Birth date: Sep 1, 1928 Death date: May 26, 2019
Paul L. DeGagne, 90, of Methuen passed away on May 26, 2019 at the Henry C. Nevins Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Methuen on September 1, 1928 to the late Odilon and Jeannette (Gaumond) Read Obituary
Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul's daughter and their family. Paul our neighbor was a inspiration for sure... riding his bicycle and walking miles on cold winter mornings. His big smile and friendly wave will be dearly missed!
Heather and Michael Monahan
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My prayers are with Paul and his family. Paul was a holy man, a humble man, a gentle soul, with such a deep faith in God. I was blessed to share many extended conversations with him at the monthly meetings of the Men of St. Joseph and at our bean suppers. His compassion, his genuineness, and his generosity profoundly touched me. God bless this child of God and may he live on through his family who he loved so much. - Mike Bradley
Deepest sympathy to Paul’s family. He was a wonderful and kind man. I served with Paul as a lector for many years. He never failed to say to me at the end of Mass, “it has been a pleasure serving with you today”. I will miss Paul’s wonderful voice and happy demeanor. I, for one, will greatly miss serving with him.
Dianne Vogler
Paul was a wonderful parishioner, sharing his time, gifts and talents, especially at funerals helping those at very tough times. Be assured of my prayers and remembrances for him. Fr Bill
An annual event with Paul and Gen occurred every summer for a long weekend of golf, dining out, a few drinks, swimming and lots of laughter at their cottage at Lake Winnisquam. Paul's sister (my wife Edie) and I always arrived Friday night and stayed through late Sunday afternoon. It was always the highlight of our summer.
For Paul and I the 18 holes of golf was always our best time together. Paul was a pretty good golfer and shot around 100. Not bad considering we only went out one or twice per year. Another favorite time with Paul was attending Boston College football games together. Our seats were on the BC side, row 30 or 31 which is at the very top of the stadium below the radio announcer booth -- what a view! We could have been at ground level with all the other old timers, but we decided to climb the 97 steps as long as we could... and we did.
Paul and I were always amazed at how much BC had grown from our years there (I graduated in 1955 and Paul in 1966). We were also astonished with the runaway tuition - now around $52,500 per year, but in 1955 it was $400 (that is not a typo)!
I loved my time with Paul. He was more of a brother than a brother-in-law. Paul, Edie and I will miss you! Pray for all of us and may God's light shine upon you forever.
Don & Edie
