Samuel J. Gagnon, of Melrose, formerly of Lowell, died at the St. Joseph's Nursing Care Center in Roslindale on Oct. 5, 2009 at the age of 87. Sam was born & raised in Lowell and resided there for over 45 years. He worked as a Truck driver for Sonoco Paper Products in Lowell for 25 years. Sam was the loving father of Ronald G. Gagnon & his wife Suzanne of Viera, Fl. Cherished grandfather of Jason R. Gagnon & his wife Jessica of CT and Brandon M. Gagnon of Viera, FL. Funeral services will be private. Visitation: Private Private Funeral Service: Private Private