Robert M. “Rob” Gauthier, 60, of Woonsocket died Monday afternoon June 9, 2025 at Landmark Medical Center as a result of injures sustained in an accident earlier in the day on South Main Street in Bellingham.
Born and raised in Woonsocket he was a son of the late Paul and Pauline (Tellier) Gauthier. He was a lifelong resident of the city. In his earlier years Rob was employed at Precision Automatic Corporation and at Garelick Farms before retiring.
Rob was a communicant of All Saints Parish and later attended St. Joseph’s Parish. His faith was central to his life. Rob was a very devout person, listened to Christian devotional music and had a special devotion to praying the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. In previous years Rob volunteered for the Feed My Sheep ministry at All Saint’s Parish.
Rob had a variety of interests. He spent his time enjoying each day and did his part to make the world a better place for everyone he met.
Rob was dedicated to his exercise regimen including walking, riding his bike, lifting weights and keeping busy in general. He immersed himself in doing all types of yard work as it gave him the opportunity to be outside, take in the fresh air and genuinely relish each season of the year. In his spare time Rob liked to cast his line while fishing taking advantage of the time to appreciate God’s beauty in nature.
Rob also liked old movies and classic television shows from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Some of Rob’s other enjoyment came from his innate talent with a pool cue as he could play with the best of them at the pool table.
Rob loved all those in his life, most of all his family and circle of friends. While he was quiet at first, once he got to know you Rob would playfully tease and smile his way into your heart. He loved his family deeply as he took trips with his mother on their adventures together. Rob also participated in the Living Well Program. He loved many genres music with hundreds of CDs that were the soundtrack to Rob’s life.
Rob gave the “Gift of Life” as an organ donor.
Rob is survived by his brother and two sisters Raymond Gauthier, Gloria Blackshaw and her husband Timothy and Diane Libucha and her husband John all of Woonsocket. Rob is also survived by his extended family of many nieces, nephews and cousins and their families.
Everyone is welcome to gather to remember, honor and pray for Rob at his funeral Wednesday June 18th at 9:00 am from the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated for the repose of Rob’s soul at 10:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 1200 Mendon Rd. Woonsocket. Rob will be laid to rest in the family lot at Resurrection Cemetery in Cumberland. Visiting hours are Tuesday June 17th from 4:00-7:00 pm.
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