WINCHENDON – Keith E. Gauthier, 59, of 69 East Street, died peacefully Friday, May 1st in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester.
He was born in Winchendon on December 29, 1955, son of the late Earl A. and Rita E. (Duvarney) Gauthier and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. In 1975, Keith graduated from Murdock High School.
Keith worked as an automotive mechanic for many years in the Winchendon area. He enjoyed fishing and ice racing and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Keith was a former member of Winchendon Rod and Gun Club and Jaffrey Ice Racing Association.
He leaves his wife of 27 years, Debra A. (Maxwell) Gauthier; four children, Amy Gauthier of Winchendon, Danny Gauthier and his wife Eve of Florida, Jesse Gauthier of Gardner and Frank Gauthier of Winchendon; a brother, Kevin Gauthier and his wife Lisa of Winchendon; six grandchildren and a nephew Gus Gauthier.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 1 P.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. The Rev. Francis A. Roberge will officiate.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at a later date.
Calling hours in the funeral home are Tuesday, May 5th from 5 to 7 P.M.
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