CLARENCE PHILIP "BILL" GAGNON, 88, of Groveton, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side.

Bill was born on March 19, 1936, in Groveton, NH a son of the late Alfred P. and Maria (McClure) Gagnon. He was a graduate of the Groveton High School, class of 1955.

In his younger years, Bill worked as a meat cutter at the Red and White Market in Groveton, he then worked at the paper mills for 43 years, and his most favorite job ever was being a ride operator at Santa's Village in Jefferson.

Bill was a member of the St. Francis Xavier Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Community Meals; the Penny Sale Kitchen Crew; and loved to assist in any way he could in the kitchen for church functions.

Bill loved singing and could be heard singing a little tune most anytime and anywhere. He also loved gardening.

Bill is survived by his two sons Michael Gagnon and wife Sandy; and Stanley Gagnon all of Groveton; four grandchildren Katie Lewis and husband Jon; James Gagnon, Philip Gagnon and partner Nancy Robinson, and Pam Gagnon; one great-grandson Liam Lewis; one sister Geraldine Major of Concord, one brother-in-law Lawrence Valliere of Acton, ME, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bill was predeceased by his wife of 61 years Janet (Dupuis) Gagnon on October 2, 2019; and four siblings Georgette Goulet, Vase Gagnon, Florent "Bib" Gagnon, and Helen Valliere.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home. Service will be held at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Deborah Szauter, Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, officiating. Burial of Bill and Janet's cremains will be at the convenience of the family in the spring of 2025.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the North Country Home Health and Hospice; 536 Cottage St.; Littleton, NH 03561 or the Weeks Medical Center Oncology Department; C/O Lisa Tetreault; 173 Middle St.; Lancaster, NH 03584.

For directions to the services or to send the family your conveniences via the online register book, please visit, www.armstrongcharronfuneralhome.com