November 28 2021
Edward W. Gagnon November 28, 2021 Share this obituary Send Sympathy Gifts Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card Edward “Ed” Walter Gagnon, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 28, 2021, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Born in 1951, he was the son of Frederick Walter and Dorothy Winnifred (Harris) Gagnon. When he was young, his father passed away and was later raised by his mom and his stepfather Daniel “Red” Fragnito. After graduating high school in 1970, Ed found work at Hanna near Nashwauk. He was then drafted into the US Army and honorably discharged in 1973. In 1975 he married Kimberly Robertson and together raised two children, Steve and Sara. Ed worked for National Steel holding several positions and retired in 2001. Ed loved nature and cherished time spent with friends and family at Isle Royale, the Boundary Waters, the North Shore, and his cabin on Twin Lakes. Shortly after his grandson Reid was born, he moved to a new home on Forest Lake to be closer to his daughter and grandson. Ed continued to enjoy visits with his lifelong friends, his family, and military friends at the American Legion Clubs. Ed will be deeply missed by his son, Steve Gagnon of Minneapolis; daughter, Sara Gagnon of Grand Rapids; grandson, Reid Gagnon of Grand Rapids; cousins, other relatives, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Gagnon, mother, Dorothy Fragnito and stepfather, Red Fragnito; half-brother, Alvin Gagnon; half-sister, Mildred Gagnon Salo and stepbrother, Bob Fragnito. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2:00-4:00 PM with a time of share beginning at 3:30 PM at Rowe Funeral Home, 510 NW First Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Edward W. Gagnon, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. SERVICES Gathering of Family and Friends Sunday, December 12, 2021 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Rowe Funeral Home and Crematory 510 NW First Avenue Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744 Get Directions on Google Maps Time of Reflection & Memory Sharing Sunday, December 12, 2021 Rowe Funeral Home and Crematory 510 NW First Avenue Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744 Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
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Death notice for the town of: Grand Rapids, state: Minnesota