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John Guthrie Obituary

John Guthrie ÉLowell native, worked at Digital; 68 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - John Guthrie, 68, a former Lowell resident who had worked in Chelmsford and was an active volunteer, died Tuesday, May 25, in Jacksonville of lung disease. He was the husband of Therese Guthrie of Tyngsboro. He was born in Lowell on May 28, 1935, son of the late Bridget and Michael Guthrie. Mr. Guthrie served in the Navy in 1954. Prior to retiring, he was employed with the former Digital Equipment Corp. in Chelmsford. He was also a volunteer, delivering meals to the elderly. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Susan and her husband Steven Pelletier of Lunenburg, Mass., Betty and her husband James Enwright of Dracut, Roger Guthrie of Lowell, and John and his wife Kathy Guthrie of Tyngsboro. He also leaves two sisters, Rita and her husband Dick Donaghy of Pepperell and Theresa Roy, residing in Arizona; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and good friends.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Jun. 2, 2004.

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Jon&LuAnn

June 4, 2004

Steve,Sue & Family

Sorry to hear about your Father, thinking of you all.

Joe & JoAnn Morrissey

June 3, 2004

Steve,Sue & Family

Sorry for your Loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Diane Pierro

June 3, 2004

I worked with John in Chelmsford at Digital and he was one of the best people I've known. We had more fun and more laughs with John when we worked there. He used to cook up large batches of food and bring it in for everyone. I had lost track of the old gang but still thought of them often. We all have very fond memories of John and I was very sad to hear that he passed away. I'm sure his family has wonderful memories of him.

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