John Gauthier

GAUTHIER, JOHN J. John J. Gauthier, 77, of Hamden, died Friday, May 30, 2014, at the St. Raphael Campus, Yale-New Haven Hospital. Mr. Gauthier was born November 19, 1936, in New Haven, son of the late John and Catherine Kennedy Gauthier. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a draftsman for the Casco Company until retiring 10 years ago. He was a wonderful uncle who was much loved by his nieces, Beth Behan of Branford, and Cathi (Angelo) Alea of Guilford; his nephew, David (Particia) Colatosti of Virginia; and his great-nieces and -nephews, Robert and Megan Behan and Ben and Mike Alea. He is also survived by the fox. He was predeceased by his sister, Joanne Colatosti. Funeral and burial will be at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the CT Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111. For online guest book, see www.wsclancy.com.