Richard Gaudry

Richard Edward Gaudry, 72, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2019 in Port Charlotte, FL. Born in Savannah, GA, he grew up in Statesboro, GA. Like his father, he enlisted in the military, and was a Sgt in the Air Force from 1966-1969. Richard moved to Florida in the 1970’s and began working for United Telephone in Port Charlotte. Relocating to Beaufort, S.C., he retired from Century Telephone in 2008. Missing the Sunshine State, he returned to Florida in 2012 where he spent his time enjoying family and friends.

Richard was a proud member of the American Legion Post 110, the Eagles Club and VFW. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved the Georgia Bulldogs. His fun-spirited personality will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Richard is survived by his longtime companion, Rosemary Dwyer, first wife, Cynthia Weant (John Weant), children, Carly Curry (Lee Curry) of Port Charlotte; Grant Gaudry (Nicole Hawkins), of North Port; three grandsons, Logan, Landon and Lucas Curry of Port Charlotte; sister Mary Cecelia Oliver (Ray Oliver) of Statesboro, GA and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Eloise Gaudry, and brother, Thomas Gaudry.

A Celebration of Life for Richard will held be on Saturday, April 27th at the Eagles Club, Harborview Rd, Port Charlotte, FL at 2 pm. Inurnment will be at the Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, FL on Monday, April 29, 2019, at 11:30 am, with military honors.