Cynthia Taylor Gagnon

Portsmouth - Cynthia “Cindy” (Taylor) Gagnon, (87) of Portsmouth, NH, died on Friday, January 31, 2025 with loving family by her side. Cindy was born in Lynn, MA on December 19, 1937 to Donald and V. Arlene Taylor (Moloney). Cindy went to work right out of high school at General Electric in Lynn, MA. It was there she met her soon-to-be husband, Joseph Gagnon and they were married in 1959. Together they raised five children and shared 63 years of marriage. She was the loving grandmother of seven and the great-grandmother or seven. Cindy enjoyed being a member of the Danvers, MA and Portsmouth, NH Garden Clubs and an avid gardener and floral arranger. She was a former “Queen of the Dover Dollies – Red Hat Ladies. She helped organize the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Corpus Christi Parish, Portsmouth, NH and there she had her ministry. Countless Prayer Shawls were delivered to Sr. Nina, who at the time was the Minister of Spiritual Care at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Prayer Shawls were also delivered to the sick and dying patients both at the hospital and various nursing homes. She loved sewing, knitting, cooking, and decorating. She also would accompany Joe to St. Thomas School, Sanford, ME where he would read to their grandchildren and the students monthly. She loved attending as many events as her grandchildren were involved in. She especially enjoyed having the entire family over at home or at camp to celebrate any occasion, birthday or holiday! Cindy was an active communicant of St. Mary of the Annunciation in Danvers, MA for many years before moving to Portsmouth, NH where she was active at Corpus Christi Parish in Portsmouth, NH and St. Theresa Church in Rye, NH. She loved being involved with her church fairs where she used her talents creating crafts to share with all. Cindy and Joe were dedicated Eucharistic Ministers, both at church and to the homebound. Together they passed on a legacy of faith to their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her son Michael Gagnon and wife Laura of Londonderry, NH; daughter Joanne Cusack and husband Thomas of Sanford, ME; daughter Janet Hinton and her husband Carlos of West Warwick, RI; and son John Gagnon of Naples, FL. She is also survived by her grandchildren Joseph and Jacob Gagnon; Hillary Swetz and husband Alex; Hannah Milani and husband Josh; Peter Cusack; Alejandro and Antonio Hinton. She was blessed to be the great-grandmother of seven great-grandchildren: Gabriel, Marie-Therese, Hadara, John, Stella, Jude and Magdelena and another great-grandchild on the way. A sister Susan Huuskonen of Salem, MA. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph, and her beloved daughter Marcie Gagnon, her parents and her sister, Donna Collette. A time of visitation will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Remick & Gendron Funeral Home/Crematory at 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Parish, 820 Central Road, Rye Beach, NH. A reception to follow at St. Theresa’s hall adjacent to the church. A graveside service will be held at a later date. The family of Cindy Gagnon appreciates the loving care provided by the staff at Cedar Healthcare in Portsmouth, NH. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donating to the St. Thomas School by clicking here St. Thomas School 69 North Avenue Sanford, ME 04073

Cynthia Taylor Gagnon

December 19, 1937 - January 31, 2025