Rita P. Gauthier, 72, of Dunnellon, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014. She was born March 9, 1942 in Lewiston, ME to George Bergeron and Blanche Dostie. She moved to Dunnellon in 1998 from Davie, FL. Mrs. Gauthier was a secretary for a mechanical contracting company. She was also a volunteer for Friends of the Library. She is survived by her loving husband, John A. Gauthier of Dunnellon, son, John Paul Gauthier of Ypsilanti, MI, daughter, Bobbie A. McLochlin of Crystal River, FL, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many loving relatives and friends. She loved to cook and enjoyed baking for her family and friend’s .Her generous heart filled her home with love, fun, family and friends. She had a very unique talent to recognize and make homemade cards and gifts for her many friends and family .A memorial service will be held on Tuesday Nov.4 at 6pm at Roberts Funeral home 19939 E. Pennsylvania Ave Dunnellon, FL 34432. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name, to a charity of your choice.