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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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
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.
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.
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to you all at this sad time. Sincerely Alastair and Bella. 4740 Treetops
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.
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.
So sorry to read of Maurice’s passing. Our condolenses to Stephen,Rose and Maurice’s family.
Marilyn & Ron Matthews
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
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.
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