Gauthier, Donald L. Passed away peacefully at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, surrounded by his family on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the age of 68. Loving and devoted father of Derek, David, Christopher (Heather), and Jeffrey. Cherished grandfather of Ella, Kayla, Eliana, Emily, Chase and Isabella. Don will be sadly missed by his sister Lorraine (Tim) Carter, Susan Gauthier, daughter-in-law Ana Carolina Gauthier, his close friend Carmel and his nieces Lindsay and Danielle. He is predeceased by his parents Lionel and Fleurette Gauthier, his brother Harvey and his sister Denise (Dwight) Cudmore. Don was a long time employee of Kidd Creek/Falconbridge while living in South Porcupine. He had a passion for the outdoors which included hunting and fishing. He had a love of music and was an accomplished guitar player along with being an avid sports fan. He never missed cheering for his beloved Montreal Canadiens. The family would like to extend special gratitude to Dr. Siyih, his nurse Kristen and the staff at the Willowdale Retirement Home along with the doctors, nurses and staff at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital. The family will be holding a private memorial service. If desired, memorial contributions in memory of Don may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Juvenile Diabetes Association (JDRF).