Donald J. Gautreau
September 11, 1935 - August 23, 2019
Melrose, Massachusetts
Donald J. Gautreau , of Melrose, died on August 23, 2019, age 83. Donald was born in New Brunswick, Canada in 1935 to Annie McGeoghegan Gautreau and Cyrille Gautreau, Don graduated from Boston English High School where he was an All Scholastic football player. A Marine Corps veteran, he played football for Camp Lejeune and was All Marine Guard in 1956. He received his Bachelors' degree at Boston College, where he also played football and made many lifelong friends. He retired from the United States Secret Service after 20 years of service in Washington DC, the White House, Texas, and Boston. Married for 59 years to the love of his life Peggy, nothing meant more to him than his family. Donald was the loving father of Ann Ferzoco & Robert of Plymouth, Paulette Sullivan & John of Plymouth, Maria Mallett & Mark of NJ, John Gautreau & Becky of PA and Donald J. Gautreau Jr. & Melanie of Wisconsin. Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Anthony & Tessa, Laura and Mary Ferzoco, Kathleen, John, Annie and Julia Mallett, Mary, Sarah, Samuel and Jennifer Gautreau & Nicholas and Andrew Gautreau. Brother of the late Mary Aaron. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 4:00-7:00PM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday morning, August 29th at 10:00AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. US Marine Korean War Veteran. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Donald's name to Boston English High School, attention Athletic Department, 144 Mcbride St. Jamaica Pain, MA 02130.