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Beloved husband of Kathy Reahl Auth; devoted father of Matthew Auth and his wife Tara of North Haven and Daniel Auth of Falls Church, Va.; and dear "Dappa" to his grandchildren, Mila, Everett, and Maverick. He is also survived by his sister Carroll Gothie of Noank; brothers, John Auth and his wife Mary of Westerly, R.I., Gerald Auth of Westfield, Mass. and Chuck Auth of Galveston, Texas. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Michael Gothie of Noank. He also leaves many cousins, in-laws, nieces, and nephews, all of whom will miss him greatly.
He was born in Springfield, Mass. Feb. 25, 1954, son of Gerald Leo Auth and Ellen Carroll Auth. Mike graduated from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. in 1975 and received his MBA from Duke University/Fuqua School in Durham, N.C. in 1977. He began his career in public accounting and then moved on to corporate finance positions in Washington, DC, London, England, and Greater Boston, Mass. After many years in corporate finance, Mike began a consulting service for small businesses, providing part-time CFO services, planning, budgeting, and tax preparation.
Mike was a good friend to many. He enjoyed volunteering his time and talents to organizations in Westford and in Groton Long Point. The Connecticut shore was a special place for Mike, and he was happiest golfing, swimming, walking, and just sitting on his porch with his family and friends. His smile and his distinctive laugh will be long remembered.
Due to COVID-19, the family will have a memorial and celebration for Mike at a later date. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to Emerson Hospital. On the memo line: in support of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital. Gifts can be mailed to the Development Office at Emerson Hospital, 133 ORNAC, Concord, MA 01742. Please include a note to indicate in whose memory the gift is made.
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Debbie (Allen) Hewitt
May 17, 2021
Dear Auth Family,
I just received my Duke Alumni magazine and learned of Mike's passing. I send my deepest condolences.
Mike and I were friends our first semester at Duke. I was in the graduate econ program, and he at the b-school. The 2 programs shared a building in those days. Mike was a great buddy and always upbeat and fun to be around. I can imagine what a great family you are, with him having been at the center of it, and am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Sincerely,
Debbie (Allen) Hewitt
Tom Carroll
November 13, 2020
Kathy & Family Deepest Sympathy during this difficult time. . Mike was one of the "Good guys " in life and always had a kind word or was willing to help. For me is was help with business planning, where he always had keen insight. May your cherished memories of life together and time spent at Groton Long Point remain with you always Sincerely, Tom Carroll
Mark J Carroll
November 13, 2020
Kathy, Matthew, and Dan,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mike and I have been friends since we were little kids. I will miss my conversations and laughter with him. I always looked forward to my conversations with him on game days for Notre Dame football. Mike had a very inquisitive mind. He fought the good fight for a very long time.
Cousin Mark
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