J. "Elmer" Hagan

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing  of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and farmer, J. Elmer Hagan, age 86, peacefully with his loving wife and family at the QEH on May 28, 2024  Elmer, son of the late Joseph and Kathleen (Hughes) Hagan, was a hard working man who devoted his life to his family, his faith, and his farm.

Elmer, with his wife and family, found his true calling on the farm. He spent countless hours in the fields, under hot sun and in the pouring rain, always ensuring the animals were cared for and the crops were thriving.

Left to mourn is his loving wife Evelyn (Flood) of 62 years, children Randy (Kim); Tracey (Rob O’Connor) and Kimberley (Joey Smith), grandchildren Kelsey (Varun Sharma), and Mitchell Hagan; Liam (Alyssa Mol), Brianna and Ryan O’Connor; and Patrick and Riley (Bailie Campbell) Smith.  Survived by his brothers and sisters-in-laws Leo Condon, Inez Duffy, Rita Matters, Marie Flood, and Wayne and Eileen Sharpe. Predeceased by his son, Little Elmer, parents in law Mary Alice and Matthias Flood, brother’s and sister’s in-laws, Bob and Bernice Jelinski; Peter and Stella Funke; Rosaline Condon, Jack Duffy, Frances Matters and Linus Flood.

Funeral mass on Friday, May 31, 2:00 p. m., at St Francis of Assisi, Cornwall PE.  Interment at St. Malachy’s Cemetery, Kinkora following the funeral.

Special thank you to QEH Emergency Department and Unit 2 for their excellent care. Donations gratefully accepted to the QEH Emergency Department or Unit 2.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Lawless Funeral Home, Kinkora. 

Rest in peace, dear farmer. Your work here is done, but your spirit will forever live on.