Gerard. Joseph Alponse Gautreau January 18, 1940 January 5, 2008 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerry Gautreau after a long battle with cancer. Gerry passed away peacefully at his home in Crown Point, Indiana with his second wife Katie Gautreau and family by his side. Gerry was born in Bas Cap Pele, New Brunswick on January 18, 1940. At the age of 17 he joined the Navy and sailed for four years on the HMCS Bonaventure. He later moved his family to Shediac and was well know in the community as "The Cable Man". He later travelled around the world setting up cable systems in Aruba, Trinidad, Martinique, Guadeloupe and Mongolia. He leaves behind his four children, Michele of Cambridge, Christopher (Kristina) of Moncton, N.B., Michael (Erin) of Nova Scotia and Jeffrey of Calgary. Pre-deceased by his father Donat Gautreau he is survived by his Mother, Elizabeth (Vautour) Gautreau, his brothers and sisters. Theresa, Yvon, Jeannie, Bernice, Leo-Paul, Lorraine, Bernard. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Sandra Gautreau of Shediac, N.B. By request creamation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and time. Donation can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.