of Chelsea, Michigan, age 67, passed away quietly at her home Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was born Tuesday, April 26, 1955, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, born to James Lewis and Esther Marie (Patton) Henry; raised by Arthur Oliver “Bud” and Bessie Rosella (Keckler) Birchman.

Pat graduated from Van Buren High School in 1973. She worked for Equity Meats in Ohio, St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, in Shipping and Receiving at Borders Books Distribution Center in Dexter, and then with Jaytech, a subsidiary of L & W Engineering. Pat volunteered with Faith In Action between her jobs at St. Mary and Borders Books, and was recognized as Volunteer of the Year in the early 90's. She was a Girl Scout leader for 13 years, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. Pat spent a lot of time with her family. She enjoyed garage sales and bowling. She liked fishing, camping, and being outdoors, tie dye clothes and 70's and country music.

Pat married Richard James Gauthier on June 1, 1979, at Our Lady of Sorrows in Farmington, and he survives. She is also survived by her son, Daniel (Courteney) Gauthier of Ypsilanti; daughter, Mary Gauthier of Chelsea; two grandchildren, David and Ryan Gauthier of Chelsea; brother, Michael (Pamela) Henry of Bowling Green, Ohio; many nieces and nephews; and brothers- and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, James Henry II, Martha Reed, Sarah Henry, Jennifer Franz, and Jimmy Birchman.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 3 - 5 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith In Action, 603 S. Main St., Chelsea, MI 48118.

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