August 12, 1937 – August 3, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the sudden passing of Arthur Jean DeGagne, 83 years old, of Merritt, BC on August 3, 2021. Arthur was struggling with the loss of his wife of 62 years Carmel Marie Rose DeGagne, who passed away 2 months before Art on June 4, 2021.

He leaves behind his 4 daughters Deborah (Brian) of Surrey, BC, Carole (Brad) of Stoney Creek, ON, Louise (Al) of Logan Lake, BC and Sandra (John) of Merritt, BC., his grandchildren Ashleigh (Kyle), Joshua (Shawna), Cameron, Samantha, Lance, Colton, Mitchell and James; his great-grandchildren Madeleine, Kayden and Judah, as well as his sisters Lucie, Florence, Anita and Yvette, his brothers Emile and Rene. His brother Alphonse passed away 6 days after Arthur on August 9, 2021.

Arthur retired from Hayes Dana after 35 years of service in Winnipeg, Burnaby and Kelowna. Arthur was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and a friend to all who knew him. He was dedicated to his wife all of his life, especially the last 4 years as she suffered with Alzheimer’s. He visited her every day. We will truly miss our wonderful, loving, patient father. He was admired by his daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

We will not forget his warm smile and kind heart. He has now joined our mom in heaven and they are finally dancing together. Arthur leaves the world a better place.

Funeral to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC.

To leave a message of condolence, visit Merritt Funeral Chapel.

• Date : 2021-08-03
• Location : Merritt