Catherine Y. (Gauthier) Richard, 71, of New Boston and formerly of Nashua, passed away Sunday morning, December 13, 2020 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, after a brief illness. Her husband Michael S. Richard, passed away on Thursday, December 10th.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on June 25, 1949, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Ernest and Lucille Pauline (Gaudette) Gauthier. Cathy grew up in Nashua and attended Sacred Heart School of St. Patrick Church, Mount St. Mary’s High School and graduated from Nashua High School Class of 1967. She furthered her education at Southern New Hampshire University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree.
Cathy began her career at Sanders Associates in Nashua and then worked as a secretary in the Goffstown School District and later in the main office of the Hooksett School District.
In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening, crocheting and cross-stitch. Cathy and Mike were married June 24, 1971 and had made their home in New Boston since 1981. She loved and cared for her family and friends deeply, and will be missed by many.
Members of her family include her daughter, Sarah B. Cooper and her significant other, Gene Kalaw; grandson, Dayton Cooper; brother, Richard Gauthier and his wife Valeria; sister, Amy Bailey; also nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Cathy was predeceased by a brother, Philip Gauthier.
There are no calling hours. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louis de Gonzague Church on Monday, December 21st . Donations may be made in Cathy’s memory to: The New Hampshire Food Bank, 700 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03109. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
