Dorman Gauthier, age 63, died unexpectedly at his home in Ocala, Florida on December 9th. He was born in Berlin, NH on August 8, 1949 and resided in Augusta, Maine for over forty years. His parents are Katherine (Wheelock) Gauthier of Dover, NH, his late Father Donald Gauthier, Sisters Susan Steele (partner Lou Ward), Sandra Armentrout,(husband John) and brothers Daniel and Don. He leaves Nephews Corey & Elijah Pinette, Nieces Dominique, Juliana, Marena, Heather & Kelley. Dorman also leaves behind his very close friends, Larry Fleury, Ingrid & Frank Parady, Ken Linaberry, and Dyan Sawtelle. He’ll be greatly missed.
Dorman worked his whole life serving the sick of Northern and Central Maine, at Augusta General Hospital and was respected in his field, making life-long friendships an important part of his life. He was an avid movie fan, lover of music and collector of fine art and glass ornaments. He was a partner in a Signature Christmas Ornament Studio: "FENIX", co-owned with Ken Linaberry. He enjoyed his gardens and two Boston Terriers, Butch and Molly. He was rather proud of the Heritage of his unique name, passed on from his Grandfather Dorman and Uncle Dorman (‘Jim’) Wheelock, both deceased. He was a talented and popularly sought-after Country DJ, friend to all at PJ’s Lounge, Augusta particularly, for many years.
Mr. Gauthier fought a valiant battle against Cancer and won. His generosity to his family and friends was returned to him many times over especially by loyal friends who shuttled him to and from Maine, NH and Boston hospitals during his treatments. Dorman recently moved to Florida to enjoy his new home, well-earned retirement and a longtime dream of getting away from snow!
Funeral arrangements and Cremation Services are under the direction of FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 5740 So. Pine Ave, Ocala, FL. Services and Burial will be private in the Spring. In lieu of floral arrangements, the family prefers donations to: Alzheimer’s Adult Day Services, 610 Sullivan St, Berlin, NH 03570, in memory of Dorman J. Gauthier, in behalf of Katherine Rose Gauthier. We, his family, are certain that Dorman would want all his friends to have a wonderful Christmas, in his memory. That’s where his heart always was. Local arrangements are by the Bryant Funeral Home, Berlin, NH.