Renaud J. "Ray" Gauthier , of Oak Street, St. Johnsbury, passed away
suddenly early Monday morning, Dec. 12, 2005, at the age of 57. He
was born Feb. 9, 1948, in Coaticook, Quebec, and was the son of
Ludger and Laurette (Scott) Gauthier. His mother, Laurette Hier,
survives him. Ray attended St. Johnsbury Trade School. He married
Susan Jenkins Aug. 22, 1970. He worked at Northeast Tool for 17
years and was currently employed by St. Johnsbury Academy both as
a custodian and instructional assistant in auto studies. He was a
member of VFW Post 10038 in Lyndonville. Besides his mother,
Laurette Hier of Berlin N.H., he is survived by his wife, Susan
Gauthier of St. Johnsbury (79 Oak St., 05819); his daughter, Shelly
May and her husband Edward of Gainesville, Ga. (3420 Osceola Trail, 30506);
his son, Ryan Gauthier and Sarah Richey of Colchester, Vt.
(186 Woodbine by the Lake #2, 05446); twin granddaughters, Katlyn
and Courtney May, and Sarah's daughter, Sadie Moody; his twin sister,
Ramona Solari and her husband Douglas of Englewood, Fla.; brothers,
Paul Gauthier and his wife Linda of Chocowinity, N.C., and David
Gauthier and his wife Tracey of Virginia Beach, Va.; mother-in-law,
Wilma Dodge and her husband Ralph of South Wheelock;
brothers-in-law, Ronald Jenkins of St. Johnsbury, and Blakely Jenkins
and his wife Christine of St. Johnsbury; sister-in-law, Sherry Jenkins
of Lyndon Corner; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
held this Friday at 11 a.m. at the North Congregational Church. The
pastor, the Rev. Jay Sprout, will officiate with selected readings by Fr.
Richard O'Donnell of St. Johns Church. Following cremation, his
remains will be buried in the springtime with military honors at the
family lot in Woodmont Cemetery in East Burke where his infant son,
Scott, is buried. Visiting hours will be held at the Sayles Funeral
Home Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. Ray was so proud to have
served his country during the Vietnam Conflict. The family thought it
appropriate to direct memorial contributions to benefit needy
veterans and their families to the Veteran's Hospital, Attn: Voluntary
Services, 215 No. Main St., White River Jct., VT 05009.
|
|
|
