Pamela Irene (Deshaies) Gagnon

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Pamela Irene (Deshaies) Gagnon, 83, passed away on Oct. 22, 2025 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y.

Pamela “Pam” was born in Livermore Falls on Aug. 14, 1942, to George Deshaies and Leonie (Fournier) Deshaies. She was the youngest of four children and shared a close bond with her older brothers (Gerald, Bernard, Bob) and her cousin, Ronnie Roy.

Pam attended St. Rose Parochial School and graduated from Livermore Falls High School in 1960. Throughout her years in school, she developed life long friendships that she would maintain for the rest of her life. Carol Perreault, Nancy Wakefield, Margaret Gamage, and Jeannine Wilkins were the closest of these friendships.

Pam married Richard J. Gagnon on Nov. 25, 1967 at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Chisholm. Pamela and Richard raised two children, Thomas R. Gagnon and Stephen G. Gagnon. She would eventually settle with her family in Watertown, N.Y.

After graduating high school, Pam worked in the loan processing department at Livermore Falls Trust Company. Her business experience would eventually lead her to the position of office manager at Lettuce Feed You, Inc. in Watertown, N.Y. In that position she managed the accounts for over 10 McDonald’s franchises in the northern New York area. Throughout her years at Lettuce Feed You, Pam was known for her dedication and integrity. She worked in that position for over 20 years retiring in 2006.

Pam’s kindness and generosity maintained her family and also touched the people she met and worked with. Pam was loved and respected by all who met her.

Pam is survived by her husband, Richard; her sons Thomas, Watertown, N.Y., and Stephen (Jacqueline), Watertown, N.Y.; and a brother, Gerald, Livermore Falls.

Calling hours will be Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the D.L. Calarco Funeral Home, Inc. A prayer service at the funeral home will follow at 4 p.m. Online condolences may be made to http://www.dlcalarco.com

Pam was an avid reader who supported her local library, so in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library General Support Fund at flowermemoriallibrary.org