Richard Gagne

NEWPORT — Richard Gagne, 55, died Jan. 17, 2013, at North Country Hospital.

He was born Dec. 27, 1957, in Barre, the son of Rosaire and Marion Gagne.

He was a former resident of Brandon Training School.

He was welcomed into the family of Joyce Simons in Barton in 1993, where he lived for more than 17 years. Most recently, he lived with Mary Poulin and her family in Newport.

In addition to them, survivors include his mother, of Barre; a sister, Cheryl Leeton, of Texas; a brother, Stephen Gagne, of New York; and Gerard “Boot” Boutin, of Barton.

Private burial will be held at a later date in St. Sylvester’s Cemetery in Websterville.