Mildred (Millie) K. Gauthier of Chatham passed away January 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born December 13, 1941 in Chatham she was the daughter of the late Francis J. Russell and Dorothy Tompkins Russell Leonard.

Millie was in the Chatham Central School class of 1959. After graduation she worked at Columbia Box Board and later at the Hudson River Bank and Trust and Trustco Bank until her retirement.

She was a charter member of the East Chatham Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Millie enjoyed gardening and cooking and she prided herself on keeping a spotless home. Her two sons and five grandchildren were her pride and joy.

She was predeceased by her son Richard, her step father Charles Leonard and her aunt Vera Tompkins Williams.

Millie is survived by her sons Russ (Margy) of Ghent, Randy (Paula) of Plattsburgh; five grandchildren Lindsay (Tom), Alexandra (Cory), Brian, William (Sarah) and Keiri (Travis); five great grandchildren Cadence, Dillon, Jillian, Eli and Vivian, her loving sister Sandy Jackson and many nieces and nephews.

Services are private. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com. Memorials in Millie's name may be made to the Chatham Area Silent Food Pantry, 77 Main Street Chatham, NY 12037.