Raymond Albert “Gino” Gauthier

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Mr. Raymond Albert “Gino” Gauthier, 77, a resident of Palmetto, Fla., formerly of Andover, Mass., and Warwick, R.I., passed away on March 8, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Gauthier and the late Claire (Brett) Gauthier.

He was born to the late Napoleon and Rachel (Defusco) Gauthier. He was a self-employed contractor in the Andover area for many years before retiring to Florida. He entered the Marines at age 17 and had received his honorable discharge. He will be dearly missed.

Besides his wife, Barbara, he is survived by his loving children, Lynn M. and her husband, Gerald M. Ferguson of Salem, N.H., Raymond Gauthier, Jr. and his companion, Vicki Standridge of Boca Raton, Fla., Michael P. and his wife, Sandra Gauthier of Warwick, R.I., Sharon A. Gauthier of Warwick, R.I., and Una L. and her husband, Jeffrey R. Sidlik of Methuen; siblings, Henry and his wife, Phyllis of Los Altos, Calif., Robert and his wife, Elaine of Warwick, R.I., David and his wife, Donna Gauthier of Warwick, R.I., and Lorraine Gauthier and her partner, Ron of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, as well as the many children, grand and great-grandchildren of his wife Barbara's family. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He was the father of the late Sean E. Gauthier.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling Hours are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886 would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org