Andre F. Gagner, 78 of Terryville, passed away on Dec. 16th. He was the beloved husband for 23 years to Tina A. Gagner.
Born & raised in St. Johnsbury, VT, he was the son of the late Norman & Elosia (Henderson) Gagner. Andre relocated to CT. in 1960, after graduation from St. Johnsbury Trade School, as Salutatorian. He was employed by Mal Tool & later took a machinist position at Turbo Care (now named Siemens), until he retired in 2007.
Andre was instrumental in forming the Turbo Care golf league in 1987, as well as being a member & he continued to play golf into his retirement years.
Andre was an active member of the Berlin Congregational Church & volunteered for many committees & church events. He served as a Deacon from 2007-2017. In 2018 he became a member of Terryville Congregational Church, also serving as a Deacon.
A loving father, grandfather & great grandfather, he was predeceased by his son Peter James Gagner. His other children: Michael D. Gagner & wife Dolores, daughter Missi Lee Maguire & son Craig L. Gagner & wife Kate. Grandchildren are: Antony, Bryden & Tessa Lee DiGennaro, Christopher Gagner & wife Courtney & Matthew Gagner & wife Mary. Great grandchildren: Grayson, Bennett & Noah Gagner.
Andre will be dearly missed by his stepson Michael M. D'Avirro , wife Renee & their son Joseph M. D'Avirro & step daughter Kimberly K. D'Avirro & her longtime partner Frederic Carter.
Andre's Gagner's Memorial service is planned to be held in the spring of 2021 at Terryville Congregational Church, 233 Main Street, Terryville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Terryville Congregational Church.
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