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Mary Ann (Besse) Gagnon

January 3, 1955 ~ June 20, 2025 (age 70) 70 Years Old
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Mary Gagnon Obituary

Mary Ann Gagnon age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday June 20,2025.

She is survived by her loving husband, Alan Gagnon; children, Michael (Christine) Gagnon and Lori (George) Cloud; grandchildren, Brady, Eric and Oliver; sisters, Cathleen
(John) Kocsis, Nancy Matlock and Patricia (Steve) Martinez; and many loving nieces and nephews.


Preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Marian Besse and brother Vernon.

Mary Ann was born January 3, 1955, and was raised in South Chicago. Mary Ann and Al met standing up in a wedding together and were in love ever since. They were married for 48 years on September 17, 1976. She became a nurse and worked in pediatrics for many years making lifelong friends before transitioning to a school nurse. She enjoyed traveling with her family making many memories along the way. She loved spending time with family and friends but most of all her three grandsons.

 A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday July 12, 2025, from 2:00-6:00PM at Hillside Funeral Home 8941 Kleinman Road Highland, IN with a prayer service to be held at 5:30PM.

For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Konnie Kuiper - Michael Kuiper-Vass by calling us at 219-838-0800 or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com

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Services

Memorial Gathering
Saturday
July 12, 2025

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center
8941 Kleinman Rd.
Highland, IN 46322

Prayer Service
Saturday
July 12, 2025

5:30 PM
Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center
8941 Kleinman Rd.
Highland, IN 46322

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