Kessenia Gagnon Willimantic, Connecticut Obituary

Kessenia Gagnon

Kessenia Gagnon, passed away peacefully at home, with dignity and grace and with her family by her side, on December 5, 2020, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Kessenia leaves behind her husband of 37 years, Gilles Gagnon, and her beloved daughter and son-in-law Emilia and Keanan Lamb. Kessenia was born on August 27, 1956 in Willimantic to Wasyl and Emilia (Colyhan) Kurnyk. In addition to her family, she also leaves behind her siblings: Irene and Rene Goss, Rose and Stephen Dean, Natalka and Michael Paulhus, Myron and Janine Kurnyk. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Olga Kurnyk Ezis. Kessenia was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Willimantic. She was very active in the Ukrainian community, and was the president of the Ukrainian National Home for many years. She served on many boards and committees throughout her life and was proud to be a former Chair of the Ethics Commission for the Town of Windham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday Dec 11, at 12PM at St. Joseph Church 99 Jackson St, Willimantic. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following in memory of Kessenia to St. Joseph Church 99 Jackson St, Willimantic, CT. 06226, St. Joseph’s Living Center Chapel 14 Club Rd, Windham, CT. 06280 or to Glioblastoma Foundation P.O. Box 62066 Durham, NC. 27715 Email: info@glioblastomafoundation.org. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com
August 27, 1956 - December 5, 202008/27/195612/05/2020
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Betsy Kanto
June 2, 2022
I met Kessenia for the first time when we attended 3rd grade in a neighborhood 4- room schoolhouse, Oaks School. I remember how smart and witty she was with her beautiful, long straight hair. She was always a fast moving fun friend to be around! I am sad to hear of her... Continue Reading
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Tina Majnich McGinn
December 16, 2020
I recently found an old photo of me and Kessenia in the front yard of my childhood home on my Holy Communion. She had a big smile on her face, as she always did. She was always a warm, lovely person. I'm so sorry to hear about her passing and send my thoughts and praye... Continue Reading
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Darryl Gilblair
December 11, 2020
Very sad to hear of loss Gilles and all the family. Remember true love lasts forever. Thinking of you, Darryl & Barbara
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Janice, Jesse, Andre & Tristan
December 11, 2020
Remember that we love and care about you. Kessenia will forever be in our hearts.
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Bruce Foss
December 11, 2020
Gilles So sorry for your loss. Bruce Foss

























































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Irene Zdyrko
December 11, 2020
Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Kessenia. My heart is with you. Please accept my deepest sympathies. With Love and Remembrance Irene Zdyrko
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Vera Hersey
December 10, 2020
I was so very sorry to hear of Kessenia's passing. My heart goes out to her entire family. I know how special she was to all of you. With heartfelt sympathy, Vera Hersey.
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Elaine and Bob Haddad
December 10, 2020
Throughout Kessenia's life she proved to be a beacon of light....to her beloved Gilles and Emilia, as well as a large community group. It was a gift to have known her. She always had a twinkle in her eye which accompanied an incredible sense of humor.
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Lupka McBride
December 10, 2020
To all of the families I am so sad to hear of your loss, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
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