Nelson Gauthier passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 7:00 am. Beloved husband of Joyce Byrne Gauthier. Father of Debra Gauthier Gill. Grandfather of Danny L. Gill, Jr. and the late Deidre Lynn Gill, great grandfather of Kaylee Lynn Hesse. Brother of Maurice Frederick. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Funeral Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 10:00 am. Visitation on Monday from 9:45 am until service time. Donations preferred to the American Lung Association. `7To view and sign the guest book please go to www.lakelawnmetairie.com.