Northborough – John H. Vautier Jr., 66, passed away on April 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. John was predeceased by his son Corey S. Vautier in 2009.
John is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Mary (Christensen) Vautier and two adoring daughters Allison Cowdrey-Vautier and her husband Jimi of Northborough and Felicia Vautier and her fiancé Corey Strange also of Northborough. John was the best Grampy ever to his five grandchildren Corey Hazzard, Michael Cowdrey-Vautier, Matthew Cowdrey-Vautier, Coralee Schwartz and Josephine Vautier-Strange. He is also survived by his siblings Cheryl Vautier of Westborough, Ken Vautier of Tallahassee, FL, and Diana Vautier of Blackstone, as well as many nieces and nephews. Sadly in addition to his son Corey, he is also predeceased by his brother Jeffrey Vautier.
John was born in Bridgeport, CT on January 31, 1958, to the late Louise and John H. Vautier Sr. He began his professional truck driving career as a young man just out of high school. He worked for many moving companies over the years including North American Van Lines, Mayflower Van Lines and United Van Lines. Up until recently he worked for Gallo Moving Company of Milford, MA. Altogether, John drove 18 wheelers long distance spanning 45 years and 5 million miles.
Over the course of his career, John received over 18 safe driving awards. In 2009, he was honored as the super van operator of the year, a national recognition of which he was very proud.
John was a very hard worker and a very generous man. He was also very devoted to his family. He especially loved all holidays and family gatherings. He appreciated Mary’s home cooked meals and even willingly shopped at Market Basket to help with the groceries.
John was an avid New England Sports fan, especially of the Patriots. He enjoyed traveling with Mary for pleasure when time allowed, especially to Hawaii, Nashville and to many Florida beaches.
John’s entire family will miss him dearly and take comfort knowing that he and Corey will be reunited in heaven. We would like to thank John’s best friend Fred McDonald for all his love and support during this difficult time. We would also like to thank Brookhaven Hospice for their compassionate care of John.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours at the Chiampa Funeral Home, 5 Church Road, On the Common, Shrewsbury on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 2:00 – 5:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM in The First Church of Marlborough. Interment will be private at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s name to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer at Lustgarten.org or mailed to 415 Grossways Park Drive, Suite D, Woodbury, NY 11797.
