Nelson Anthony Gauthier

Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the age of 86 years, at Etobicoke General Hospital, Etobicoke, Ontario.

Born in Truro, Nova Scotia, Nelson was the son of the late Joseph and Ida Gauthier (née Shepherd).  He was predeceased by his partner of 40 years, Maureen Walker (2021).  Nelson will be fondly remembered and missed by his stepdaughter, Shannon Walker, and by his granddaughter Amanda Walker and family.  He will also be remembered by his niece Rosemarie in Germany. He was predeceased by his siblings Harold, Raymond, Vivian, Jeanne, Jack, Arthur, Agnes, and Evelyn.

For over 21 years, he began each day with a group of wonderful people at McDonald’s on 25 Carrier Drive in Etobicoke, where he enjoyed his morning coffee, scrambled eggs (made just for him), and a newspaper.  During that time, he formed many lasting friendships, especially with the former owners, Ron and Linda, who remained a close part of his life until the very end.  The daily companionship of his McDonald’s friends brought him great joy and was something he looked forward to every morning.

Donations in memory of Nelson may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.peacefultransition.ca.

“When I had to leave you, I didn’t go too far.

Look up to the heavens.  I’m a brilliant shining star.

When we miss each other and want each other near,

you shine your light upon the earth, and I’ll shine my light up here. 

So we always will remember.  When we seem so far apart.

To shine our light together, with love upon our hearts.”