Gene L. Tanguay

Gene Tanguay grew up in the shadows of Mount Washington in Berlin, New Hampshire. He graduated from New Hampshire Technical College in Berlin, NH, with an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Electricity. In 1986, he took a position at Bath Iron Works as a Marine Electrician, and after 34 years, Gene retired from Bath and accepted the position of Field Service Engineer with Boeing in the Bath, Maine office and retired in 2024.

Gene was raised in Lincoln Lodge #3 in Wiscasset, Maine. Gene became Master of Lincoln Lodge #3 in 1992 which was the Lodge’s 200th  Anniversary. In 2006 he affiliated with Bethel Lodge #97. In June 1997 he joined Kora Shrine in Kennebunkport Maine under Ill. Richard Bibber during a joint summer ceremonial with Kora and Anah Shrine Temples. Shortly after joining Kora, Gene became a member of the Kora Funsters where he took on the character of Eeyore, the gloomy donkey from Winnie the Pooh.

On April 1, 2008 Gene, with the help of his Lady Lorraine, Gene started the Kora Buccaneers. He was appointed Director by Ill Glen Lalumiere in 2008 and continues to serve in that current position today.

Gene is also a member of the Oxford County Shrine Club, where he serves as Treasurer. In 2019, he helped start the Oxford County Shriners FEZtival of Trees and continues to serve on that committee.

On January 31, 2007 Gene was presented with the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award. This Award is presented to Freemasons who practice the ideals of Freemasonry and act as role models to the young men who are part of Boy Scouts of America.

In 1981, Gene married Lorraine Wright, and they reside in Gene’s grandfather’s former summer home in Albany Township, Maine. Together they raised two sons, Mark and Adam. Mark and his wife, Laura, and their daughters, Isla and Indira, make their home in Needham Market, England. Adam is also a member of Kora Shrine and lives in Hebron, Maine.

Gene and Lorraine enjoy spending time in both England and the United States with their family. Their granddaughters, Isla and Indira, have a special place in their hearts. Even though they can’t spend much time with them, they spend many hours video chatting with the girls and their parents. Making memories with family and friends is an important aspect of both Gene and Lorraine’s lives.