Goffstown– Monique L. (Beaulieu) Gagne, 84, died April 15, 2019 at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Manchester on January 28, 1935 the daughter of Albert and Lucy (Cote) Beaulieu. Monique graduated from Saint Anthony’s High School and attended Notre Dame College before working as a bookkeeper for a number of firms.
She was a member of the Amoskiers Ski Club in 1955 where she met the love of her life and soon to be husband, George Gagne. Her early claim to fame was to be the first person to break her leg on Wildcat Mountain.
After marrying George in 1960, Monique raised three children to appreciate outdoor adventures, cooking and the importance of education. She was an avid reader and card player especially bridge and cribbage. Monique and George also shared a passion for playing and watching golf. Monique had a quick sense of humor and her laugh was infectious. Monique and George are especially proud of their five grandchildren, all currently in or graduated from college. Monique instilled a strong sense of family in her children and grandchildren by hosting traditional holiday parties and spontaneous gatherings at the summer camp.
Monique was a devote Catholic and was a parishioner of Parish of the Transfiguration.
She leaves her husband of nearly 60 years, George A. Gagne of Goffstown, three children, Renee D. Gagne of Chatham, MA, Daniel P. Gagne and his wife, Stacy of S. Berwick, ME., Paul A. Gagne and his wife, Robin of Goffstown, five grandchildren, Justin, Hailey, Olivia, Casey, Sydney, one brother, Dr. Gerald Beaulieu and his wife, Lucille, two sisters, Denise Brisson and Madeleine Sullivan and her husband, Daniel and numerous nieces and nephews who refer to her lovingly as Aunt Mo.
Calling hours will be on Monday, April 22, 2019 from 4 to 7 pm at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge St.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 10 am in Parish of the Transfiguration.
Committal prayers will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in Monique’s memory.
For more information and online guest book please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.