OAKLAND – Leo George Gauthier fell asleep in death peacefully with his family by his side on April 1, 2023, at the age of 83.

He was born in Barre, Vt. on Oct. 23, 1939 to Clarence and Dorothy Gauthier. He was one of 10 children. Leo moved to Maine when he was 16 years old to live with his older brother Cliff. He attended school at Williams High in Oakland, went on to further his education by taking a business course in Skowhegan. Joined the Air Force in 1956-1964. Married the love of his life Sadie Farnham in 1960.

Leo dedicated his life as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1979. He loved his Christian family and enjoyed helping those in need. Leo spent time in his ministry sharing his faith and the Bible’s promise of living on a paradise earth and one day seeing his loved ones again, by means of a resurrection, especially his wife Sadie. Leo was also a family man along with his faith, his family was the most important thing in life. He treasured his relationship with every one of them. He was known by his family and others as a generous man.

One of the joys he had was looking forward to going to the Early Bird restaurant and having his favorite waitress, Gerry. They had an ongoing discussion of their favorite sports team, which were of course the opposite.

He was predeceased in death by his parents Clarance and Dorothy; his wife of 51 years, Sadie; his siblings Ruth, Cliff and Arthur Gauthier; wife Nancy Warren-Gauthier.

He is survived by his three sisters, Rita Hebert, Hazel Murtagh husband Ed, Doris Blakeney, his sister-in law, Jeanette Pitt; and his cousin, Bobby and his wife Sandy; his three children, Debbie Dechaine husband Dominic Dechaine, Terry Blais husband David Blais, Greg and his wife Nicole Gauthier; his grandchildren Danielle Corradino, Michelle husband Chris Lemieux, Alyssa husband Thomas Roberts, Jada husband Hans Russell, Madlyn Gauthier named by Gramp as “MPG”; great-grandchildren Liam and Bella Lemieux, Claire and Decker Corradino, Ivy and Thomas Beckham Roberts, named by gramps as “Tiger Jack”.

Leo’s memorial service will be held on April 8, at 1 p.m. At the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 416 Main St., Waterville. The service will also be able to be held on Zoom ID 648846860 and Passcode 20061914

The family would like to give special thanks to the amazing staff at the Community Living Center, Hospice Unit at Togus, VA. The staff became our extended family in the last two months. Not only did Leo get the best care possible, but they also treated the family the same way. The love, kindness, patience and compassion they showed were truly amazing and appreciated.

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