Passed away peacefully on July 5, 2020 at 79 years of age. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Pajot) for 53 years, Proud and loving father of James (Erin) and loving grandpa of Ashley and Megan. Son of the late Alfred and Rosabelle Gagnon. Dear brother of Jackie Sauve (late Roy Adams), late Eve Charette (late Frank) (Ed Mailloux), Annette Lindsay, the late Freddie Gagnon (late Diane), Katherine Chiasson (late Abbey), the late Mabel Hillman (late Bill), the late Dale Gagnon (late Sharon), Louis Gagnon (Marilyn), Jules Gagnon (late Sandra) (Paula), Susie Holman (late Rick) and the late Gerald Gagnon. Loved brother-in-law of Bernice Markham (Ken) and the late Francis Pajot (late Gail). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. John retired from Chrysler after 36 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Local #444. Special thanks to Fr. Dwayne, Fr. Ray, Dr. Lan. Also thank you to the kind staff at the Lin, the VON, Care Partners (Carol), Bayshore and to the nurses and spiritual care at Malden Park (Palliative Care). Thank you to sister-in-law Bernice Markham for being his guardian angel. If you so desire, donations in John’s honour may be made to the Parkinson Society or St. Joseph Church Restoration Fund. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date when time allows. Arrangements entrusted to Families First, 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841.