George L. Gauffreau

George Leon Gauffreau, 60, of East Greenwich passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital surrounded by loving family. Born in Warwick, he was the cherished son of the late Elliott F Gauffreau and Katharine E (Brown) Gauffreau of Exeter, NH.

George, a graduate of the University of Vermont, was an accomplished engineer in the semi-conductor industry. Among his many achievements was the Invention Fulcrum of Process award for his patent developed while with General Electric. His success in business afforded him the opportunity to indulge his passion for travel. In addition to professional pursuits, George was an avid musician. He loved all forms of music, especially Jazz and 60’s Rock.  Skilled in playing the saxophone, flute and clarinet, he performed with the likes of Sterling D Weed and His Imperial Orchestra and the Skaneateles Town Band.

George was a devoted husband, father and grandfather using his free time to coach his children’s soccer teams and volunteering at their school to teach religious education. More than anything, he had a big heart.

In addition to his mother Katharine, George leaves behind his loving wife Barbara J (Perry) Gauffreau, also of East Greenwich; his daughter Amanda and husband Andrew Pastor of Ossining, NY; his son Andrew Gauffreau and girlfriend Shannon Garber of N Attleboro, MA; and his sister Elizabeth A Gauffreau and husband Robert Elwood of Nottingham, NH and their daughter Sonia M Elwood of San Diego, CA. He was also the proud grandfather of James and Liam Pastor of Ossining, NY.

Funeral service Wednesday December 6 ^th at Noon in the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St. East Greenwich, RI. Burial will be private. Visitation prior to the service will be from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Fender Music Foundation to support George’s love of music.