Thomas E. Gagnon passed away 10/30/2026. He was born in Unionville, Connecticut, the son of Francis B. Gagnon, Sr., and Clara Marie (Carpentier) Gagnon. He was a member of the Unionville graduating class of 1950.

He enlisted in the USAF on January 5, 1951, and after basic training as an air policeman was assigned to duty at Limestone AFB, Maine, where he spent his enlistment. On August 7, 1954, Tom married Marion A. Doody of Caribou. 

When his enlistment was up, Tom joined the Maine State Police and served for six years. He was then offered a chance to join the insurance industry as a claims adjuster. He spent 34 years in the insurance claims field, retiring as a vice president.

During those years his activities included:

• Maine State Legislature-1 year

• Scarborough Town Council -1O years, 2 years as chairman

• Regional Waste Systems Board of Directors -member; chairman-3 years

• Cumberland County Civic Center-trustee -3 years

• Sanitary District-trustee-4 years

• Property Loss Research Bureau National Committee - member -6 years

• Council of Governments Regional Citizen of the Year in 1977

• Nominated for Jefferson Award in 1977

He was predeceased by his wife, Marion; his parents; his sister Cecile Muzzicato; his brothers Francis, Jr., and Richard (Ida) Gagnon; and his son Brian Thomas, who died February 24, 1957, shortly after birth.

He is survived by his son Edward (Nancy Spear) of Francestown, NH; son James (Kathryn Gunter) of Elizabeth, Colorado; and daughter Laura Barth (John) of Old Orchard Beach, Maine. He is also survived by his sister Yvonne Neubert (John) of Roswell, GA; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

We would like to thank the entire staff of the Enclave of Scarborough. He loved living there and all the care and support you provided. Also, we would thank Compassus Hospice for your care and support you gave Dad and our family during this difficult time.

Services will be private.