Jean Ann Gauthier

WINSLOW – Jean Ann Gauthier passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2021, at home with her family by her side. Born in Waterville on June 18, 1955, Jean was the daughter of the late Alphie and Juliette Gauthier. She graduated from Waterville High School and attended Thomas College. Jean was a dedicated employee at Maine General for 40 years. Beginning as a cafeteria employee, she worked her way up to Director of Food and Nutrition. She was responsible for implementing the “Room Service Program”. She was well respected by her fellow employees. Jean was a big sports fan, especially the Boston teams. She was loved by her very close friends and loved her monthly dinner dates with “the girls”. She was a communicant and Eucharistic Minister for Corpus Christi Parish.Jean was a selfless person, always putting other people’s needs above hers. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her.She is survived by her sisters, Alice Russell and husband Dan, and Fay Gauthier; her brother, Alan Gauthier and wife Robbin; nieces Liane Norsworthy and husband Travis, and Jessica and husband Mark; her three great nephews and one great niece; several aunts and cousins; and her longtime friend Ann. Special thanks to Maine General Hospice and Jean’s nurse, Marcia. The family would like to thank Annie for her dedication for the care she gave Jean for the past five years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 23, at 9 a.m., at Notre Dame Church on Silver Street in Waterville, a burial will immediately follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, please visit http://www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to share your memories and condolences with Jean’s family.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Maine General Harold Alfond Center for Cancer.