Mark Dewey Gagnon, age 48, of Gladstone, MI. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 9th 2018 while vacationing in California.
Mark was born April 18, 1969 to Harold and Kathleen Gagnon.
In 2016, Mark joined the Millwright apprenticeship program through Local Union #1510 in Escanaba. His work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit took him down many career paths throughout his life. Mark worked for a large majority of his life as a truck driver. He was proud to have owned and operated “Four Play Motorsports” in both Spencer, WI and Ford River, MI. Additionally, Mark owned “Mark’s Roofing and Siding” and his personal favorite, “Blitz Entertainment DJ and Karaoke” in Gladstone. Mark loved to sing and was fortunate to have had the opportunity to sing with Waylon Jennings. Welding, sandblasting and painting were additional talents that Mark possessed throughout his working career.
His hobbies include camping, snowmobiling, ATV racing, playing pool, singing, and getting together with family. He lived life with no limits and took each day as it came. He has made a huge impact on so many people’s lives.
Mark is survived by:
5 Children: Nicholas H. Gagnon, Lacey D. Vaneffen, Kaelee K. Gagnon, Marki K. Gagnon and Cody W. Gagnon.
Significant Other: Teri Anderson
Mother: Kathleen R. (David L. Andrews) Gagnon-Andrews
Siblings: Darrell W. (Sherri L) Gagnon, Rick J. (Jennifer M. Jones) Gagnon, and Dana L. (Charles Helgerson) Gagnon-Helgerson,
9 Grandchildren
And many Nieces and Nephews.
Mark was preceded in death by:
Father: Harold D. Gagnon
Brothers: Harold A. Gagnon, Jon R. Gagnon, and Gerald L. Gagnon
Infant Grandson: Keytn A. Zopfi
Family will receive friends Sunday, April 22, 2018 from Noon until 2:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral Services will follow visiting hours at 2:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. A luncheon will follow at North Town Crown Bar And Grill in Escanaba. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Gagnon family.
Carla Ferguson - Cedar City , Ut
My Love to Terri. He is your “True Love” , forever now. My love to Marks family and all of his friends.
Susan Kahon - Dover, Ar
Marki, and Kaelee, I am so sorry for your loss, and the family also. I do not have the words right now except God will watch over you each and every day…He was too young…
Dennis,Mary and Kyle Eastman - Escanaba, Mi
Our sincere sympathy to all the Gagnon family in this difficult time.
CR MEYER - Escanaba, MI
Sending the Gagnon family our deepest condolences during this time of loss.
Your friends at CR Meyer
Roxanne Beauchamp - Escanaba, MI
Kathy, Gerry, Darryl, Rick, Kaelee, Marki, Nick, my heart is with you all – I loved Mark VERY MUCH!
Tina cretens - Gladstone, Mi
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the gagnon family in your time of sorrow. Lifting all of the up in prayer. God bless all of you..
Rhonda - Evansville, In
To kaelee and her siblings and family,I am truely deeply sorry for the lost of your father and may he rest in paradise.You guys had a great father and he left amazing children on this earth.you guys keep your heads up and may God be with you all and forever.godbless each of yous ❤️
Kari - Brampton , Mi
My heart goes out to Marks family. Missing your smile & ur words of advice Heck I swear I still hear ur voice around the bar ~ I’m still not believing I won’t b tracking u down ever again to return ur left behind pool stick.
U left me with a gift of believing in myself ~ thank u Mark for believing in me & lighting that fire in me.
Cathy anderson - Escanaba, Mi
So sorry for the gagnon family loss. Knew mark many years ago. He saved my daughter from drowning..may he rest in peace
Francisco onate - Escanaba , Mi
My condolences to all the family such a loss may god bless
Jerry and Viv Ketcham - Gladstone, Mi
so glad to have this person ,bless his family , Just remember he is always with you !
barb benson - Escanaba, MI
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family today it is a sad day for all hope God will comfort all of you as time goes on
Alice Palmer - Rapid River, Mi
My thoughts and prayers are with the Gagnon family during this difficult time.
Kim LUnd - escanaba, mi
So sorry for the loss of a close family friend. Our hearts and thoughts are with the Gagnon family at this time of sorrow. Mark will be missed by many. Kim & Matt Lund and all employees at Ford River Pub & Grill and the Clairmont family
Nancy Cody - Gladstone Mi, Mi
So sorry for your loss! Safely home in God’s loving arms, prayers to all the Gagnon family!
Peanut & Family - Great Lakes Ice Racing, mi
Mark you will be missed. Mark was always trying something new, he had a roofing and siding business that was starting to take off, and he did our concessions out on the river for Great Lakes Ice Racing. He was nervous as all, testing another new venture by feeding a bunch of hungry racers. In typical Gagnon fashion he dove in head first and gave it all. The Gagnon family has always been strong supporters of racing in our community, either fielding racers or by simply coming out to watch. We love you guys and will forever be in our memories.
Gary Lark - Escanaba, Mi
It’s a sad day for all of us, to young to pass. Our condolences Gary & Tom Lark.
RITA SEALS - crescentsprings , ky
KATHY , IM NOT SURE IF YOU REMEMBER ME , IM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR SON’S PASSING. MY SISTER BERNICE PASSED AWAY ALSO THATS HOW I FOUND OUT OF YOUR SON.THIS IS YOUR OLD FRIEND OF MANY YEARS AGO. RITA (GOODNOUGH) CAMPBELL. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.