Obituary: Raymond Paul Gauthier

Raymond Paul Gauthier, at 72

Raymond Paul Gauthier of Hull passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Born December 1952, Mr. Gauthier was the second and beloved son of the late Rita E. (Breen) Gauthier and Robert J. Gauthier. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1970-74 as a submariner. Following his time in the Navy, he continued his education at Virginia Tech, where he studied naval architecture. He began a long and dedicated career at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, where he “sent nuclear submarines to sea” for 32 years. 

To say that Mr. Gauthier was an avid fisherman would be an understatement. He had saltwater coursing through his veins. Mr. Gauthier’s lifelong love for fishing began as a child in Hull, fishing off the town pier. Little did he know that his fishing journey would end at that same town pier. He truly came full circle. Mr. Gauthier’s outgoing personality, humor, and loyal friendship made him a great fishing companion. His welcome and acceptance into the local Hull fishing fleet meant everything to Ray. Thanks, guys! 

Mr. Gauthier was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Robert Jr., and sister-in-law Marianne Gauthier. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Mollie (McKenna) Gauthier; his children, Erin Gauthier and her husband, Jason Plourde of Portsmouth, NH; Jill Vinciguerra and her husband, Brett Vinciguerra of Portsmouth; and Ross Gauthier and his fiancée, Michelle Magers of San Diego, California. Mr. Gauthier was the proud grandfather of Caleb Plourde, Geno Vinciguerra, and Ginger Vinciguerra, who brought him immense joy. He also leaves behind his brothers John (Susan) Gauthier, Paul (Darlene) Gauthier, and Peter (Elizabeth) Gauthier; his “Uncle Mike,” Michael and Kathryn Breen of Hingham; sisters-in-law Mari-Anne Souza of Somerville and Linda LaLiberte of Hull; his lifelong best friend, Timothy Haley of Hull and Goldendale, Washington, who offered emotional support and encouragement throughout; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Mr. Gauthier will be remembered for his love of family, enjoyment of the ocean, and sense of humor. His life was one of generosity, laughter, and love – and his memory will live on in all who knew him. “One more drift…” 

A graveside service will be held at Hull Village Cemetery on November 8 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, www.dana-farber.org.