Wilfred “Joe” Gauthier, 97, passed away quietly on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Wing Hospital after a short illness. He was born the youngest of four children to the late Joseph and Sarah (Gautro) Gauthier on March 18, 1927 in Ludlow, MA. He was married to Marie (Lavoie) Gauthier for over 44 years. He loved spending time with Marie and his family, and after her death, with his friends at McDonalds. He was a WWII veteran spending more than three years in Germany. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie, brother Alcide, and his sisters Eva Frappier and Rita Burek. He is survived by his son Joseph and his wife Doreen, and daughter Cheryl Gauthier, along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services for Joe will be held on Friday, January 31st from the Ludlow Funeral Home. Visitation is Friday morning from 9:00-10:30am at the Funeral Home with a Liturgy of Christian Mass celebrated at 11:00am in Christ the King Church, followed by burial in St. Aloysius Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Joe's memory to your favorite charity.
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Previous Events
Visitation
31
Jan
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
Funeral Liturgy
31
Jan
41 Warsaw Avenue
Ludlow, Ma 01056
Cemetery Details
Location
1273 Berkshire Avenue
Indian Orchard, Ma 01151
