It is with extreme sadness to announce that Norman Joseph Gautreau passed away at the age of 90 on Sept 21, 2007 at 6:00 PM with his family surrounding him and holding his hands.....he went very peacefully and is now with his beloved wife, Rose. Norman has been in declining health for some time and his passing is certainly a blessing as he is now at peace.
Born on January 13, 1917, the third of four children to Joseph and Eva Gautreau of Lynn, Massachusetts, Norman started drawing when he was a young boy. One of his favorite pastimes was going to the movies after which he would return home and sketch his favorite scenes from the big screen... Click here for more info
For more than fifty years the art of Norman J. Gautreau of Revere, Massachusetts, has given pleasure to thousands. Prints of his paintings hang in numerous households and offices throughout the country, extending even to Italy and Hawaii.
His paintings chronicling the history of Revere Beach have especially gained...
