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Paul R. Gauthier

Paul Gauthier Obituary

AUBURN < Paul R. Gauthier, 67, of 1 Belle Ave., Auburn, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, at Auburn Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 17, 1939, in Auburn, the son of the late Norbert "Bud" and Madeline Hanlon Gauthier, and had been a life resident. Paul was a communicant of St. Mary"s Church and volunteered for several pasta dinners. He was a Navy veteran, and had retired from the National Guard. Paul had been employed for more than 20 years at Cayuga Savings Bank, having retired in 2000. Mr. Gauthier had volunteered for many years for numerous local agencies. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, the former Deborah Greene Gauthier of Auburn; two sons, Michael (Donna) Gauthier, Robert (Melinda) Gauthier, and a daughter, Susan (John) Fedyshyn, all of Auburn; four brothers, Phil (Angela) of North Carolina, Larry (Maryann), Brian (Kathy) and Steve Gauthier, all of Auburn; five grandchildren, Brittany and Kevin Gauthier, Samantha and McKenzie Fedyshyn, C.J. Panek; two sisters-in-law, Kathy and Eunice Gauthier; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Paul was predeceased by two brothers, Richard "Dick" and Gerald Gauthier. Friends and relatives are invited to attend Paul"s Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. Friday, in St. Mary"s Church, with the Rev. David Fitzgerald as celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph"s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St., Auburn. Contributions may be made in Paul"s memory to a charity of one"s choice. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Citizen on Dec. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Gauthier

17 Entries

Bill Wade

January 5, 2007

I am sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I remember Paul and his brothers from our very young years and through high school. He was truly a 'stand up" guy and can only be reaping the value of his faith, as we all hope to.

Art & Mary DiSanto

December 23, 2006

Dear Debbie - Was so very sorry to hear of Paul's passing...time just flies too fast. We were just looking at movies of Michael,Susan,Bobby and Barrett roller skating on Steel Street. Many happy times on the porch. Our prayers are with you all.

Sue Groth

December 19, 2006

Dear Debbie and family

I am so sorry to hear about Paul. I am praying for you and your family. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know.

Elaine

December 14, 2006

Mike & Donna, I feel so saddened for you and your family. Losing a parent hurts in many ways. I hope you find peace with your memories of your dad, Mike. If you need my support, my shoulders are broad even if my legs are weak, I'm just up the street.

Teri Sharpsteen-Wittmann

December 14, 2006

Dear Debbie,
I was saddened to read that Paul had passed away. I worked with Paul in the "good ole days" at The Bank of Auburn in the early 80's. He was always kind and fun to work with. I could hardly believe that he'd retired in 2000 after working at Cayuga Savings for 20 years. Time really flies. With deep and sincere sympathy to you and your family. God Bless!

Kathy "KK" DeBagio

December 14, 2006

Dear Deb & family,

Paul was a genuine person with a "distinctive" sense of humor. I will never forget the April Fools joke that he played on me. (And yes, I did get even!!!! )

Throughout the years, Paul always took the time with me to catch up on lifes events.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will truly be missed by a wonderful family.

Janet (Geherin) Weston

December 14, 2006

Dear Debbie & Family,
I was so very sorry to read of Paul's passing. He was truly a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

John & Bonnie Driscoll

December 14, 2006

Dear Debbie, Mike, Sue and Bob, we are so sorry for your loss and that we cannot be with you at this time. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. We feel especially lucky to have Bob as our Son-in-Law. We have only known your father for a short time but we really enjoyed his sense of humor and his friendliness towards us all.

RICHARD A. & NANCY CHARLES

December 14, 2006

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dave Brahney

December 13, 2006

Dear Debbie, Our deepest sympathy is with you at this time. So glad we got to see and talk to you and Paul on our last visit to Auburn.

Dave & Laraine Brahney
Leesburg,FL

December 13, 2006

Dear Debbie, Michael, Susie and Bobbie, I am so sorry for your loss. It was so wonderful for me to see "Mr. Gauthier" this summer and talk about the times I babysat for you kids. I will stop by the next time I come to visit my Dad and MaryJane. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Tricia Delaney Shores

Michele Conklin

December 13, 2006

Debbie,
My sincere sympathies go out to you and your family. I knew Paul only for a short period of time in his life but he was a special man. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet him and you. You are in my prayers.

Donna Heun

December 13, 2006

Debbie,Michael,Susan & Bob,

Our heartfelt sympathy to you and all of the family. I will always remember the great times spent with Paul over the last 40 years. He was a good man.

Laurie Lupien

December 13, 2006

Mike, Donna, Kevin and Brittany Gauthier and family,
Your in our thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. Will miss him at the Little League games.
Adam (Emerald Payroll), Laurie Lupien & family

MARILYN GAUTHIER

December 13, 2006

MY VERY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO DEBBIE & FAMILY FOR THEIR LOSS.
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER PAUL AS THE FIRST BROTHER OF DICK. I MOST REMEMBER HIM AS A LEADER MAKING THE FAMILY FEEL SPECIAL. HAD A GREAT LOVE FOR HIS HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN.PAUL WAS SPECIAL. IT WAS GREAT SPENDING TIME WITH PAUL & DEBBIE VISITING ME AT MY HOME IN SARASOTA FL.LAST TIME SEEING HIM AT THE ST. MARY'S REUNION.

MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. I HOPE TO VISIT SOON WITH DEBBIE.

MOST SINCERELY,
SISTER-IN LAW MARILYN

Jeff Gauthier

December 13, 2006

Dear Aunt Debbie, Sue, Michael, and Bobby:
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I would be there if I could. I do not know what to say except that I am honored to have had an uncle as great as Uncle Paul.

Debra Taylor-Weiss

December 13, 2006

We did not have the pleasure of knowing Paul for a very long time, however, we found him to be a very pleasant person with a good sense of humor. We were very happy to have such pleasant people move into our neighborhood and also happy to see their new home transformed into such a pretty place. We will remember Paul playing with his grandchildren in the yard, working in the yard and riding his bike. We will also have a fond memory of Paul and Debbie, our new neighbors, enjoying the late afternoon everyday by reading and having afternoon refreshments in their side yard. We are sorry to learn of Paul's passing-on. We will be praying for you, Debbie, during this difficult time and hope we will have more opportunities to get to know you better as time goes on.

Very Sincerely,
Doug, Debra, Zenobia and Esther
Taylor-Weiss
12 Belle Ave.
252-1445

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