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James Gauthier Obituary
Jim was born in Waltham, Mass., and lived in Boston for most of his life before retiring to Hernando, Fla., in 1993, living there for eight years before moving to Crystal River, Fla., in 2000. In 2013, Jim moved to Statesboro to be closer to his family.
Jim was a United States Army veteran, serving in Germany at the conclusion of the Korean War, and was a lifetime member of the Massachusetts State National Guard and was also a member of the Framingham Minute Men.
While in Boston, Jim served as a labor foreman with the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 560, where he was a lifetime member; was a member of the Moose Lodge #1018 in Waltham, Mass., was an active member in the Elks Lodge #2522 in West Inverness, Fla., and was a communicant of St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Statesboro.
Jim is survived by his wife, Pauline H. Gauthier of Statesboro; sons, James Joseph Gauthier III, and his wife, Christine, of Avon, Conn.; Peter David Gauthier, and his wife, Katia, of Statesboro; and Eric James Tomlin, and his wife, Laura, of Oxford, Mass.; daughter, Robyn Baker, and her former husband, Scott, of Cohasset, Mass.; sister, Sally Charbonneau, and her husband, Robert, of Waltham, Mass.; grandchildren, Kylie Gauthier, Noelle Gauthier, Samantha Baker, Cole Baker, Nicolette Gauthier, Danielle Gauthier, Eric Tomlin Jr., Trevor Tomlin, Madeline Tomlin and Jacob Devine; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with the Reverend Douglas K. Clark officiating. Inurnment will follow in Georgia Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, with military honors, in Glennville, at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
Please visit our online memorial at www.hodgesmoore.com to sign the guestbook and share fond memories with the Gauthier family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531, Statesboro, GA 30459.
Hodges-Moore Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Statesboro Herald, July 12, 2016
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Memories and Condolences
for James Gauthier
Beth Maffattone
July 23, 2016
To the whole Gauthier family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I have so many fond memories of our many times together camping or just enjoying time with dear friends. Know that you will continue to be in my prayers.
July 14, 2016
So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing,now he can truly retire with no more aches and pain. Our prayers go out to Pauline and ,of course, the whole family. We will still keep you both in our prayers. 'Till we see you, GOD bless you, Pat & Phil Tesorero+
Joe Brannen
July 13, 2016
Peter and Katia, very sorry to hear about.Peter's father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Tesorero & Pat Race
July 13, 2016
Aunt Pauline, Jay, Peter, Robyn, Eric, family & friends, We send our prayers of thanksgiving for Uncle Jimmy's peace. We grieve with you at the loss & pray you remember his bellow, laughter, tickles & love. May your memories comfort you as you celebrate a life well lived. Please stay in touch!
July 12, 2016
Dear Pauline and family
Jim will always be in our hearts and prayers..We have very fond memories of him
And extend our deepest sympathy to you,,out dearest friend .....
As always with love !
Roger & Lorraine
louise savoy
July 12, 2016
Pauline and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers sent your way. Sincerely, Louise (Pelletier ) savoy
July 12, 2016
Dear Pauline and Family our hearts are broken to hear of Uncle Jimmy's passing we are so sorry for your loss. Our family's grow but we also grow smaller. We remember all the good times we shared and wish we could have been near by. We miss you all and send our love, be well. Jan, Ken and Dave Rines
July 12, 2016
Dear Pauline and Family
Sorry to hear that Jim has passed he was one of the last F Troopers.
My regrets go out to you and family.
Love always, Russ Leonard
July 12, 2016
Dear Pauline and family
Sorry to hear about Jim, one of the last F Troopers,
My love and prayers go out to him and you always.
Love, Russ Leonard
July 11, 2016
Dear Pauline & family,
May comfort and peace be yours in the cherished memories you hold in your hearts as Jimmy rests secure and happy in the Father's loving arms.
All our love and prayers, Madeleine and Pete
July 11, 2016
Pauline & The Gauthier family - May God give you the strength to accept the loss of Jim. Our prayers are still with you. Love as always Cecile & Normand Perreault
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