Joseph R. "Bob" Gauthier

Joseph "Bob" Gauthier, 73, of Fall River, husband of Theresa A. (Farias) Gauthier, died Sunday, August 3, 2014 after being stricken with pancreatic cancer. He was a dedicated family man and a avid sports fan. Besides his wife of 52 years he leaves four children, Suzanne Gauthier, Karen Gauthier, her late husband Edward Hanrahan, and Debbie Gauthier all of North Attleboro; and a son Rene Gauthier of Fall River. He leaves three grandchildren, Kelsey Wallace, Shane Hanrahan and Aidan Hanrahan; and a great granddaughter Lena Roy; a sister Rena Belanger, wife of Phil Belanger of Melbourne FL and nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Jean Rene and Rita(Michel) Gauthier. Following cremation, his funeral will be held August 13, 2014. Visitation, prior to the funeral from 9:30 - 11:30 AM. LARGE PARKING AREA AND BARRIER FREE ENTRANCE at the rear of the funeral home. Auclairs Funeral Home 690 So. Main St; Fall River, MA. Funeral mass at St. Joseph Church at 12 noon. Reception to follow at 1:00. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.