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Henry Gauthier Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Henry Gauthier, a longtime resident of Fernandina Beach, FL, on September 7, 2025. Henry was a proud graduate of Fernandina Beach High School, Class of 1974. He was known for his dedication to the community, having worked as an Activities Director at Amelia Island Care Center, a cook at local restaurants, and a custodian for Nassau County Schools until his retirement. Henry was also an active member of the Crew Social Club and expressed his love through cooking and sharing music as a local DJ.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the community. Funeral arrangements will take place at Oxley-Heard at Saturday, September 20th. Family and Friends Fellowship will be held from 12pm-1pm. The public Memorial Service will take place at 1pm.

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Published by News Leader from Sep. 12 to Sep. 26, 2025.

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Pearl Lewis

September 20, 2025

God bless you all love you all pearl brown Lewis

Kenneth Ancrum

September 19, 2025

Very good friend would help anyone he helped me tremendously I will really miss my friend. Kenneth ancrum.

Denise Chatman

September 17, 2025

I remember henry as being one of the nice guys. He was my brother's class mate samuel Chatman. And then I found out we are related, that was a big plus. What I really remember about him is that perfect afro, it was very well rounded, pretty near perfect.
My prayers to Ms Lillian and Anita(nicnan) &Victor. Henry got victory in Christ Jesus. No more sickness, pain and no more suffering. And the best part about this we that are still here walking in The grace of God, We get to see our loved ones again.prayers to the family that God hold you and comfort you with His peace as only he can. "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worth to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us. ROMANS 8:18

Ava Collier

September 13, 2025

Cousin, I will miss you very much. I am so grateful and happy that we were able to spend some time together recently - just listening to jazz, laughing, drinking a little wine and talking. It was wonderful being with you and I will treasure that time in my heart forever. There won't be a time that I visit Burney Park and won't think of you. I'll sit under the gazebo for you. Cousins are special because they understand the dynamics of the family - complicated or not - they get it and that level of understanding is a bond for life. Thank you, Henry, for being in my life for all of my life. I love you and I'll see you again.

Cymonne Smiley

September 12, 2025

You will be truly missed! Thank you for always being there when I called.
Your ELH family will miss you too!

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