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Lois M. Gagnon

Lois M. Gagnon 83, residing in Sandusky passed away Friday September 5th 2014 at the Stein Hospice Care Center following a lengthy illness.

Lois was born on April 1, 1931 in Sandusky to Leonard Albert and Margaret Mary (Winklea) Reiff.

She was a 1949 graduate of Sandusky High School. Lois had been employed with Gilbert Heating and Air Conditioning in her early years. She was a dedicated and loving wife and mother. In her later years, she worked at Cedar Point and was an Avon Representative for over 40 years.

She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and the Alter and Rosary Society, She was also a long time member of the Sandusky Yacht Club and was an auxiliary member of the all the veterans clubs in Sandusky. Lois enjoyed dancing, traveling, and especially spending time with her family and friends.

Lois is survived by: her mother Margaret Mary Reiff of Sandusky; two children, Michael R. Gagnon of Rehoboth Beach DE, and Michele R. Gagnon Cataldi and son-in-law Phil Cataldi of Annapolis MD; one sister Donna Harris of Fort Sill, SC. one brother Leonard Reiff Jr. of Norwalk, OH; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roger A. Gagnon in 2009 whom she shared 48 years of marriage, her father Leonard Reiff Sr., and one sister, Ruth Michaels.

Friends may call on Wednesday September 10th from 5-8 PM in the Groff Funeral Home and Crematory 1607 E. Perkins Ave. Sandusky. Prayer services will be held on Thursday September 11th at 9:30 AM in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 510 Columbus Ave. Sandusky, Ohio. Father Joe Steinbauer will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 510 Columbus Ave. Sandusky, Ohio 44870 or to Stein Hospice 1200 Sycamore Line Sandusky, Ohio 44870.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.GroffFuneralHomes.com.