From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1907:
Death in Two Rivers on Tuesday morning of Mrs. M.A. Gagnon of old age debility. The deceased was born 30 August 1823 in Canada, and in 1848 came to Two Rivers with her husband, Joseph Gagnon, where she has lived ever since. Her husband preceded her in death in 1873. She is survived by 5 sons and 3 daughters. One of her sons, Urbain Gagnon, has been a resident of Manitowoc for many years. The funeral will be held this morning from the Catholic Church in Two Rivers.
A NOBLE PIONEER WOMAN PASSES AWAY
This morning, Mrs. M.A. Gagnon, one of the pioneer women of this city died at her home on Jefferson Street from illness incident to old age. Her death was as painless and peaceful as her life was tranquil and beneficent - the ideal ending of an ideal life. Mrs. Gagnon was born in Levenir, Canada, August 30, 1823 and her maiden name was Mary Ann Boisvert. She was married to Jos. Gagnon in 1842 and with her husband and three children she came to Two Rivers in 1848 where she continued to reside until her death. Her husband died March 11, 1873.
She bore him six sons and four daughters. One of the daughters, Mrs. John Courchene is dead and one of the sons, Joseph, the eldest, is also dead. The rest are living. One daughter, Mary, lives in this city. Another, Sister Isabelle, is located in Northern Michigan and Mrs. E. Moquin, the other daughter, resides in Fond du Lac. of the sons who survive her, Jonas and Peter live in this city, January at Sheboygan, Urban at Manitowoc, John lives in the State of Washington.
She was a noble Christian woman. Of her it may well be said, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
Her whole life was that of a devout, domestic woman, actuated solely by love and duty. She will be sincerely mourned and long remembered. The funeral will take place Thursday morning from St. Luke's Church.
The Chronicle, Tues., June 18, 1907
Contributor: Shari Milks (49043446) • [email protected]
From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1907:
Death in Two Rivers on Tuesday morning of Mrs. M.A. Gagnon of old age debility. The deceased was born 30 August 1823 in Canada, and in 1848 came to Two Rivers with her husband, Joseph Gagnon, where she has lived ever since. Her husband preceded her in death in 1873. She is survived by 5 sons and 3 daughters. One of her sons, Urbain Gagnon, has been a resident of Manitowoc for many years. The funeral will be held this morning from the Catholic Church in Two Rivers.
A NOBLE PIONEER WOMAN PASSES AWAY
This morning, Mrs. M.A. Gagnon, one of the pioneer women of this city died at her home on Jefferson Street from illness incident to old age. Her death was as painless and peaceful as her life was tranquil and beneficent - the ideal ending of an ideal life. Mrs. Gagnon was born in Levenir, Canada, August 30, 1823 and her maiden name was Mary Ann Boisvert. She was married to Jos. Gagnon in 1842 and with her husband and three children she came to Two Rivers in 1848 where she continued to reside until her death. Her husband died March 11, 1873.
She bore him six sons and four daughters. One of the daughters, Mrs. John Courchene is dead and one of the sons, Joseph, the eldest, is also dead. The rest are living. One daughter, Mary, lives in this city. Another, Sister Isabelle, is located in Northern Michigan and Mrs. E. Moquin, the other daughter, resides in Fond du Lac. of the sons who survive her, Jonas and Peter live in this city, January at Sheboygan, Urban at Manitowoc, John lives in the State of Washington.
She was a noble Christian woman. Of her it may well be said, "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
Her whole life was that of a devout, domestic woman, actuated solely by love and duty. She will be sincerely mourned and long remembered. The funeral will take place Thursday morning from St. Luke's Church.
The Chronicle, Tues., June 18, 1907
Contributor: Shari Milks (49043446) • [email protected]
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