Shirley A. Gauthier

Shirley A. Gauthier obituary, Hilton, NY

Shirley A. Gauthier

Shirley Gauthier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc. on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Hilton - Shirley A. Gauthier passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the age of 80. She is survived by her nephews, Kevin (Amanda) Thomas, and Bill (Sharri) Thomas; her niece, Peggy Thomas; and her best friend, Renee Evans. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Lawrence & Florence Kaufman; and her siblings, Mary Jane Thomas and Butch Kaufman.
Shirley had been employed for many years by the US Postal Service in Henrietta. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, and traveling. She journeyed to the Carribean and Europe, as well as Alaska. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, and she loved her cats. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.
Shirley's Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 14th at 10:00 a.m. at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue in Hilton.
Those wishing may make donations in memory of Shirley to Mr. Grey's Strays, 18 East Avenue, Brockport NY 14420 or any charity assisting cats and other animals. Click on the charity name to link directly to the donation site.

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