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Dennis Guthrie Obituary
of Littleton, Navy Vet; 69
LITTLETON -- Dennis "Dennie" Guthrie, 69, of Littleton, died at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA, on October 1, 2013.
He was born in Ayer on November 9, 1943, son of Martha (Willis) Guthrie of Ayer and the late Clayton Guthrie. Dennie grew up in Ayer and Littleton area, and was a graduate of Leominster Technical School.
Dennie served in the U.S. Navy completing two tours in Vietnam. After the Military, he moved to San Jose, California and then made his home in Oregon until 2001. Dennie then moved back to the Littleton area after connecting with his High School Sweetheart in 2000.
Dennie had been employed as an HVAC technician for the past 21 years; most recently for the Department of Defense at Hanscom Air Base in Bedford, MA. Dennie loved to putter and got great satisfaction in building a cottage on Frye Island in Maine. There he loved to fish and go out in "The Boat" and totally relax.
Besides his mother, Dennie is survived by his wife, Jacqueline (Gray) Guthrie of Littleton; and children, Dennis E, Guthrie Jr, of Portland Oregon, Denise and her husband, Hugh Callahan of Battle Ground, WA; Lynne Luce of Lowell, Brandi Bryson, of Ayer, and Shane Flannery and his wife, Danielle of Farmington, Maine; along with nine grandchildren, Liam and Sean Callahan of Washington, Christopher Luce of Washington, Ashley Luce of Lowell, Leo and Alexia Flannery of Farmington, Maine; Andre Mayorga of Ayer, and Ryan and Garrett Smith of Farmington, Maine. He is also survived by a brother, Richard Guthrie of Pepperell.
GUTHRIE -- Visiting hours will be held at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St., Littleton on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 1-3 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, please contribute in his memory to the American Red Cross or donate blood as he did frequently. Please see www.badgerfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Guthrie
Carol Bevis
September 26, 2019
I find it so hard to believe six years have passed since Denny was sharing his humor and knowledge with us all. By now he's met my mom who joined all those who journey to the next chapter of life nearly three years ago now. I still pray for Denny and his family every day and hope they all have moved thru their grief to just remembering the joy Denny brought. I miss you my friend...may you be having the time of your life on that boat up there! See you when I get there one day.
Carol Bevis
Facility Manager B1614 HAFB
Carol Bevis
October 7, 2013
Jackie...I'm very sorry I was unable to attend the services Saturday...I found out too late. It has been my great honor to know Dennie all these years here at Hanscom and I will miss him as will all who know him...but I will not speak of him in the past tense because I truly believe he is still with us. He passed thru a veil we all must one day pass thru - and though we cannot see him and hear him and speak to him in the same way - he is still here with us. He will always be nearby those he loves the most...and he'll visit the rest of us too. He can still hear us and see us - and as long as he is remembered and loved he is not gone...he is just away. He is waiting for the rest of us to join him - and I'll bet he's building a big cabin and boat so he can entertain us all when we join him one day. Please know I'm here if there is anything at all you need me to help you with - if it is in my power to do so, consider it done. My deepest condolences in your sadness - time does NOT heal this - but in time it will be easier to go on - which is what Dennie wants us all to do.
Italia Minchello
October 7, 2013
I am Italia Minchello from Hanscom's Civil engeneering Department. I knew Denny from Civil engeneering and as a Union Representative. My heart agonizes over what you are all going through. There are no words other than the comfort in knowing that God is in control and He will strengthen you, hold you, and continually keep you close if you ask for it. Once again I am so sorry for your loss.
October 5, 2013
I just want to say sorry for your loss. I have only know Dennis for a short time, I worked with him at Hanscom Air Force Base. Dennis was a little rough around the edges sometimes but he loved to stay busy, and he loved his family and he loved going to the cottage in Maine. He would gladly help me if I didn't understand something, that he was working on, or if I had a problem on another piece of equipment around the base.I am sure this is true with the rest of the guys he worked with. He will truly be missed by the crew. Again Sorry for your Loss My thoughts and prayers for you all at this difficult time. he will be missed God Bless his family Paul Barker
Roland & Carol Lang
October 5, 2013
Jackie and family
We wish to extend our sympathy to you
in the loss of Dennie. Our prayers are
with you. So glad we saw you and Dennie
at the 50 class reunion. We are there
with you in spirte.
God Bless
Roland & Carol Lang Durham, Ct.
Leslie & Bruce Russell
October 3, 2013
Dear Jackie and Family,
We are so sad for your loss. We had been looking forward to your kayaking with the group again. Bruce will be donating blood in Dennie's memory on Monday here in FL. God Bless.
Leslie & Bruce Russell
October 3, 2013
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you all at this difficult time. Lenny Butilier
October 3, 2013
Dear Jackie,
I'm so so sorry for you. Such a terrible tragedy.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peg McLaughlin
October 3, 2013
Dear Lynne and family. So sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time. Gail Walton
Sharon Barker
October 3, 2013
Payers for you and your families, Jackie... you are in my thoughts and prayers
Nancy Porter
October 3, 2013
Jackie...after finding a lost love, he has now been taken away. I'm so sorry...
Scott Rutherford
October 3, 2013
Sorry for your loss yuo have our deepest sympathy's. HAFB Fire Dept.
October 2, 2013
Jackie,
So sorry to hear about Dennis.I knew him by the Everly Bros.
Peter & Donna White
Patricia King
October 2, 2013
My earliest memory of Dennie is as Jackie's boyfriend in high school many years ago. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
Dan Landry
October 2, 2013
There are many of us that would call Denny a great friend. He was loved by many and will never be forgotten. I will miss you buddy.
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