Monsignor William Hassett Gahagan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Monsignor William Hassett Gahagan (Lake City, Tennessee), born in Lewiston, Maine, who passed away on January 10, 2023 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Monsignor William Hassett Gahagan to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Gahagan and Winifred Kerns Gahagan; and his siblings, Sonny, Jim Gahagan and Mary Fournier.
He is survived by: his nephew Michael Fournier Sr.; his niece Linda Doyon; his great-nephews, Michael Fournier Jr. and Michael Derosier; and his great-niece Cathy Derosier.
Given his many labors of love for the poor and needy, he is considered the "father" of Catholic charity work in East Tennessee.
