1912 – 2003

YARMOUTH – Lawrence Gauthier, 90, of 5 Northwood Road, died at his residence Wednesday, Sept. 24. Born in Rumford, Nov. 6, 1912, a son of Louis and Marie St. Pierre Gauthier. He graduated from Stephens High School.

Mr. Gauthier was a member of St. Athanasius and St. John Parish and was married to the former Geneva McKay on Dec. 31, 1935.

He worked as a State Trooper for 32 years retiring in 1974. He was awarded the 1st Legendary Trooper Award, and was a member of the Waterville Lodge of Elks.

He is survived by a daughter, Suzie Gauthier of Yarmouth; a son, Lawrence W. (Bill) Gauthier of Vernon, Texas; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Jean (DeDe) Daughty; a son, George Edmond; three grandsons, Michael L. Gauthier, Glenn A. Estabrook Jr., and Ralph (Rick) Doughty.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Alan Carter and Staff at the Mercy Primary Care of Westbrook, and the Hospice Division of Community Heath Services.