GAUTHIER, VIOLA MARY - With heavy hearts, the family of Viola Mary Gauthier announces her passing, on Friday, November 1, 2013 at her home. Loving wife to the late Joseph Gauthier until his death in 1991, she was born in Tignish, PEI., to the late Herbert and Alice (Perry) Peters. Vi worked at the Sugar Refinery for several years retiring in the late 60’s. She was a devout Catholic, attending Assumption in her earlier years with her family and then Stella Maris later in life. Vi loved to play cards, especially 45’s, crib, scat and Chinese bingo. She treasured her earlier days on Ellerdale Street where she would sing, play guitar and party with her friends. She absolutely loved flowers and had a “green thumb” for any house plant. Vi is survived by her children Linda Gauthier, Saint John, NB., Bob (Joyce) Gauthier and Joe Jr. (Cecilia) Gauthier, both of Toronto, ON., brother Edgar Peters; sister Evangeline Jeffrey; grandchildren David and Kevin Gauthier; great granddaughter MacKenzie; her special feline friend Patches and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Along with her parents and husband Joe, Vi was also predeceased by her sisters Georgina, Levina and Loretta and her brothers-in-law Clem, Ed, Pete and Alley.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Rd, Saint John, NB., (506) 646-2424 with visitation Monday from 6 to 8 pm and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 12 noon from Stella Maris Catholic Church followed immediately by a reception at the funeral home. Following cremation, interment will be held at St. Joseph’s cemetery. Because of Vi’s love of flowers, the family would appreciate floral arrangements in her memory in lieu of charitable donations. Online condolences may be placed at www.fundyfuneralhome.com