Patricia "Pat" Gauthier

Patricia “Pat” Gauthier, 92, of Albany/Watervliet, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on March 25, 1932, the daughter of the late Donald Ingraham and Myrtle (Pregent) Ingraham. Pat married her late husband, Harold Gauthier, on February 4, 1950 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Albany, and together they were the proud parents of seven children. 

Pat lived most of her life in the “village” of West Albany surrounded by her family. Pat was a strong, hard working and independent woman her entire life. She loved spending time with her family. She was an avid football fan, bird and animal lover, and plant/flower lover. 

Pat was predeceased by her parents, her husband, children Daniel Gauthier and Marie Gauthier, and grandson Matthew Gauthier. 

She is survived by her children Harold (Kuke) Gauthier (Diane), Virginia (Ginny) Gauthier, Michael Gauthier (Elaine), Rosemary (Rose) Cooper (Chuck Manuli) and Christopher (Tiger) Gauthier. She is also survived by her grandchildren Annette Keech (Stephan), Kimberly Jubrey (John), Doreen Ostrander (Lenny Belt), Michael Gauthier (Jennifer), Daniel Gauthier (Sara), Sean MacWhinnie (Caitlyn), Andrew Cooper (Shannon), William Gauthier (Marci), Marc Rogers, Christopher Gauthier (Jocelyn) and Rachel Gauthier (Eric Monteiro); as well as several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was the matriarch of our family and will be missed beyond measure!