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Albert T. Gauthier, Sr.

  • August 28, 1927 - December 22, 2011
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia
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“Mr G. You were so much a part of my life, growing up in the Jewelry Store business. You will always be in my memories. My condolences to your...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Renee Simone Shook - VA

“While I didn't spend extensive time with Mr. Gauthier, I met him several times and he made me laugh. My deepest sympathies and wishes for comfort...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Neil Johnston - Atlanta, GA

“My mother, Johnie Woolbright, and I want to extend our deepest sympahty to the Gauthier family. ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Trena Ferebee - Virginia Beach, VA

“Uncle Al you were a great uncle to me. I remember all the good times we spent in the summers in Zuni. Mini bike rides, learning to drive the cars...Read More » ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Joyce and Gene Midkiff - Hayes, VA

“Uncle Al, Thanks for all the great times. Your love, wisdom and sense of humor have left an indelible mark on my life. I hope you knew how much I...Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Bob Furtado - Swansea, MA

“Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all the Gauthiers and extended families. With love, Marsha and Roy Gibbs ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Marsha and Roy Gibbs - Chesapeake, VA

“Al will all ways be remembered as a great guy in my book ! You mention "Al Gauthier" and all you talk about is all the great times you had together...Read More » ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Ken Miller - Swansea, MA

“Will always remember the great times and Al (The Moose) putting up with his nephews and I when we visited Virginia. He certainly was a special guy...Read More » ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Gary Miller - Swansea, MA

“Everyone dies. Not everyone really lives. Uncle Al you really lived! We love you and will miss you very much. Love Beth and Patty ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Beth Gauthier and Patty Gudonis - VA

“Uncle Al the kiddies pal. What a great Uncle. I always believed he thought of me as one of his own children. He was a surrogate father. Who else...Read More » ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: John & Sheri Gauthier - FL

“Beth and family - our prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Holly & Michael Gudonis - NY

“Uncle Al, when we last spoke you told me you loved me and I you the same. I am fortunate to have had those last moments with you. I Love you with a...Read More » ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Beth Gauthier - Richmond, VA


Albert T. Gauthier, Sr., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, after a long illness. Albert was born on August 28, 1927 in Fall River, Mass. He was predeceased by his parents, Ovila and Alberta Gauthier; and his sister, Evette Furtado. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Elsie Spivey Gauthier; one brother, Raymond Gauthier; and one sister, Jeanine Willis; seven children, Albert (Butch) Gauthier, Jr., Renee Gauthier Clark, Paul Gauthier, Michael Gauthier, Clifton Bradshaw, Patricia Bradshaw Kellihan and Tommy Rinehart; sixteen grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren. He was a Merchant Marine and a Master watchmaker graduating from Waltham Watch Company in Massachusetts. He was a former owner of Rene Jewelers of Norfolk and Hampton, VA. There will be a celebration of Albert's life on Wednesday at 1 p.m., December 28, 2011, at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Ocean Park Fire Dept. or charity of choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.