Patrice Gagnon

Patrice M Gagnon, 63, passed away peacefully at home in Great Falls on Monday, December 30, 2013. A vigil service will be held Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 7pm at O’Connor Memorial Chapel located at 2425 8th Avenue North in Great Falls. Funeral liturgy will be held Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 11am at St. Marys Catholic Church in Chester with burial to follow at the Chester Cemetery. Patrice was born July 28, 1950 in Great Falls. She attended St. Gerards school through 8th grade before graduating from Great Falls Central Catholic High School where she was a member of the High School band. She went on to attend the University of Great Falls graduating with honors with a degree in mathematics. Patrice worked as a medical transcriptionist for 42 years; first at Columbus Hospital, then for Benefis Health System, and for the last few years working from her home for Precyse. Patrice loved to travel and made trips to Europe, Australia, and Asia. She loved to read and spend time with family. She is survived by her brothers, Ken (Julie) of Chester and James (Cheryl) of Fort Benton; and sisters Yvonne and Rita of Great Falls. Patrice never married but was very close to her brothers and sisters, nephews, niece and cousins. Patrice was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Gagnon and mother, Genevieve Gagnon. Patrice was diagnosed with cancer 8 years ago and managed to overcome this despite long odds given by physicians. While her health was increasingly compromised in the past several years Patrice never complained and was always available and generous with others. Her family will always remember Patrices generous heart, her patience with everything and everyone, and her continuous positive attitude towards life. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Patrice at the Sletten Cancer Institute, 1117 29th St. South, Great Falls, MT, 59405.