Omer L. Gagnon, 64, Artist, Builder, Educator, Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, died peacefully on June 20, 2017 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.
Omer was born on February 11, 1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico the son of Omer L. and Lucille (Grundy) Gagnon, Jr.
He grew up in the South and Midwest due to his father’s military travels. Growing up in a patriotic household, Omer served in the US Marine Corps from 1970 – 1972, and then in the US Marine Corps Reserves until 1976. Omer received many awards and commendations, including The Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Individual Award and many others.
Omer attended Salem High School in Salem, Massachusetts and furthered his education during his military service. He was a graduate from Montserrat College of Art in 1981, in Beverly, Mass. Following several years of study in Architectural Design, receiving a Boston builder’s license, Omer showed proven competency in many disciplines; including sculpting, oil and water based painting, printmaking, and illustration. Omer was proud to receive his Masters of Fine Arts Degree (4.0) from Tufts University, School of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Omer had a varied career beginning as an Illustrator, Art Director for Sign Works in Salem, Mass; he was a well-respected builder and owner of a small construction company in Boston, Mass. Omer was also a Project Manager, for the City of Boston.
Omer soon transitioned into the academic field, becoming an instructor at Northeastern University in Mass and New Hampshire College of Art. He was the Vocational Director at Penikese Island School at Woods Hole, MA. He soon transitioned into the City of Boston, becoming a Professor at Gibbs College in the Fine Arts Department; then at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, before coming to Maine and becoming Professor of Arts at the York County Community College.
Through-out Omer’s academic career, He received many awards and the respect of his fellow artisans and educators. He was Teacher of the Year, 2003-2004 at Gibbs College; was the Recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation Award, 1996, New York, NY; received Jurors Choice 2010 for his sculpture, “a Carousal of War” at the Dyer Museum in Saco, where the same sculpture won another award for 1st Place in the National Veterans competition in 2017. Mr. Gagnon received many other awards from participating in exhibitions throughout the United States.
Family survivors include his wife, Martha Gagnon; stepsons, Mark and Rooksye; his brothers, Thomas, Michael, Mark and one sister, Maureen Rosenthal. He also leaves behind hundreds of former students positively affected by his wisdom and was known and respected for his ability to inspire his students.
Friends are invited to visit with Omer’s family on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 2 – 4 p.m. with remembrances shared at 3:30 p.m. at the Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak St., in Alfred.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Monday, June 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Rd., in Springvale.
Following the service, you are invited to visit with Omer’s family at the Alfred Parish Fellowship Hall, 12 Kennebunk Rd., in Alfred.
The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.
Omer was born on February 11, 1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico the son of Omer L. and Lucille (Grundy) Gagnon, Jr.
He grew up in the South and Midwest due to his father’s military travels. Growing up in a patriotic household, Omer served in the US Marine Corps from 1970 – 1972, and then in the US Marine Corps Reserves until 1976. Omer received many awards and commendations, including The Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Individual Award and many others.
Omer attended Salem High School in Salem, Massachusetts and furthered his education during his military service. He was a graduate from Montserrat College of Art in 1981, in Beverly, Mass. Following several years of study in Architectural Design, receiving a Boston builder’s license, Omer showed proven competency in many disciplines; including sculpting, oil and water based painting, printmaking, and illustration. Omer was proud to receive his Masters of Fine Arts Degree (4.0) from Tufts University, School of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Omer had a varied career beginning as an Illustrator, Art Director for Sign Works in Salem, Mass; he was a well-respected builder and owner of a small construction company in Boston, Mass. Omer was also a Project Manager, for the City of Boston.
Omer soon transitioned into the academic field, becoming an instructor at Northeastern University in Mass and New Hampshire College of Art. He was the Vocational Director at Penikese Island School at Woods Hole, MA. He soon transitioned into the City of Boston, becoming a Professor at Gibbs College in the Fine Arts Department; then at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, before coming to Maine and becoming Professor of Arts at the York County Community College.
Through-out Omer’s academic career, He received many awards and the respect of his fellow artisans and educators. He was Teacher of the Year, 2003-2004 at Gibbs College; was the Recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation Award, 1996, New York, NY; received Jurors Choice 2010 for his sculpture, “a Carousal of War” at the Dyer Museum in Saco, where the same sculpture won another award for 1st Place in the National Veterans competition in 2017. Mr. Gagnon received many other awards from participating in exhibitions throughout the United States.
Family survivors include his wife, Martha Gagnon; stepsons, Mark and Rooksye; his brothers, Thomas, Michael, Mark and one sister, Maureen Rosenthal. He also leaves behind hundreds of former students positively affected by his wisdom and was known and respected for his ability to inspire his students.
Friends are invited to visit with Omer’s family on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 2 – 4 p.m. with remembrances shared at 3:30 p.m. at the Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak St., in Alfred.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Monday, June 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Rd., in Springvale.
Following the service, you are invited to visit with Omer’s family at the Alfred Parish Fellowship Hall, 12 Kennebunk Rd., in Alfred.
The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.
Omer L. Gagnon, 64, Artist, Builder, Educator, Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, died peacefully on June 20, 2017 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.
Omer was born on February 11, 1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico the son of Omer L. and Lucille (Grundy) Gagnon, Jr.
He grew up in the South and Midwest due to his father’s military travels. Growing up in a patriotic household, Omer served in the US Marine Corps from 1970 – 1972, and then in the US Marine Corps Reserves until 1976. Omer received many awards and commendations, including The Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Individual Award and many others.
Omer attended Salem High School in Salem, Massachusetts and furthered his education during his military service. He was a graduate from Montserrat College of Art in 1981, in Beverly, Mass. Following several years of study in Architectural Design, receiving a Boston builder’s license, Omer showed proven competency in many disciplines; including sculpting, oil and water based painting, printmaking, and illustration. Omer was proud to receive his Masters of Fine Arts Degree (4.0) from Tufts University, School of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Omer had a varied career beginning as an Illustrator, Art Director for Sign Works in Salem, Mass; he was a well-respected builder and owner of a small construction company in Boston, Mass. Omer was also a Project Manager, for the City of Boston.
Omer soon transitioned into the academic field, becoming an instructor at Northeastern University in Mass and New Hampshire College of Art. He was the Vocational Director at Penikese Island School at Woods Hole, MA. He soon transitioned into the City of Boston, becoming a Professor at Gibbs College in the Fine Arts Department; then at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, before coming to Maine and becoming Professor of Arts at the York County Community College.
Through-out Omer’s academic career, He received many awards and the respect of his fellow artisans and educators. He was Teacher of the Year, 2003-2004 at Gibbs College; was the Recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation Award, 1996, New York, NY; received Jurors Choice 2010 for his sculpture, “a Carousal of War” at the Dyer Museum in Saco, where the same sculpture won another award for 1st Place in the National Veterans competition in 2017. Mr. Gagnon received many other awards from participating in exhibitions throughout the United States.
Family survivors include his wife, Martha Gagnon; stepsons, Mark and Rooksye; his brothers, Thomas, Michael, Mark and one sister, Maureen Rosenthal. He also leaves behind hundreds of former students positively affected by his wisdom and was known and respected for his ability to inspire his students.
Friends are invited to visit with Omer’s family on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 2 – 4 p.m. with remembrances shared at 3:30 p.m. at the Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak St., in Alfred.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Monday, June 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Rd., in Springvale.
Following the service, you are invited to visit with Omer’s family at the Alfred Parish Fellowship Hall, 12 Kennebunk Rd., in Alfred.
The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.
Omer was born on February 11, 1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico the son of Omer L. and Lucille (Grundy) Gagnon, Jr.
He grew up in the South and Midwest due to his father’s military travels. Growing up in a patriotic household, Omer served in the US Marine Corps from 1970 – 1972, and then in the US Marine Corps Reserves until 1976. Omer received many awards and commendations, including The Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Individual Award and many others.
Omer attended Salem High School in Salem, Massachusetts and furthered his education during his military service. He was a graduate from Montserrat College of Art in 1981, in Beverly, Mass. Following several years of study in Architectural Design, receiving a Boston builder’s license, Omer showed proven competency in many disciplines; including sculpting, oil and water based painting, printmaking, and illustration. Omer was proud to receive his Masters of Fine Arts Degree (4.0) from Tufts University, School of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Omer had a varied career beginning as an Illustrator, Art Director for Sign Works in Salem, Mass; he was a well-respected builder and owner of a small construction company in Boston, Mass. Omer was also a Project Manager, for the City of Boston.
Omer soon transitioned into the academic field, becoming an instructor at Northeastern University in Mass and New Hampshire College of Art. He was the Vocational Director at Penikese Island School at Woods Hole, MA. He soon transitioned into the City of Boston, becoming a Professor at Gibbs College in the Fine Arts Department; then at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, before coming to Maine and becoming Professor of Arts at the York County Community College.
Through-out Omer’s academic career, He received many awards and the respect of his fellow artisans and educators. He was Teacher of the Year, 2003-2004 at Gibbs College; was the Recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation Award, 1996, New York, NY; received Jurors Choice 2010 for his sculpture, “a Carousal of War” at the Dyer Museum in Saco, where the same sculpture won another award for 1st Place in the National Veterans competition in 2017. Mr. Gagnon received many other awards from participating in exhibitions throughout the United States.
Family survivors include his wife, Martha Gagnon; stepsons, Mark and Rooksye; his brothers, Thomas, Michael, Mark and one sister, Maureen Rosenthal. He also leaves behind hundreds of former students positively affected by his wisdom and was known and respected for his ability to inspire his students.
Friends are invited to visit with Omer’s family on Sunday, June 25, 2017 from 2 – 4 p.m. with remembrances shared at 3:30 p.m. at the Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak St., in Alfred.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Monday, June 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Rd., in Springvale.
Following the service, you are invited to visit with Omer’s family at the Alfred Parish Fellowship Hall, 12 Kennebunk Rd., in Alfred.
The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.
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