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Jim is survived by his wife, Ellie (Santoro) Guild; two daughters, Susan Halpin and her husband, Jim, of Northborough and Lori Perry of Brooklyn, CT.; four grandchildren, Ryan and Carro Halpin of Northborough and Stephanie and Katie Perry of Brooklyn, CT; and a sister, Carol Carr of Mountainhome, PA. He was predeceased by his son, Jimmy Guild, who died in 2006 and a brother, Windsor Butler. Born in Marlboro he was the son of the late Everett J. and Carro (Hathaway) Guild. Jim has been a resident of Northborough since 1960.
Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War in Japan.
Jim graduated from Sudbury High School in 1952. He worked as a Quality Control Inspector for Rotodyne in Marlborough for 35 years before retiring in 1996. Jim enjoyed collecting coins, reading and was a Civil War buff. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed, especially by his friends at Colonial Village, The Northborough Library and the former Olive Branch.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 18th, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street (Rte. 20) Northborough. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery in Southborough. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Friends of the Northborough Library, Inc., 34 Main Street, Northborough, MA. 01532. For online condolences or directions please visit:
www.haysfuneralhome.com
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for James Guild
Kathy Derrick
June 21, 2020
Walk on the beach pickup seashells everybodymissesyou
Dave Elizabeth Janet.Kathy
Beverly Johnson
September 22, 2008
Jimmy, was a pleasant individual who kept me and others here at the Northborough Housing Authority company at night. He loved to associate and talk baseball when it came to the Red Sox games. HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN!!!!
Steven MacBrayne
September 20, 2008
Jimmy, was someone who loved being around people in general. He was one who never was afraid to help people. He was a down to earth honest individual something the world needs much more of on a regular basis.
Deb Wallace
September 18, 2008
Dear Sue, Jim, Ryan and Carro,
We were saddened to hear your lovely father (grandfather) passed away. I remember him as a kind and gentle man, with a wonderful manner with the children. Our thoughts are prayers are with you.
Lovingly,
Deb, Bob, Sara, Alissa and Brett
Jane Forsberg
September 17, 2008
Ellie and family, I was so sorry to hear about Jim. He was such a kind, gentle person. Please know that I am thinking of you at this time.
Demetri Kyriakis
September 17, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you. Jim was a very kind, gentle soul. His spirit will be greatly missed as we still expect to see him in the library every morning, enthusiastically greeting the staff and his friends when he visited the library.
Demetri Kyriakis
Assistant Director
Northborough Free Library
Jim Hassett
September 17, 2008
Susan and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with during this time. Peace be with all of you.
Linda Bishop
September 16, 2008
Dear Mrs Guild, Sue and Laurie,
I am so sorry to hear about you Loss. My prayers and thouhts are with you.
Love Linda (Giovannucci) Bishop
Michael Backus
September 16, 2008
My condolences to the family. I worked with Jim many years ago at Ideal Roller Company and remember him as a kind, patient man.
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