GILFORD - Peter P. Gauthier, 72, of Gilford, passed away at home on Saturday, January 27, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer, with his wife of twenty-four years, Jane, by his side.
He was born in Holyoke, MA., graduated from Comprehensive High School with high honors in cabinet making. He worked for thirty-six years as an Architectural Carpenter and retired from the NH General Court Legislative Operations in 2015.
Prior to moving to New Hampshire in 1995, he resided in Palmer, MA.
Peter was a Vietnam Veteran, serving two tours in Vietnam while serving in the US Navy, Seabees Unit MCB58 from 1965 to 1969.
He taught CCD class at St. Thomas Church, played in minstrel shows as a wing man and was a member of the Elks Lodge in Ludlow, MA prior to moving to NH.
Peter had a great love for the outdoors, fishing, hiking, boating, long rides in the White Mountains and enjoyed woodworking in his shop.
He is survived by his wife, Jane (Gullmes) Gauthier of Gilford, three children; Lee, Peter L. and Jill Keiter, a step-son, Leroy, three sisters; Carroll Prive, Marlene Pouliot and Dolores Brodecki, several grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be no calling hours.
Services will be private.
Per Peter's request, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.