Gaston Gagné 

ALBANY — Gaston “Gus” Gagné of Albany, NY, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather passed away on June 21, 2023, at the age of 95. He was born on August 2, 1927, in Brockville, Ontario, Canada, to John and Emma Gagné. Gus was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers, son-in-law Ken Shaver, and daughter-in-law Diana Gagné.

At the age of 20, Gus married Doreen Davis on December 26, 1947, in Brockville, Ontario, Canada. They had three children and later moved to Albany, NY, in 1957, where Gus worked as a printer for the Albany Times Union. In 1961, they moved to East Greenbush where they had three more children. 

Gus was a loving husband and father who adored his family. He is survived by his wife of 75 years Doreen; his sister Theresa Millette; six children: Larry Gagné, Eileen Rude (Dave), Teresa Wessels (Jim), Marion Morris (Mike), Joseph Gagné (Kim), and John Gagné (Monica). Gus and Doreen were blessed with 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

In 1970, Gus lost his eyesight completely and had to resign from the Albany Times Union. He helped his wife Doreen work for the Northeastern Association for the Blind at Albany, housing blind students in their home for almost 10 years. Despite his blindness, Gus remained active and enjoyed bowling. He was the President of the American Blind Bowlers Association for many years until he took up golfing. Gus became the President of the Capital District Blind Golfers Association and served in that role for over 20 years. In 2004 he played in his last golf tournament, in Florida, placing first. 

Gus golfed with many celebrities, including Dean Martin, Dinah Shore, Flip Wilson, and Glen Campbell. He was also good friends with professional golfer Ken Venturi. In 1987, Gus was invited to play in a golf tournament in Scotland, playing with several Scottish dignitaries. 

Gus was a member of the Church of Christ in Glens Falls. He loved his Lord and Savior; he’s now enjoying eternity with Jesus and His Heavenly Father! 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Northeastern Association for the Blind at Albany. Gus will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but his memory will live on forever.

“But, as it is written, ‘What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.’ “ 1 Corinthians 2:9