January 31,1959 – June 8, 2011
It is with great sadness that we are announcing the passing of Maurice Gauthier. “Moe” passed away in the family home on June 8th. Moe was well loved and respected by all that knew him. He was a compassionate and generous man, who stood for fairness, honor, honesty and above all respect of all those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him. He loved to laugh, and was an inspiration to many. He will be missed and lovingly remembered by his Partner Stephen (Steph) Davis, his Step Mother Irene St-Jean, his dad Lucien Gauthier, Mother in Law Rosalie Davis, his brother Bob Gauthier, Sisters Jeannette, Lise and Anne. Nephews, Mitch, Mathew, Nieces Laurie-Anne, Alisha and great Nephews Calab and Lucas, and many friends including Troy Boyer, Debbie Fulmore, Ross Morgan, Doug Logan, Paul Lewowich, Edardo Hunden, Brett Johnson, David Duncan, Helen Eng and Peter Nahan.
A Funeral Service will be held on June 18, 2011 at McCall’s Funeral Home, 1400 Vancouver Street at 2:00 pm. A celebration of life to follow after the service in the McCall’s Family Centre.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish to donate in Maurice’s memory, may do so to a charity which supports our youth. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Lorena Miranda (Craftsman Collision-Langley Bypass)
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Ray Chatelain sorry to hear this..i remember Maurice as a young boy in Iroquois Falls when her sister Lise was my best friend.my deepest sympathy for the Gauthier family and eh Lise,i’m just an email or phone call away
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Elizabeth Storbo I so miss Maurice. His personality was a treasure. He had such a beautiful smile and laugh. We will always miss you Mo.
God bless you and give you peace
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Nancy Dunphy Annie my dear friend,
So sorry to hear about Moe, he was such a great guy and still so young. I can not imagine what you are going through. Please know I am here for you when you are ready to talk.
Love Nancy
hugs
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Gary Cruz I remember the Life you Lived and things you taught me.Holding on that is all I have left..RIP my friend MOE..I will never forget you and your genuine friendship!!!!I’m saddened with your immediate passing!!
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Francine Bourque I have just learnt of the passing of Maurice – my deepest sympathies to the entire family. I saw him many years ago and his Mom Irene always had a twinkle in her eye when she talked about him. It is sad to have someone leave this Earth at such a young age but hope he watches over his family and gives them the courage to cherish the memories they made over the years. Rest in Peace Maurice
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Lt(N) retd André St-Amant It was with great sadness that I learned the news of Moe’s passing away, by my cousin who lives in Victoria. I met Moe for the first time in the mid 90s, and I had the privilege to work with him at CFB Esquimalt from 97 to 2000. He was one of my greatest friend, and I will always remember him for his smile and good laughs. Moe and Stephen were really great hosts when they invited friends to their new house and other events, like a sailing trip, weekend of camping, etc. Last time I saw Moe, was during my cross country trip by train, in 2007, that ended in Victoria, and Moe and i had a nice dinner together. My sincere condolences to the family, and particularly Stephen, his partner of many years.
All my prayersAndré St-Amant
Trois-Rivières, QC
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Yannick Godbout My condolences to Moe’s family. I met Moe in 2007 and found him to be a down-to-earth guy, full of life. I remember his stories of sailing around the islands and the joy he had in recounting his traveling experiences. I know he enjoyed life, but I am saddened by the fact it was so short. He is one of those persons that positively influenced those around him. Rest in peace, Moe.
Yannick
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Major (retd ) John Kimak My sincere condolences to Moe’s family.He worked with me at CFB Esquimalt. In addition to his professionalism at work he was a very creative person. I remember visiting his house in Victoria and being impressed with the way he renovated and landscaped his home .He was a conscientious officer and a man of integrity. He was a true professional as a Personnel Administration Officer(Logistics) ,leader and friend.
John
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Jackie Walsh Sincerest sympathy to Auntie Irene and Lou on the loss of their dear son Maurice and to the entire family. Auntie Irene, you have always spoken so highly of Maurice and held him in high regard with great love and admiration. May he rest in peace and gently guard over you both! My prayers for continued strength and courage to all during this most difficult time.
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John Haggis My deepest sympathy to Maurice’s family. Moe was a man of service, always willing to do the extra to help people out. I had the pleasure of working with Moe on the CFSA Executive where he was Vice CMDRE and training officer. As training officer, he would use his own boat to take parents out so they could watch their children sail. It was small acts like that, which made him so special. He will be missed by us all.
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WO Joe Merritt My deepest simpathy to you all. Moe was a great inspiration to me when I was trying to learn my second language. He was also an amazing officer and confidant. You will be sadly missed.
Mes sincere condolences à tous. Moe était un grand influence pour moi quand j’ai suivi ma cours français. Aussi un officer magnifique. Vous serez manquera.
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Mitch Martel My deepest sympathy to you, Steph, and the rest of the family. Moe was an amazing person and friend and will never be forgotten! Hearing of this news saddens me deeply. Rest in peace good friend!
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Deb Fulmore My friendship with Moe, was a treasured gift. The Angels have taken him and I am left with beautiful memories of the times we shared.
Truly great friends are hard to find, and Moe was so easy to love, and he will be impossible to forget.
Our friendship, will be in my heart forever
With deepest sympathies to Moe’s family, and all who loved him
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Wayne Seward My condolences to Maurice’s family and especially to Stephen. My heart and prayers goes out to you all at this time. It is not easy but just pray for yourselves now that you could gather the strength for the next few days to follow.. and Thank You Stephen, for letting me know..Take Care Of You My Friend.. Love you..
Mister Wayne
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Bonnie Scott I was deeply saddened to hear of Maj Gauthier’s passing.
Althought I worked with him for less than a year he always treated me like an old friend. He had a delightful irreverent sense of humour, which I enjoyed immensely.
To say that his time with us was far too short is an understatement. The reality is that he will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew him.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends. May you all find the strength and courage to get through the days ahead.
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Louise Hardy Maurice & I are cousins through our moms who were twin sisters… so I lovingly called Maurice my ‘other’ younger brother. We got good use of that line over the years. I lost my real brother in 1974 so Maurice then became my ‘only’ brother. I have too many great memories to list so I will share only this one – the boy gave great hugs. My heart goes out to Stephen and his mother, as well as Maurice’s siblings, my god-father Lucien and god-mother Irene. Say hi to the family, till we meet again.
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Alastair/Bella Mulholland We wish to extend our deepest condolences to you all at this sad time. Sincerely Alastair and Bella. 4740 Treetops
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Kim Sakamoto I was with great sadness to hear the news of Moe’s sudden passing. Working with him at CFB Esquimalt over the last 3 years, Moe always had a smile and often a joke and laugh for all. Deepest sympathy and warm sincerity to his family, friends and life partner from all those that had the pleasure of knowing him. Let us gain comfort from the thought of him resting in a better place, and always remember his soul and spirit in our hearts.
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Judy Marston I miss him already. He was a kindred spirit and while we haven’t seen each other as much as would have been nice in the past year, I woke up the morning of his death thinking “I need to call Moe” and then, as life interceded, I didn’t. Now I regret it incredibly, as you might guess. I’ll miss my friend so much. Steph, thank you for leaving the message the other day — I haven’t called back to give you time to grieve, but I will say hello at the memorial this weekend. I am so bereft for your loss. And I’m so saddened for all of our loss because Moe was a really amazing bright spark on this planet and he has left us way way WAYYY too soon.
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Ron & Marilyn Matthews So sorry to read of Maurice’s passing. Our condolenses to Stephen,Rose and Maurice’s family.
Marilyn & Ron Matthews
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LCdr (ret'd) Joanne Steinmetz My sincerest condolences to Moe’s family and friends. Moe and I worked together off and on during the past 10 plus years while posted to CFB Esquimalt and MARPAC. He was a man of integrity and great kindness who has departed this world far too soon. Adieu mon ami.
Joanne
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Commander Tim Allan I am saddened by the news of Moe’s passing. I had the good fortune of working with Moe at MARPAC. He was a man of quality who called it as he saw it. I recall many instances where his enlightened perspective served as a beacon for the way ahead.
Stephen, friends and family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
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Reed I Cudmore, Padre I recall Moe clearly from our days at Naden, in the mid to late nineties, although I had not seen him since. His calm, professional manner at meetings, and his sunny disposition always impressed me. May God’s grace and compassion be with his family and friends in this difficult time.
Yours most respectfully,
RI Cudmore
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Natalie Vincent I was so sorry to hear the news of Moe’s passing. He and I have been in contact via email and phone for over 2 years with regards to the Sailing Association and finally just met face-to-face last month. His smile, sense of humour, and genuine caring nature are what I’ll remember most.
My sincere condolences to his partner and family.
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Kathy Thom I was deeply saddened to hear of Moe’s death. My deepest condolences to Moe’s family and friends. You have left this earth far to early.
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Catherine Dolores Dohm My sincere condolences go to Moe’s partner and his family. He was a man of justice and caring who had a smile that lit up the room. A great loss.
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Céline Bélanger I still can’t believe that Maj. Gauthier has left this earth so early….at such a young age with so many dreams still to be fulfilled. He has been my Commandant for almost 5 years at BLTC and has been a great leader. He was a caring, fair, open minded and honest person whom I will remember forever. I know that he will be missed by a lot of people. My heart goes to Stephen as well as to all his family and friends.
Sincerely,
Céline
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Ray Stacey My deepest sympathy to Moe’s family during this terrible time. I was fortunate to have Moe help me deliver my sailboat from Vancouver some eleven years ago and have always appreciated his goodness, fairness and his smile. Truly a good man and much respected. Knowing Moe made one a better person and his memory will carry on. Our thoughts are with the family.
Ray and Gerry
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André Sincere condolences to Maj (Ret’d) Moe Gauthier’s family and friends. Courage during this very sad period. Taken early,…His loss is a choc to anyone who has known him, he was a true human being. He lived every moment, it seemed, as if it was the last, rightously : he was peaceful, generous, very friendly with an obvious and permanent sense of duty, and patriotism…An ideal colleague. I got to cross path with him at random in a parking lot a week before his passing…A smiling face is a vivid memory of the happy and peaceful man I have known. Reposez en paix, vous manquerez énormément à votre famille, aux amis et collègues.
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Steve Lawrence My deepest sympathy to Moe’s family, may they be of great support to each other in this time of loss and sadness. I have known and worked with Moe for the past few years and have the deepest respect for him. He always made time to chat with you when you needed and always put the needs of others before his own. I will miss him but remember him fondly.
Steve Lawrence
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Cdr D.R. MacKeen It is with deepest sympathy to Maj (Ret’d) Moe Gauthier’s family and friends. He was an excellent man to work with and he will be sorely missed. Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Take care my friend,
Commander Doug MacKeen
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Dianne R. & Lloyd May the hands of our Loving God envelop all those that Maurice touched and may he rest in peace. We loved him and his Mom (Irene) thought the world of him. To Steph our deepest condolences.
Love and prayers always,
Dianne, Lloyd and Irene
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Dana Govang My deepest condolences to Moe’s family and friends. Although I’d only known Moe for three years he always greeted me as a old friend. I will miss talking about old cars over a beer and seeing that infectous smile as he walked the docks at the sailing club. May God bless his family and comfort them at this time of loss.
I just heard about your passing away Moe. You were always a delight to see and talk to. You always brightened my day. You will be missed dearly.