BRADENTON, Fla. — Chester A. Gautreau, 85, of Palmetto, Fla., formerly of Rumford, died June 9, at Braden River Care, following a long illness.

He was born in Rumford, September 1925, a son of William and Rose (Chabot) Gautreau. Chester was educated in Rumford schools. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and served in the Battle of the Bulge.

Chester was employed for 33 ½ years with Oxford Paper Co.. Chester lived in Rumford most of his life and following retirement in 1975, has resided in Palmetto, Fla. He worked setting up mobile homes in the park where he lived.

He was a communicant of Holy Cross Church in Florida. Chester was a member of the LeParesseux Snowshoe Club, the American Legion and past commander of the VFW. Chester enjoyed golfing, boating and fishing and hunting.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Theresa (Arsenault) Gautreau of Palmetto, Fla.; a brother, Erene Gautreau of Rumford; a sister, Alfreda Bernard of Rumford; a special niece, Jeannette (Arsenault) Mason of Harpswell; and several other nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, William Gautreau; and  three sisters, Lorraine Arsenault, Marjorie Coulombe and Geraldine Lyons.

You are invited to share your, thoughts, condolences, and fond memories with the Gautreau family by visiting their guestbook at www.SGThibaultFuneralHome.com.