Wayne M. Gagnon 1949 – 2018
Wayne M. Gagnon
We are saddened to report that B&MRRHS Secretary and Past President Wayne M. Gagnon died on January 29, 2018 in Keene, N.H.
He was born July 18, 1949 in Nashua, graduated from Nashua High School and New Hampshire College and held a master’s degree from Rivier College. He resided in Bedford and Manchester before moving to Keene where he lived for many years.
Wayne was a Viet Nam veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. As a transportation specialist, he helped many veterans return to their homes.
Known to his friends in Keene as “Hoss,” Wayne was the ambassador for Bulldog Design where he had worked for the many years. He enjoyed helping with the day to day operations of the business, as well as going out into the community to deliver orders and meet with customers. Prior to that, he worked at Keene Middle School and earlier still was employed by Osram Sylvania, Markem Corporation, and Kollsman Instruments as a Procurement Specialist.
Wayne was an avid rail enthusiast. He loved the history of railroads and their historical importance, especially that of the Boston and Maine Railroad. Wayne’s family connections with the B&M fueled his passion for the hobby and led him to be a member and director of the Boston & Maine Railroad Historical Society and of the Flying Yankee Restoration Group, where he strived to keep the importance of the rail system alive. Wayne was President of the B&MRRHS from 2011 to 2013 was currently serving as our secretary.
He leaves his wife of nearly 42 years, Ann M. Gagnon, two children and their families, and many friends that he met through his interest in railroad history.
Calling hours were held on Friday, February 2, 2018. Burial will take place at a later date with military honors at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. Donations in Wayne’s honor can be directed to: Flying Yankee Restoration Project, WWW.flyingyankee.org. All services are under the care of Cheshire Family Funeral Chapel and Crematories, 44 Maple Ave. Keene, NH. 03431.
Adapted from Cheshire Family Funeral Home website https://cheshirefamilyfuneralhome.com/wayne-hoss-gagnon
