Bourgeois, owner of Simple Wishes of the North for having allowed us a precious last few minutes to say our farewells to our Dear Dad and Grand-Dad.
Remembrance donations can be made to CHEO, Maison McCullough, Paroisse Sainte-Agnès.
Funeral Mass will be held at St- Agnes Parish in Azilda on May 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The family will be receiving
family and friends at the Church at 10:00 am.
Interment of Donald’s remains will be held at the Field Cemetery on June 29, 2024.
Cremation services provided by Simple Wishes of the North, Sudbury.
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Donald René Gagné 1949/1216 2024/05/19 SERVITEUR
C’est avec des cœurs lourds que la famille de Donald annonce son décès survenu à Azilda à l’âge de
74ans.Fils de Feu Ludger ‘Léo’ Gagné et de feu Reine-Marguerite Martin de Timmins. Il laisse dans le deuil
son épouse bien-aimée de 53 ans, Monique Aubin. Son souvenir restera gravée dans la mémoire de ses
enfants Alain(Kim Riopel),Daniel, Pierre (JoAnn Parent) Jean-Michel (Nicole Lussier) Linda (Greg Wellbanks) Il
laisse aussi à le pleurer ses petits enfants Alisanne,Hailey,Gabriel,Gavin,Nathaniel,Germain,
Madeleine,Samuel, Jack, Bernadette, Melodie, Joseph ,Nicholas et Alexa et Ethan.
Précédé de ses frères Michel et Marc. Il lasse à le pleurer sa sœur LouiseMackey (Ken Macky)son frère
Robert, sa belle-sœur Barbera(son frère Michel feu)sa belle-mère Irène Aubin (Feu Révérend Raymond
Aubin), Feu Colette et Feu Larry Risewick, Alice Lacroix (Gérald), Richard Aubin(Linda), Lise Aubin et Viviane
Régimbal(Daniel). Son filleul Brian Risewick, sa filleule July (Aubin)Saudino ainsi que plusieurs autres nieces
et neveux. Elles et Ils occupaient tous un grosse partie de son coeur. Il laisse aussi dans le deuil ses oncles,
ses tantes et plusieurs cousines et cousins.
Donald était un Serviteur! Il a débuté son service à l’Église à l’âge de 6 ans comme servant de Messe à la
paroisse Saint-Sauveur de Timmins et ceci jusqu’à l’âge de 18 ans. Il était membre fidèle de l’Ambulance
Saint-Jean et infirmier à l’Hôpital Sainte-Marie de Timmins.
En 1969, âgé seulement de 20 ans, il a été embauché à l’Hôpital Saint-Jean de Brébeuf à Sturgeon Falls
comme Superviseur du premier service d’ambulance. Après trois ans comme paramédical à Sturgeon Falls,
ses racines l’ont rappelé à Timmins. Il a travaillé un autre trois ans pour M. Yvon Boucher, propriétaire de
l’ambulance de Timmins. En 1975 Donald a débuté son emploi avec Texas Gulf sur le chemin de fer et ceci
jusqu’en 1995.
Dans leurs années au sein du Diocèse de Timmins , Donald et Monique ont été le couple responsable au
niveau national ,Canada-est, pour le mouvement Rencontres catholiques des Fiancés et couple animateur
sénior pour 13 ans. Ils ont suivi la formation au Diaconat. Ils ont vécu et animé des fins de semaines de
Cursillo et Adggiornamento. Lors de ses derniers 13 ans dans la région de Timmins Donald allait à la prison de
Monteith comme Aumônier laïc. Ici à Sudbury, avant et depuis Covid, Donald allait au Manoir des Pionniers et
au Centre Saint Joseph comme ministre de Communion et accompagnateur Spirituel. Fière frère CdeC du
conseil 11550, il était Lecteur et Ministre de Communion à la paroisse Saint-Agnès ici à Azilda. SERVITEUR
Donald aimait faire la pèche et passer du temps à la roulotte avec sa famille. Il aimait faire le labour de nos 40
acres avec son vieux tracteur et travailler dans son garage à faire des jouets pour ses petits-enfants. Il aimait
une bonne discussion et un bon livre. Il était un mordu de l’internet.
Dès son diagnostique de cancer le 23 avril dernier, Donald nous a dit qu’il n’avait pas peur de mourir. Il disait
savoir la beauté et le bonheur qui l’attendait puisque le Christ nous l’a promis.
La famille tient à remercier, Father Bob, les Prêtres Père André ,Père Constantin, Père Perron, Père Thierry
ainsi que son ami Matthew, Ministre Baptiste responsable du Manoir des Pioniers .Vos visites et vos
prières à son chevet ces derniers jours lui ont apportés un très grand confort lors de son dernier cheminement
vers le Père.
Un grand merci aussi aux Drs Sing,Benjelloun,Davidson,Lepage et Raymond,aux infirmères Errin et Jessica, à
l’équipe de Bayshore ,son ange Claudette qui lors de ses visite à domicile réussissait à le faire rire, Ashley, les
préposés aux soins. Jenna Cormier, diététiste, Jacklyn Upchan ergotherapeute et Courteney Pike
Coordonnatrice de Services de Soutien à domicile et en milieu communautaires du Nord-Est et Meddi-Gas
Nous tenons à dire un gros merci à M. Collins Bourgeois, propriétaire de Simple Wishes of the North pour
nous avoir permit de dire un dernier aurevoir à notre cher père et grand-père.
Vos témoignages de sympathie peuvent se traduire par un don à l’hôpital CHEO, Maison McCulloch ou à la
Paroisse Sainte-Agnès.
Donald René Gagné 1949/1216 2024/05/19 SERVITEUR
La messe des funérailles aura lieu à la Paroisse Sainte-Agnès le samedi 25 mai à 11 :00.La famille vous
accueillera à la Paroisse Sainte-Agnès située à 15 rue Sainte-Agnès à partir de 10 :00.
L’inhumation des cendres aura lieu au cimetière de Field le 29 juin 2024.
Les services fournis par Simple Wishes of the North, Sudbury.

Sunday May 19th 2024

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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Gagne Sunday May 19th 2024  and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.