Ray died peacefully surrounded by a loving family at LHSC University Hospital on Saturday 25th February 2023 aged 79. Shirley (Hardik) beloved husband. Aimée (Nic Higdon) Gauthier loving father. Dear brother to Normand (Cathy) Gauthier, Nicole (Gerald) Wilson, Serge (Dianne) Gauthier and Jackie (Richard) Beauchamp. He was preceded by his parents, Maurice and Yvette (Pronovost) Gauthier, and his sister, Thérèse Gauthier. A niece, nephew and their children survive. Cremation has been held. A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Canadian Kidney Foundation or Cancer Society’s Wheel of Hope (checks to funeral directors only, please). Commissioned to undertaker Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.
Remembering Ray Gauthier:
Remembering Ray Gauthier: A Life Well-Lived is a heartfelt tribute to the life and legacy of Ray Gauthier, a beloved family man, friend, and community leader. Ray was a man of great integrity and compassion, who touched the lives of many with his kind and generous spirit. Through his commitment to service, Ray made a lasting impact on his community and the world. This tribute celebrates Ray’s life and the many contributions he made to the world. It is a reminder of the importance of living a life of purpose and meaning, and of the power of love and friendship.
Remembering Ray Gauthier: A Life Well-Lived
Ray Gauthier was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born in Montreal, Canada in 1940 and moved to the United States in his early twenties. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He was also a passionate music lover, playing the guitar and singing in his church choir. Ray was a kind and generous man who always put others before himself.
Ray worked as a machinist for over forty years and was well-respected in his field. He was a hard worker and a loyal employee, always putting in extra effort to ensure that his work was done to the highest standard. He was also an active member of his community, volunteering his time to help those in need.
Ray was married to his wife, Mary, for fifty-five years. Together, they raised four children who went on to have successful careers and families of their own. Ray was a devoted father and grandfather, always making time to spend with his family. He was also a great listener and was always willing to lend an ear when someone needed it.
Ray was an active member of his church and was involved in many of its activities. He was an active member of the choir and often volunteered to help out with the church’s various projects. He was also a generous donor to the church, always willing to help out when he could.
Ray was a man of faith and believed in the power of prayer. He was always willing to pray for others and was known for his kind words and encouragement. He was a man of great integrity and was always willing to help out those in need.
Ray was an avid traveler and enjoyed exploring new places. He was always eager to learn about different cultures and customs and was known for his adventurous spirit. He was also a great storyteller and enjoyed sharing his experiences with others.
Ray was a man of great character and integrity. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who always put others before himself. He was a hard worker and a loyal employee who was respected in his field. He was an active member of his church and community and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Ray Gauthier was a life well-lived and will be greatly missed.
Remembering Ray Gauthier: A Life Well-Lived was a heartfelt tribute to the life of a man who made a lasting impact on the world. Ray was a dedicated family man, a successful entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for social justice. His legacy will live on through the many people he touched and the causes he championed. His life was an inspiration to us all, and we are thankful for the time we had with him. May his memory be a blessing.
