GAGNÉ, Pierre “Pete” Alfred Joseph passed away peacefully at Alta Vista Manor on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 85. Pierre will be missed by his wife of 57 years Nancy (née Nugent) and daughter Marie-Claire Shanahan (Mike). He is also survived by brother-in-law Dale Nugent (Jeanne) and sister-in-law Lucette Gagné. He was predeceased by his beloved granddaughter Evelyn and his brother Paul.
Pete was born on August 22, 1939 in Ottawa to Dr. Roland Gagné and Vivian Leveille. He loved the outdoors and spent his happiest times skiing, hunting and fishing. After spending his youth in Ottawa, he moved with Nancy first to Arnprior and then to Burnstown. There he learned the art of making maple syrup, staying up many nights to tend to the sap boiling over an open fire. He was an enthusiast of French cars, owning and showing his prized cherry red 1977 Citroën 2CV Special for many years. He was outgoing and friendly, always ready with a laugh or a joke for anyone he met. He will be missed by the residents of 200 Rideau St. in Ottawa where he was a long-serving board member and worked to build community by greeting everyone in the lobby each day.
Family and friends will be welcomed to a Graveside Service held at Beechwood Funeral Home, 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa on Saturday April 5, 2025, at 2:30pm, with reception to follow.
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Madeleine Guibert
That smile was contagious, may it live on. My sincere condolences to Nancy and family.
Frederick Cheung
My condolences to your family! Rest in Peace.
Johanne Slater
My deepest condolences Nancy ,and Marie - Claire and family .
Pete was such a special person ,going back to U of O days in Ottawa.Johanne
SimoneDugas
My sincere sympathy to you Marie Claire and your family.
Peter was a good friend and a cornerstone of 200 Rideau Street who served on the Board of Directors since the very beginning. He will be missed by all who knew him - which was just about everyone in the building. He could usually be found hanging out in the lobby offering a cheerful greeting to all who passed through. We will miss his smile and great stories.
Sincere Condolences to his family.