Local obituaries were reported for Gerard Gagnon, 84, of Attleboro; Gloria Joachim, 79, of Attleboro; Frances Narciso, 80, of Mansfield; Leon Burns, 65, of North Attleboro; and Ralph Cote, 82, of Norton.

Gerard Gagnon, 84, retired foreman

ATTLEBORO -- Gerard F. Gagnon, 84, of Pike Avenue, a retired precision tool maker and foreman, died Friday in Sturdy Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Doris (Pucko) Gagnon, to whom he had been married over 60 years.

Born in Attleboro on May 29, 1919, he was the son of the late Ovila and Rose (Fournier) Gagnon and stepson of the late Alva (Boucher) Gagnon. He was a lifelong Attleboro resident.

Mr. Gagnon had worked for Texas Instruments for 30 years, retiring in 1985. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as an aviation machinist's mate second class. He was the recipient of the Victory Medal, the American Area and Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal.

Mr. Gagnon was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church, a member of the American Legion Perry Post 20 and the AARP. He was a former member of the Attleboro Elks Lodge 1014, and an avid gardener and woodworker. He was had enjoyed repairing cars, playing computer games, and traveling.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Paul Gagnon of Brockton; four daughters, Geraldine Chamberlain of Norfolk, Paula Witherell and Doreen Cameron, both of Attleboro, and Christine Gagnon of Tiverton, R.I.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces.

A funeral service will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday in the Foley-Hathaway Funeral Home, 126 South Main St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main St. Burial will take place in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

Gloria Joachim, 79

ATTLEBORO -- Gloria A. Joachim, 79, of Compton Drive, died this morning at home. She was the wife of Albert Joachim Sr., to whom she had been married 54 years.

Born in Pawtucket on Oct. 1, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Adolphe Sr. and Gertrude (Baris) Collette. She had attended St. Cecilia's Elementary School, Pawtucket, and was a 1941 graduate of the former St. John the Baptist High School, Pawtucket. She had resided in Attleboro for 30 years, previously living in Central Falls, R.I.

Mrs. Joachim had worked as a quality assurance representative for Texas Instruments for 20 years, retiring in 1986.

She was a longtime member of St. Cecilia's Church, Pawtucket, and a member of the Central Falls YMCA Senior Citizen's Chorale Group.

Mrs. Joachim had enjoyed all types of music, including swing, semi-classical, and big band. She had enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, crocheting, and cooking. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Robert Joachim of Rehoboth; five sisters, Stella Sweet of Central Falls, Jean Plociak of Pawtucket, Constance "Connie" Johnson and Rita Manley, both of Central Falls, and Marguerite "Marge" Pike of Pawtucket; three brothers, Leo and Robert Collette of Pawtucket, and Adolphe Collette Jr. of Norton; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was the mother of the late Albert Joachim Jr. and sister of the late Richard Collette.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Cecilia's Church, Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. Burial will take place in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket.

Arrangements are by the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., North Attleboro.

Frances Narciso, 80

MANSFIELD -- Frances Narciso, 80, died Sunday in Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro.

Born in Lafferty, Ohio, on Nov. 2, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Ned and Margaret (Mangeot) Ciccolini. She had been raised and educated in Leominster, and was a graduate of Walpole High School. She had resided in Mansfield since 1942.

Mrs. Narciso was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Women's Club of Mansfield.

She is survived by her husband, Victor Narciso; her children, Cheryl Cloutier in Rhode Island, Margaret Anderson of Mansfield, and Thomas Narciso in Maine; her siblings, Edward Ciccolini in Florida, and Constance and Silvia Ciccolini, both of Worcester; and five grandchildren.

She was the mother of the late John Narciso.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary's Church, 330 Pratt St. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the Bolea-Amici Funeral Home, 115 North Main St.

Leon Burns, 65, retired truck driver

NORTH ATTLEBORO -- Leon Francis "Frank" Burns, 65, of Elm Terrace, a retired truck driver, died Saturday at home. He was the husband of Janet (Capozzi) Burns, to whom he had been married 40 years.

Born in the Dorchester section of Boston on April 5, 1938, he was the son of the late Francis and Thelma (Barritt) Burns. He had been raised in Dorchester, and had also resided in Needham and Dedham before moving to North Attleboro five years ago.

Mr. Burns was an Air Force veteran.

He had retired from Ryder Logistics in 2000 after six years of service, previously working for the Original Crispy Pizza Co. of Boston for almost 30 years.

Mr. Burns had enjoyed fresh water fishing, was an avid reader, and a factual historian.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael Burns of North Attleboro; a sister, Gail Daniels of Marlboro; a brother, Michael Pezzella of Whitman; two grandchildren; and four nephews.

A celebration of life with veteran's honors will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Commonwealth Chapel of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls. Burial is private.

Ralph Cote, 82, hub and die cutter

NORTON -- Ralph W. Cote, 82, a retired, self-employed hub and die cutter, died Saturday. He was the husband of Lucille (Phaneuf) Cote, to whom he was married 56 years.

Born in Attleboro on March 18, 1921, he was the son of the late Fred and Jennie (McCue) Cote. He had been educated in Attleboro schools and a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. He had resided in Norton for 52 years, previously living in Attleboro.

Mr. Cote was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theater, discharged as a T-5. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

He was the owner of The Ralph Cote Co. Inc. of Norton for many years until retiring. He had also worked for the Robbins Co. of Attleboro for many years and for Klitzner Industries of Providence.

Mr. Cote had made original engravings for Smith & Wesson, Colt Firearms, Ducks Unlimited, the Wild Turkey Federation, and many other major companies world wide. Many pieces of his work are on display at the Smithsonian Institute, Washington.

He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, a member of its Holy Name Society, and had served as a collector during Mass for over 40 years. He was a life member of the Attleboro VFW.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Ronald Cote of Norton; a sister, Marie Richards of Attleboro; a grandson; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

He was the brother of the late Wilfred, George, Ernest, and Doris Cote.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Mary's Church, South Worcester Street. Burial will take place in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, at 1 p.m.