Arthur A. Gauthier 1931 ~ 2008 Chicopee Falls- Arthur Armand Gauthier 76, Ascended into the Journey of Everlasting Life, April 24, 2008 from his home, in the care of his devoted family. Arthur was born in Chicopee Falls and was a life long resident. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.. Prior to his retirement, he worked at Rexnord, Springfield. He was a parishioner of St. George Church, Chicopee Falls. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Lillian (Blanchard) Gauthier, a loving son ,Jean Paul Gauthier of Chicopee; 5 loving daughters, Denise Turgeon of Southwick , Connie Lynch of Springfield, Laurie Antaya of Feeding Hills, Janet Brewster of Florida, Sue Towle of Southwick; 2 caring sisters, Margaret Gauthier of Springfield, Jacqueline Poor of Maryland; 11 cherished grandchildren, Renee, Yvette, Marc, Daniel, Stephen, Kevin, Sean, Christopher, Heather, Shayna, Alyson ; 5 treasured great grandchildren, Jacob, Dylan, Kylie, Elizabeth, and Jayden. Calling Hours are Sunday 2:00 - 6:00 in Tylunas Funeral Home, 159 Broadway, Chicopee. Funeral services begin on Monday 9:00 am from the funeral home with a procession to St. George Church, Chicopee Falls for a Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00am. Arthur will be laid to rest , with military honor, in St. Rose de Lima Cemetery, Chicopee. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to American Diabetes, 306 Industrial Park Road, Suite 105, Middletown, Ct.06457.