Richard R. Gagnon, 78, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at his home in Cocoa, Florida. He was born in Nashua, NH on February 11, 1947, son of Rolande Gagnon and Joseph Roland Gagnon.

Dick joined the Army (ASA) in 1966 and joined the Nashua Police Department after discharge. He rose through the ranks, becoming the Chief Prosecutor a Nashua District Court. He retired as Deputy Chief of Police. He was then called back to the court to become a guardian ad litem for troubled boys.

Dick and his wife Sandy, enjoyed 40 years doing all the things they loved, boating on Lake Winnipesaukee, yearly trips to Aruba with great friends and eventually, getting away from New England winters by moving to Florida. They spent their time riding their Harley, weeks on St George Island with friends and spending summer months in their 5th wheel on Mt Kearsarge, In NH to visit with family and friends.

In addition to his mother and father, he was predeceased by his beautiful granddaughter, Gracie Gagnon of Hudson, NH. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra Nadeau Gagnon of Cocoa, FL, his son Richard (Ricky) Gagnon of Nashua, NH, his daughter, Victoria Gagnon Kirby (and Matt) of Manchester, NH and his stepson, Matthew Deery of Merritt Island, FL

A military service will be held at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, Mims, FL at a later date.

For those who wish to donate in his name, please consider Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306