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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Thomas E.
Gagnon
August 20, 1945 – May 14, 2021
Obituary
Thomas E. Gagnon of Sun City Center, FL died after a brief illness on Friday, May 14th, 2021.
Born on August 20, 1945 in Springfield, MA. to Henry C. and Yvette D. Gagnon, he lived for many years in East Longmeadow, MA. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 1967 and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF. Following assignments at Keesler AFB (Biloxi, MS) and Offutt AFB (Bellevue, NE), he joined RCA Corp. Industry Systems where he developed software for the first supermarket laser-scanning system installed and operated in a U.S. supermarket. Mr. Gagnon then embarked on a 31-year career with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston where he held a wide range of positions in Bank operations while also providing technical assistance to the Central Banks of Poland and of The Russian Republic as they endeavored to establish traditional banking and payments systems following the Soviet Union's breakup. He retired from the Federal Reserve Bank as a Senior Vice President responsible for the Bank's Information Technology Group.
Married for 55+ years to Janet (Leblanc) Gagnon, He is also survived by three sons, Eric (Melissa) of Cape Neddick, ME, Robert (Eugina) of Lowell MA, and Thomas (Sheila) of Derry, NH and four grandchildren, Justin, Nathan, Anna and Jake.
In retirement, Mr. Gagnon was active in the Florida Chapter of the 8th Air Force Historical Society where he served as Vice President and then President and edited the Chapter's quarterly newsletter. Concurrently, he was active in the 385th Bomb Group Association serving on the Association's Board as Vice President and President. In this capacity, he edited and coordinated production of the book The 385th Bomb Group, 8th Army Air Force World War II History and Data. Beginning in 1996 and continuing to his death, Mr. Gagnon sponsored several children in the Philippines through the Unbound organization (formerly Christian Foundation for Children and Aging – CFCA).
Donations in Mr. Gagnon's memory may be made to Unbound, One Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103.
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Born on August 20, 1945 in Springfield, MA. to Henry C. and Yvette D. Gagnon, he lived for many years in East Longmeadow, MA. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 1967 and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF. Following assignments at Keesler AFB (Biloxi, MS) and Offutt AFB (Bellevue, NE), he joined RCA Corp. Industry Systems where he developed software for the first supermarket laser-scanning system installed and operated in a U.S. supermarket. Mr. Gagnon then embarked on a 31-year career with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston where he held a wide range of positions in Bank operations while also providing technical assistance to the Central Banks of Poland and of The Russian Republic as they endeavored to establish traditional banking and payments systems following the Soviet Union's breakup. He retired from the Federal Reserve Bank as a Senior Vice President responsible for the Bank's Information Technology Group.
Married for 55+ years to Janet (Leblanc) Gagnon, He is also survived by three sons, Eric (Melissa) of Cape Neddick, ME, Robert (Eugina) of Lowell MA, and Thomas (Sheila) of Derry, NH and four grandchildren, Justin, Nathan, Anna and Jake.
In retirement, Mr. Gagnon was active in the Florida Chapter of the 8th Air Force Historical Society where he served as Vice President and then President and edited the Chapter's quarterly newsletter. Concurrently, he was active in the 385th Bomb Group Association serving on the Association's Board as Vice President and President. In this capacity, he edited and coordinated production of the book The 385th Bomb Group, 8th Army Air Force World War II History and Data. Beginning in 1996 and continuing to his death, Mr. Gagnon sponsored several children in the Philippines through the Unbound organization (formerly Christian Foundation for Children and Aging – CFCA).
Donations in Mr. Gagnon's memory may be made to Unbound, One Elmwood Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103.
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