Susan Lee Gauthier, 62, of Andover, formerly of Brockton, passed away at the Stanley R. Tippett Hospice Home, in Needham, MA on Friday, October 3, 2014 after a lengthy illness..

Born in Boston, MA, on Wednesday, July 2, 1952, she was the daughter of Robert W. and Clare (Flaherty) MacFarland. Susan was raised in Brighton, attending local schools, graduating from the Roslindale High School.

For over twenty years Susan worked for the M&I Corp., in Braintree. She then went on to work for the S.B.L.I. Corp., in Woburn, until she was forced to leave due to her deteriorating health.

Susan will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed travelling with her family throughout the years on many fun family vacations, reading, and was an avid Patriot's Fan. She will be dearly missed by her family and many wonderful friends and co-workers that she has.

She is predeceased by her father, Robert W. MacFarland, in 1997

She is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Laurence R. Gauthier, of Andover; sons, Jason L. Gauthier, of Meredith, NH, Laurence R. Gauthier and his fiancée Amanda, of Stoughton, MA, Bryan J. Gauthier, of Andover; two beautiful grandchildren, Addison and Henry Jude Gauthier, both of Stoughton; her mother, Clare MacFarland, of Rockland, MA; her brother, Robert W. MacFarland and his wife Karen, of Lakeville; her nieces, Kara and Liz; many other nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends, and co-workers.

Her family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate her life on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St., Rockland. A graveside service will be held at the Knollwood Memorial Park, in Canton on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 11:00am. Rev. Rodney Copp, pastor of the St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church will officiate.

Donations in Susan's memory may be made to the Stanley R. Tippett Home, 920 South St., Needham, 02492, or to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Oncology Center.