Caribou-Lena Gagnon Dyer 85 passed away peacefully Saturday, the 20th of April, 2013 at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Caribou August 29, 1927 the daughter of the late Nelson J. and Cora (Corriveau) Gagnon. Lena was a 1944 graduate of Caribou High School. She was the President of her class at Nasson College in Springvalle, Maine earning a degree in Secretarial Sciences. She worked as the Note Teller in the Caribou branch of Key Bank for many years until her retirement in 1989. Lena spent her retirement years volunteering and enjoying various hobbies that she loved. She was an avid reader, painter and quilter. She enjoyed playing in Bridge clubs and was a faithful member of the Caribou Homemakers Extension. She was a lifetime member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. For many years she was a Catholic Youth Organization adviser where she was honored statewide with the “For God and Youth” award. Lena was a dynamic member of the Daughter’s of Isabella rising to the office of State Vice Regent after holding several other offices. She also participated actively with the Lady’s of Saint Anne serving as Recording Secretary and participated in Lazarus Ministries. For nearly 70 years she remained actively involved in the Class of 44 recording the ongoing history of her classmates. Lena was predeceased by her parents, Nelson J and Cora (Corriveau) Gagnon; two brothers, Harold and Reginald Gagnon; and one sister, Gloria Poulin. She is survived by her five children, Philip Dyer and his wife, Mary, of Clarkesville, Georgia, John P. Dyer of Belgrade, Diane Richardson and her husband, Tom, of Clarkesville, Georgia, James M. Dyer of Machias, and Luke Dyer of Van Buren. She is survived by one brother, Clayton Gagnon. Lena is also survived by seven grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces; a very special sister in law, Doris Gagnon of Stockholm; and her lifelong friend, Lou Wark of Caribou. Friends may call at the Mockler Funeral Home 24 Reservoir Street Caribou 6-8 pm Wednesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 am Thursday April 25, 2013 from the Parish of the Precious Blood Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment will be in the spring at the Old Holy Rosary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Caribou Public Library Memorial Fund in Lena’s memory. Following the services all are invited to a time of continued fellowship and refreshments with the family at the parish center.
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