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Michael Henry Gauthier died on December 8, 2025 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH following a period of declining health.
He was born on March 10, 1966 in Manchester, NH, the son of the late Henry Gauthier and Yvonne (St. Cyr) Gauthier.
Michael was a lifelong resident of Manchester, the youngest of seven children. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing amongst many other outdoor activities. Michael had a passion for old cars and enjoyed sharing his knowledge of cars with others. He was a loving and considerate brother and was well cared for by his six siblings.
Michael is survived by his brother, Richard Gauthier (Diane), his four sisters, Terry Clang, Pauline Harden (Marvin), Anita Paris (William) and Louise Gryval (John). He was also loved by his many nieces and nephews. Michael was predeceased by his sister Joanne (Gauthier) (Hudson) Mahoney.
SERVICES: Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 4 -7 p.m. at Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, in Manchester, NH. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Committal prayers and interment will follow at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, in Manchester, NH. Family and friends are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Michael's name to the Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Road, Merrimack NH, 03054.
Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium assisted the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please go to https://phaneuf.net/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104

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