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A life long resident of Pascoag, he was the son of the late G. Albert and Margaret A. (Reynolds) Gautreau. Mr. Gautreau graduated from Burrillville High School in 1953, received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Providence College in 1957 and was a Summa Cum Laude graduate of New England Institute of Anatomy in 1963.
His career began in 1961 at the R. J. Boucher Funeral Home, Pascoag, becoming the Funeral Director in 1963 and its President in 1973. He simultaneously began working in 1958 at the former Gautreau's Restaurant, Chepachet serving as its President from 1973 until his retirement in 2001. Mr. Gautreau was a former USAR Company Commander (Captain) Company D, 385th Infantry Regiment-75th Division (TNG), Warwick, retiring in 1969, a former member of the Burrilliville Lions Club, an active member in the Pascoag Council K of C #383, RI Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association.
He is survived by his six children, Tod A. Gautreau, Eric J. Gautreau, Wendy A. Koprusak, Susan 'Sue' K. Smith, all of Pascoag, Thomas G. Gautreau of Hickory, NC and Lynn Deschamps of Harrisville, a brother, Robert F. Gautreau of Pascoag and thirteen grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Edward R. Gautreau.
His funeral will be held Saturday, September, 1 2007 at 9 AM from the Boucher Funeral Home, 272 Sayles Ave., Pascoag with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St Joseph's Church, 183 Sayles Ave., Pascoag. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Pascoag. Calling hours Friday from 5-8 PM. Memorial Contribution in his memory may be made to Dialysis Support Services Fund, ARA Warwick, 1775 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, RI 02886. www.boucherfh.com
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LAURIE Barber
September 6, 2007
To the family,
Your "dad" was a "dad" to all of us kids who hung around the house and restaurant for so many years. There are so many memories I have of him. He will be missed by all who knew him. But he is where he has longed to be for so long, with your mom , and I know he is truly happy now.
Love you all,
Laurie Barber
Kevin Tatro
August 31, 2007
I Miss all of you guys. I am always thinking of you and the great fun times we had together. Like early mornning egg fights before school, Manhunt and that skimobile. That truck Eric and Todd had I thought was the coolest thing. Baby Moons with 60's and duel exhaust. Keep in touch. Kenny, Kim, Mom and Dad give their best wishes. My number is in the book. Call me if you need any of their contact information. They really would like to hear from you all.
Richard Mandeville
August 30, 2007
I was parish priest at St. Joseph's in Pascoag for six years and got to know your Dad quite well. It saddens me that he has passed away and I am certain that I cannot be there for his funeral. We were golfers, poker players most of all good friends.
My best wishes to all of you who will carry on his memory.
Ken Raspallo
August 30, 2007
To the family,
Maureen and I are saddened by our loss. When first meeting George and Carol, I always new that they would be a couple forever. They are now at the final stage where we will all be, and meet, at a later date. Meanwhile, we rightfully grieve this tremendous loss. The world we live in has too few people like my friend George.
He was a man who made family, friends, and professional acquaintances with ease. I will always remember his wonderful ways as we sat in the restaurant and talked about his love for Carol and his children.
As a man devoted to his spouse and family, I truly know how his heart longed for the day that he and Carol would be together, once again.
To all of us who loved George, we have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to share his life for a single moment.
Although our friendship was not one where we visited frequently, as often is the case for men; but friends only need to know that they have a 'good friend'.
Sincerely with prayers,
Ken Raspallo
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