1925
2011
Chester A. Gautreau, age 85, of Palmetto Florida, formerly of Rumford, Maine, died June 9, 2011 at Braden River Care in Bradenton, Florida following a long illness.
He was born in Rumford, Maine in September 1925 a son of William and Rose (Chabot) Gautreau.
Chester was educated in Rumford schools.
He served in the US Army during WWII, and served in the Battle of the Bulge.
Chester was employed for 33 ½ years with Oxford Paper Company.
Chester lived in Rumford most of his life and following retirement in 1975 has resided in Palmetto Florida. 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, Florida; 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, three sister, Lorraine Arsenault, Marjorie Coulombe, and Geraldine Lyons.
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June 14, 2011
In Sympathy For Your Loss
May each new day bring you peace and comfort.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit # 24
Rumford, Me.
June 14, 2011
Diane Chabot Pard
On behalf of the “Association des Chabot” please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, relatives and friends. Our prayers and thoughts are with you
in this moment of painful loss …
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