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William L. Gaudette

1929 - 2020

William L. Gaudette obituary, 1929-2020, Storrs, CT

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1929

DIED

2020

William Gaudette Obituary

William L. Gaudette, "Bill", of 135 N. Niantic Dr., Charlestown, RI, son of Valmore & Florence Gaudette, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2020. Born on May 7, 1929 in Springfield, MA, he eventually settled in Connecticut where he lived until retiring to Charlestown, RI. Bill was an Army Veteran, honorably discharged in 1953. He worked most of his life in restaurant management until he & his wife, Victoria Gaudette, purchased the Altnaveigh Inn in Storrs, CT in 1984, which they jointly operated until 2004. Bill leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Victoria (Apuzzo) Gaudette, 5 beloved children: Debra Betancourt of Pawcatuck, CT, Jeffrey Gaudette (Lynn) of Colchester, CT, Christopher Gaudette (Renee) of Marlborough, CT, Ann Vose (Matthew) of Mansfield, CT , and Andrew Gaudette of Oakland, CA, 3 beloved step-children: Theodore Wojcik (Mary) of Marlborough, CT, Roberta Wojcik-Andrews (Ian) of Ypsilanti, MI, and Christine Wickes of Guilford, CT, 19 beloved grandchildren, & 7 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by one grandchild. His family thanks the loving care provided by the dedicated staff at Foundations Park Altzheimer's Care Center in Toledo, OH where he stayed from June, 2019 until his death. Bill will be honored at a Memorial Service in Rhode Island with details to follow. Donations may be made at a charity of the donor's choosing.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 22, 2020.

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James Vendola

November 7, 2022

Mr. Gaudette was my first manager and he is the one that got me into the hospitality field. I worked with him at Jack August in East Hartford he was my manager, in Mentor,. I respected him deeply and I´m sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful person and I learned so much from him. Because of his influence I successfully became an executive chef and worked in many large hotels on the east coast, and I contribute my success to his leader ship. I lost my mother and father in 2020 and I always wondered where he ended up. I´m sad to find my journey ends with the sympathy message, thank you once again, sir, you were the biggest inspiration in my life.

James Nowak

April 24, 2022

My sincere belated sympathy to Vickie, Andy and the entire family.

I will remember Bill with deep respect and gratitude for maintaining his promise to hire me when the opening of the Inn at Gwen Careg did not materialize. I learned a lot while working at the Altnaveigh about the restaurant business and also how a couple can lovingly work together.

Best regards,

Jim

Maureen Hollis

August 13, 2020

I worked as a waitress at the Altnaveigh Inn in 1987 and 1988 as a college student. I have never forgotten Bill and Vickie and all that taught me. To Vickie and family, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I remember Bill fondly and he taught me to appreciate fine dining.

Joseph & Marjorie Scutnik

March 26, 2020

God bless Bill a dear friend of The Scutnik Family!

Joseph & Marjorie Scutnik

March 26, 2020

Our deepest condolences in the passing of Bill ; May he Rest In Peace !! God Bless

William Charles

March 22, 2020

William gaudette was a true friend and a gentleman I will miss him dearly .rest in peace Billy boy

D. Morgan

March 22, 2020

Sorry to hear this news. Had been going to the Altnaveigh Restaurant since my undergraduate days at UCONN back in the '70's, and after Bill & Vicky became owners my fiancée and I got married there & held our reception there, and every year until they sold it we had Thanksgiving dinner there. Too good people. Already missed them not owning the Altnaveigh anymore, now that's further exacerbated by Bill's death...Rest In Peace.

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