Eugene W. Gutter

Eugene Gutter Obituary

Eugene W. Gutter, 86
     SCARBOROUGH -- Eugene W. Gutter, 86, of Scarborough died Oct. 30, 2007, at the Maine Veteran's Home.
     Eugene was born in Philadelphia, Pa., the the son of Albert and Mary Bolcon Gutter. He was educated in Fall River Massachusetts Schools.
     Eugene enlisted in the United States Army in May of 1942 following the attack on Pearl Harbor. He said, It was the thing to do. During WWII he was captured was held POW for 27 months until he and the rest of the prisoners were abandoned one day between POW camps. He was a prisoner in Poland and Stalag POW camp in Munich. Gene was finally discharged honorably in September of 1945. He returned to Fall River, with no work he re-enlisted in the Army and was stationed at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth until the Korean War Started. He was sent back to Korea until he was sent back Fort Williams.
     During this time he married Ruth E. Libby and settled down in Scarborough. In 1954 they purchased a farm on Highland Ave, now known as Highland Avenue Greenhouses and they owned Higgins Beach Market for 32 years. His favorite hobby the past 15 years was owning race horses. He was a member of the American Legion and past Commander of Post 76. He was a volunteer member of Engine 3 in Scarborough for over 20 years. He was a big fan of the Red Sox and Patriots.
     He is predeceased by his wife Ruth Libby Gutter. Survivors include his three children David W. Gutter and wife Erlene of Gorham, Karen McGrath of Portland, Linda Gutter of Scarborough; two grandchildren, David E. Gutter and Joseph S. Viscone; a great-granddaughter, Kani Gutter; and sister Josephine Kochan and her husband Matthew of Massachusetts.
     Visiting hours will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Blackpoint Cemetery in Scarborough.
    Contributions may be made in Eugene's memory to:
    The American Legion Post
    P.O. Box 246 Libby Rd.
    Scarborough, Maine 04070-0246
    Eugene W. Gutter

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Gutter

10 Entries

Valora Baker

November 5, 2007

Linda and Joe
We are very sorry to hear about your Dad's (granddads) passing. I just found out today but want you to know that your in our thoughts and prayers.
Skip and Valora

William Pearson

November 2, 2007

Dear Dave, Erline, and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Bill & Jane

Paul Driscoll

November 2, 2007

I am proud to say that Eugene and Ruth were my first employers. They tought me to work hard and I am forever grateful for that.
I am sad to hear of Eugene's passing. He was a fantastic person.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Betty Jean Howard

November 2, 2007

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry for your loss. I would love to be there with you but can not be at this time due to an illness in our family.
Love Betty Jean

Jenn (Jenkins) Manning

November 2, 2007

Joey & Linda and Family I am so sorry for your loss, Gene was awesome and I will never forget the nights singing Louis with him and you guys. Love you

Susan Swiger

November 1, 2007

To Linda, Karen and Dave, I am sorry for your loss. Your parents were the best. I remember Mom and Dad taking us out to the stand on weekends, Betty working there, and my father always going to chat with your Dad. It is sad we lost touch over the years. Now My parents, your parents and Betty are all together again. My prayers are with you all. I will tell you as I was told when my family passed. Your dad is painfree now, he has waited a long time to go home to your Mother, he was a wonderful, caring, giving man. He will be welcomed by God and will watch over you and your families.

Donna Gallant

November 1, 2007

Linda, Dave & Family, I am so sadden to hear of your Dad's passing. I have many happy memories of going with my Grandparents to "The Friut Stand" That is what we called it back back then. His generosity to the VFW Halloween party's were very much appreciated.He certainly was one of the hardest working men I know.Donna Gallant

Penny Jordan

November 1, 2007

Linda, I never knew your father but I know how special he was to you. Find comfort in the time you spent with him over the past several years. You continually denonstrated your love and respect for him. My thoughts are with you and Joseph. Love, Penny

Russell Haigis

November 1, 2007

To Dave and Family

Pete and I are sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know we have your family in our prayers.

David Moulton

November 1, 2007

My condolences are extended to the Gutter family in this difficult period. I remember Gene from many years of attending functions at the American Post 76, even when I was a teenager. In the recent past, I spent time during my visits back to Scarborough playing cribbage with Gene and other veterans at the Legion. He was known to be a quite independent, but aren't all true Mainers, even those originally "from away." Gene will be missed, and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

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