George O. Cloutier Sr. Obituary (1930

EAST WINTHROP ~ George O. Cloutier, 84, died Monday, August 31, 2015 at the Hospice House in Auburn. George was born in Augusta on December 3, 1930 to Philias and Harriet (Charlestry) Cloutier. He worked at Hudson Pulp & Paper as a papermaker most of his working life but was also employed for a time with Frank Pomerleau, Inc. and Bates Manufacturing, all located in Augusta. George loved hunting and fishing all of his life and enjoyed attending fairs and horse racing. He was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Blanche Gilbert; a daughter, April L. Cloutier; and two son-in-laws, Richard Busque and Kirk Burnham. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia (Dudley) Cloutier, of East Winthrop; a son, George O. Cloutier Jr. and wife, Teresa, of Lewiston; three daughters, Cathy Busque of Augusta, Paula Sounier & husband, Terry, of Augusta and Susan Smith & husband, Gary, of No. Monmouth; granddaughter Tiffany Bickel & husband, Richard, of Blythewood, SC; grandsons Brian Cloutier & wife, Heather, of Rumford, T.J. Sounier of Augusta, Gary Sounier of Vassalboro, and Timothy and Alex Burnham, both of N. Monmouth; along with eight great grandchildren. George’s family wishes to thank the Hospice House for taking such great care of him and a special thank you to Ester, one of his caregivers there. George will be buried in the family lot at Mount Hope Cemetery, Augusta, in a private family gathering. Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of our website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com