Arthur Gagnon Obituary

Arthur "Sonny" E. Gagnon

Sep 13, 1940 - Jun 28, 2022

Sandusky

Arthur "Sonny" E. Gagnon, 81, residing in Sandusky, passed away early Tuesday morning, June 28, 2022, under the care of his family and Stein Hospice.

Sonny was born to the late Arthur J. and Olive M. (Williams) Gagnon on Sept. 13, 1940, in Iron Mountain, MI, in the upper peninsula. "Once a Yooper always a Yooper."

Sonny retired from Ford Motor Company in 1993 after 31 years of service. He served in Ohio National Guard from 1963 to 1969. Arthur was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching football and boxing, boating, fishing, cooking and eating the fish he caught. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family and pets.

Sonny is survived by his wife, Rose Marie (Davis) Gagnon, whom he married on September 7, 1963; daughters, Amy M. (Joseph) Cabot and Renee M. (Jeffery) Gagnon-Didion, both of Sandusky; nephews, John (Becky) Bednarz and Scott (Cheryl) Bednarz; and niece, Anne (Rich) Ziehm.

In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by sisters, Shirley Lager and Sharon Bednarz; nephews, Brett "Maverick" Bednarz, Ted Lager, and Kris Lager; and niece, Cindy Lager.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, 2020 Sanford St., Sandusky. Deacon Phil Dinovo will officiate. Everyone is invited to a celebration of life following the committal service at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to contribute to Sonny's memory may do so to an animal charity of choice in reflection of Arthur's love of animals, or to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.