Mrs. Theresa McGowan Gagnon Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Theresa McGowan Gagnon, 90, of Spaulding Ave., Malone died Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 at The Alice Center, Malone. Born on Feb. 24, 1927 in Malone, NY, she was the daughter of Earl and Ella (Martin) McGowan. They predeceased her. She was married to Lionel “Mike” Gagnon on July 25, 1961 at St. Joseph’s Church, Malone by Rev. George Tobin. Theresa graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1944 and SUNY Plattsburgh in 1948. Her graduate work was completed at SUNY Potsdam and St. Lawrence University. She was employed as a teacher for Massena Central School and Malone Central School, retiring from the Malone Central School District in 1985. She was also employed as a caseworker and senior caseworker for Franklin County Social Services. Theresa was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church and member of the Catholic Daughters where she served as past Regent, District Deputy and State Chairman Community Catholic Daughters. She was also a member of the Retired Teachers Assoc., Malone College Club, Malone Golden Age Club. She served as past president of the Malone Teachers Assoc., St. Joseph’s Alumni Assoc. and Northern Zone of the NYS Retired Teachers Assoc. Theresa is survived by her husband of 56 years and several cousins. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 12 at Notre Dame Church. Spring burial will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fort Covington St. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Holy Family School Foundation, Malone.

Mrs. Theresa McGowan Gagnon

February 24, 1927 - January 8, 2018