Eva May Gagne
November 6, 1921 ~ July 15, 2018
Eva May (Cyr) Gagne, 96, of Taylorville, IL, passed away peacefully at 3:05 p.m. on Sunday,
July 15, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
Eva May was born November 6, 1921 in Rumford, Maine, the daughter of Louis P. and Theresa
T. (Fecteau) Cyr. She married Stephen J. Gagne on May 23, 1941 in Lewiston, Maine. He
preceded her in death on February 7, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her parents;
son, Michael Gagne; daughter-in-law Catherine Gagne; and brother Maurice Cyr.
Eva May is survived by her six loving children, Lorraine (husband, David) Judy of Ocala, FL;
James (wife, Linda) Gagne of Edwardsville, IL; Elaine (husband, Frank) Mussich of Danville, PA;
Robert (wife, Pat) Gagne of Johnston, IA; Paul (fiancée, Betty Asmussen) Gagne of Taylorville, IL;
and Lisa (husband, Bill) of Mt. Holly, NC; grandchildren, Laurie Gagne of Irving, TX; Julie Gagne
of Glen Carbon, IL; Stephen and Daniel Judy of Ocala, FL; Gregory Mussich of Tannersville,
PA; Kim Mussich of Danville, PA; Cory Monnens and Monica Gagne of Minneapolis, MN;
Patrick Gagne of Taylorville, IL; Brittany Tinkham of Henderson, IL; Brandon Asmussen and
Kayla Asmussen of Edwardsville, IL; Matthew and Tim Owens of Maryland; and great grandchildren,
Collette Judy, Kaylee Mussich, Beckett Judy, Greer Judy, Paige Johnson, and Colten Gagne.
Eva May retired from Bates Mill Factory in Lewiston, Maine where she was a seamstress. She
was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylorville, a long-time member of the Catholic
Daughters of America, and a past member of the St. Vincent Memorial Hospital Auxiliary where
she volunteered her time.
Eva May was passionate about her Catholic faith, belief in God and love for her family. She was
an incredibly strong woman and fiercely loyal to her children, grandchildren, and great
grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, praying the rosary, shopping, and beautiful flowers. Eva
May will be missed by many as her loving spirit was contagious and her laughter infectious.
Visitation & Funeral Mass: The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the
funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 23, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 108 W.
Adams St., Taylorville, IL 62568, with Rev. Msgr. David S. Lantz, celebrant.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville, IL.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Mary School, 422 S. Washington St., Taylorville,
IL 62568.
Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin St., Taylorville, IL 62568 has been
entrusted with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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So sorry to hear about Eva Mae. Thinking of the Gagne family
Sending our love and sympathy to the entire Gagne family.
Paul, Betty and family and Gagne family, Steven and I are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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So sorry for your loss Pat. May you have some wonderful memories to guide you though this difficult time.
Our condolences to the Gagne family. A memorial contribution in Eva’s name has been made to St. Mary’s school.
Remember the good times and celebrate a wonderful life.
A SOFT AND SWEET MEMORIES STANDING SPRAY was ordered on July 20, 2018
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the Gagne family. We are so blessed to have known Eva May. Thank you 🙏 You will be in my prayers in the days to come.
My sincere condolences to your family. Mrs Gagne was always so welcoming when we were at her home! Even when we got a little out of control. My prayers and thoughts to you all.
Patrick W Brow.