DUDLEY – Michael B. “Mike” Gagner, 89, passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 21 years, Betty Reiss-Gagner; his six children, Shari Polletta, Lisa Fuentes and her husband Agustin, Michael A. Gagner and his fiancée Jo LaRoche, Keith Gagner, Monique Pierangeli and her husband Mark, and Tara Miler and her husband Will; 3 step-children, John Cathell and his wife Johanna, Dave Cathell and his wife Jen and Kristin Cathell; he was a proud grandfather to 16 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren; he leaves his beloved sister, LoraLee Gagner and her wife Helen Sienna.
He was born in Webster on December 18, 1935, the son of Emile and Evelyn (Wood) Gagner.
Mr. Gagner was the maintenance manager for the Thomas Smith Company in Worcester.
He served in the United States Marine Corps.
Mike was blessed to have a large and loving family who brought him immense joy. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he was an avid Boston fan who rarely missed a chance to cheer for the Red Sox or the Patriots. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, and playing pitch with friends and family. In his younger years, Mike played softball, including the Jack Benny League, where his competitive spirit shone through.
He will be remembered for his warm smile, quick wit, and the countless memories he created with those he loved.
Calling hours will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 23, with a memorial service at 12:45 PM in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster. Burial with military honors provided by the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will be in Waldron Cemetery, Dudley. Donations in his memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Leukemia Research, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9188.