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MARY THEODORA GAUTHIER
Born: May 07, 1928
Date of Passing: May 13, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARY THEODORA GAUTHIER
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Theodora Gauthier (nee Nabe) who was born on May 7, 1928, in Runnymede, Saskatchewan. She met her husband, Paul Ernest Gauthier in Atikokan, Ontario and married on October 7, 1950, in Lorette, Manitoba where they settled and built a family legacy before Mary retired in the City of Winnipeg. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul, (1995), daughters, Janet (1976), Paulette (2015), Denise (2016) and son Larry (1979), her parents, Jacob and Emilie Nabe, brothers, Jacob and Alex Nabe, sisters, Emma, Anne, Rosalind and Elsie.
Surviving are sons, Robert, Ralph (Katherine) and daughters, Karen (Ross) in Kingston, Ontario and Anna, (Garry) in Calgary, Alberta, as well as sister Ruth and 14 grandchildren.
Mary lived a proactive and mindful approach to life defined by strength, independence and environmental consciousness. Heading out for walks with Mary, either in the country or City, was not just for pleasure as you could ensure she (and you) would be collecting all littered items noticed to dispose of. She embraced learning, yoga and sustainable living long before they became mainstream. When Mary lived on the family farm she was actively involved in charitable works with the Church as well as a devoted member of the choir. Her gardens (when no longer needed to grow produce) held plentiful displays of flowering plants so that when community members drove by, they slowed the pace to view and appreciate the beauty she created. In her later years she undertook the hobby of painting, spending many hours with friends and in lessons to further her art. A woman of many talents, her life was long but there were never enough hours in the day to achieve all she strove for.
Mary will be missed and remembered with a lasting impact on those who knew her.
Honouring her wishes, private prayers to be held later.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I will always remember your visits with mom and dad on our property down the road from your house. I will always remember your FaceTimes with mom and I and after mom passed then my FaceTimes with you. You were someone who was there for me after mom passed away and I am thankful for that. I will miss our talks. You were a strong independent women and you will not be forgotten - Posted by: Heather Gilson (Friend and former neighbour) on: Jun 11, 2025
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We had wonderful times together. I would pick up Mary, Sharon Wachal and Joan Tenchaw at St. vital Knights Villa once a month and we would drive out to St. Pierre to shop at Village Connections. This would be followed by lunch and picking up goodies at the St. Pierre Bakery, and then head back home to the City. The stories, the laughter… Mary enjoyed looking at the fields along the journey. She would talk about her life in Lorette and share with us the great times and hard work she put in at their farm. Always interesting, inspiring and uplifting. I loved her dearly. Thinking of her puts a smile on my face. - Posted by: Estelle Reder (Friend) on: May 18, 2025
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I enjoyed Mary’s friendship very much as my neighbor at The Villa. She was so independent & said she didn’t need help if she could do it herself. We enjoyed doing the communal puzzle at the end of the hall & any 5th floor gatherings at holiday times of the year. She will surely be missed by all who knew her. Sincere sympathies to her family. - Posted by: Pat Walmsley (Friend& Neighbour) on: May 17, 2025
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Rest in peace Aunt Mary. I have many memories of summers spent on the farm. My condolences to the remaining family. - Posted by: Michelle Gauthier (She was my Aunt) on: May 17, 2025