It is with great sadness that the family announces his sudden passing in Azilda on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the age of 81 years. Son of the late Stan and the late Alice (née St-Pere) Gauthier. Beloved husband of the late Jeannine (née Poirier) Gauthier. Loving father of Line Jerome, Lorraine Methé, Michel Gauthier and Robert Gauthier. Dear brother of Normand (Audette Leclair), Simone (Phil Finkle), Fernande (Jacques Pigeon), Denis (Diane Sikatowsky), August (Anne Bertrand), Thérèse and Diane (late Aimé Pelletier). Predeceased by his siblings Doris, Laurent (Alma Major), Camille (late Liliane) and Raymond (late Carmen Martin). Cherished grandfather of Jonathan Savard, Mélanie Methé, Michel Methé, Shawn Gauthier, late Jeffrey Gauthier, Leah Tassé, Jacob Tassé, Maiden Tassé, Devon Gauthier and Sophie Gauthier. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Cooperative Funeral Home, 222 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel. The service will be available via livestream for those unable to attend at Click Here www.cooperativefuneralhome.ca