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Fred Guinn Obituary
Born in Cumberland, a son of the late Jake W. and Bertha M. (Hathaway) Guinn. Mr. Guinn worked in the Maintenance Department of Texas Instruments in Attleboro for 30 years retiring in 1970. He was a WWII Army Air Corp Veteran serving in the African Theatre. He was a past troop leader for Troop 35 B.S.A. South Attleboro and a member of the South Attleboro American Legion Post. He lived in Attleboro, MA and Pompano Beach, FL before moving to Johnston in 1995.
Besides his wife he is survived by his children; Paula Winsor, Kevin Guinn, Dennis Guinn, and Karen Birmingham; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Charles Guinn, Mildred Trowbridge, and Ethel Tomlinson.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial service Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 6 pm in the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Ave. (Rte. 44) Greenville. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to Meals on Wheels, 70 Bath St., Providence, RI 02908 will be appreciated. Information and guestbook, visit TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com.
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June 16, 2009
To the Guinn and Winsor Families:
I remember going to Grandpa & Grandma's house to play when I was a little girl and seeing his big dog "Winston" a great dane. I remember the time we spent at the lake and also our trip to see the in Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.
Christine Reece
Granddaughter
Cathy Guinn
June 16, 2009
Dear Grandma
My prayers go out to You most of all Grandma. I will always remember the visit we had to Florida and seeing you in Winston-Salem. Grandpa Fred was a wonderful man. I can only pray that my life will be filled with as much rich family joy as Grandpa was. love Cathy and your great granddaughter Katlin
Anne-Marie & Ray Goyette
June 16, 2009
To the Guinn & Winsor families:
Our deepest sympathy on your loss - Fred was a wonderful person. Ray and I hold him fondly in our memories. We will keep both he and his family in our prayers and in our hearts.
God Bless.
Diane Vincent
June 15, 2009
To the Guinn & Winsor Families:
Our deepest sympathy on your great loss. Fred was such a wonderful man. I can still see him sitting in Sec. 11, Row A at McCoy Stadium cheering the Pawsox on. May he rest in peace.
Art & Diane
June 15, 2009
Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff & Jennifer Travison
Donald & Joanne Brandt
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