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Guy Shute Obituary

Guy P. Shute, 67, of Leicester died Sunday, January 4th at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Guy is survived by his wife of 49 years, Helen R. (Sheehan) Shute; five children, James F. and his longtime partner Nancy Moulton of Spencer, Matthew G. of Gainsville, FL, Cheryl C. and Edward MacDonald of Leicester, David S. and his wife Sheila of Sutton, and Tiffany M. at home; seven grandchildren, Christine, Nicholas, Jenna, Jacqueline, Annemarie and Abigail Shute and Samantha MacDonald; his brother Winston of Westboro. He was predeceased by his brother William and sisters, Merrilee Floria and Myrtis Jones.

Guy was born in Boston, son of William and Myrtis (Childs) Shute. He was a proud member of Ironworkers Local # 7, Boston, as well as an instructor of their Joint Apprenticeship Program, and a member of St. Joseph/St. Pius Church of Leicester.

Guy displayed the generous and unselfish person that his family has always known him to be, by donating his body to the Anatomical Gift Program, for use by the students at UMass Medical School.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, 759 Main Street, Leicester, Saturday, January 10, at 10:30 AM. Friends and family are invited to Guy's home, 41 Mayflower Road, Leicester, MA 01542 immediately following the Mass.

Contributions in Guy's name may be made to Mount Holyoke College Golf Team, 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA 01075

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jan. 8, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Guy Shute

51 Entries

April 13, 2010

Happy Birthday, I love you

April 13, 2010

Happy Birthday Dad!!!!

Miss You and could certianly use some guidence as to how to help this family pull together and be a family !!!!!
Dad I know know how difficult it has become without you please help me to be the person that you wanted me to be and everyone else too!!!!

Love Ya Miss Ya

Cheryl

April 11, 2010

I'm sorry

Honey

February 4, 2010

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

Honey

February 4, 2010

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

January 21, 2010

Hi my Guy I love you, I miss you, I want to be with you. I am looking after Tiff as I know you would want me to. I hope to see you at graduation. I know you will be there, especially for her, but I hope to see you too. Every day is harder without you. It is such a struggle--I want to be with you--I want to be here for Tiff. I wish I could be at all her final golf matches--I can't, but will be at the ones I can--we both know you will be at all of them, and it makes us both very happy. I will look for you at the ones I can be there for, as I know she will. I love you, Honey

January 4, 2010

Hi my Guy It was one year ago today that you left us. It seems like forever ago---yet, it seems like only yesterday that I held you for that last time. Life will never be the same for me, except that I sometimes feel that I talk to you even more now than I did when you were here, not on these pages, but when I really talk to you, (and anyone who really knew us knows that I talked a lot). All of our closest FRIENDS (some family is included, but I refer to them as FRIENDS also) were here with me on Christmas Eve as I am sure you know. We met some incredible people in those fifty years that we were together, and most of them were good friends over the years, but the ones here on that night have endured many years with us and a few have been with us over most, if not all, of those years. We valued those friendships, and now I value them even more because they are still here with me. I hope that the dear ones who could no longer be with us here spent that most holy of nights there with you. Our immediate family continues to support me, sometimes in spite of myself (as you well know). Everyone of them called at least once today or were here with me. I am waiting for our dear Tiffany to call to say goodnight, (even though she already called to make sure I was doing OK earlier in the day) as I know she will, I don't think she has ever missed a night since she has been away at college for these last three and a half years to do so, even though I'm sure it breaks her heart that you no longer are the first to answer. We sometimes call your cell phone and wait for your voice mail to pick up just so we can hear your voice. I e-mailed Fr. Mike a few days ago, among other things that he told me, is that you are in heaven and that you are praying for me. I firmly believe that you are There, and I hope he is right about the prayers---God knows---I need them. As you probably know by now my dear Franny has left us to be in the same company that you are in, help her to feel as welcome there as you always made her feel to be here with us. You would have been so proud of Matt, in the short time he has been back here with us, with how he went and got her and made her feel welcome to spend time with us or to just take her out for coffee and spend time with her and I, because he knew what it meant to her. Well our dearest Tiffany did just call to say goodnight, she told me she talked to you today. I know how much you wanted to be at her graduation--you told all your doctors over the years, that you just had to live long enough to be there--and she and I know that we may not be able to see you there on that day but that you will be there--we know that you wouldn't miss it for anything, and I don't think either of us will be too, too surprised if we did happen to see you there. We have both seen you on the golf course when she is playing, only your eyesight must have improved, because you are always father away than you used to be. I will say goodnight for now, my love, please keep that place real close for me, I so want to be with you, but will bide my time. I love you, Honey

January 4, 2010

It was sunny today, made me know that you were there. It's been a year, miss you more each day, but we're doing better-as best we can without you. Almost graduated! Last golf season coming up, I know you'll be there the whole way. Love you more than ever.
Your sweetheart.

December 6, 2009

Hi my Guy It was one year ago today that we did the last thing we did together---we went to Vespers at Mount Holyoke. It was a beautiful service and you told me how very much the music touched you that day. Little did we know that that would be the last time we would be together with Tiff before things really went so terribly wrong with you. I'm so glad we had that beautiful day together. I just wish there could have been so many more. I love you, I miss you, I wait to be with you again. Love you, Honey

Cheryl MacDonald

September 23, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

June 21, 2009

Hi my Guy Wasn't a very happy day without you. Things have a way of no longer meaning much of anything, but we'll keep on because you would want us to. Do stay real close, and keep that spot for me. I love you, Honey

June 21, 2009

Happy Father's Day. Love you.

Cheryl MacDonald

June 21, 2009

Happy Father's Day Dad. We all miss you more everyday! It's hard without you, but were all trying our best to do what we know you would want us to be and do. We all miss and love you Dad. Please stay close to Mom she needs you more than ever. Love You Dad.

Tiffany Shute

June 9, 2009

I miss you.

May 25, 2009

Hi my Guy Each holiday is harder and harder to deal with without you. I love and miss you so much---I can't begin to tell you. Kids are great---all were here to support me today. I so wish you were here too---I love you---I miss you---I want to be with you, I know I still have Tiff to love and enjoy--all the others too, Just our job with her is not finished, I'm trying my best for her without you, its difficult but I will keep trying because I know you expect me to. I so love and miss you, keep my place close to you, please. Love you, Honey

May 9, 2009

Hi my Guy Love you and miss you terribly. Keep my place Honey

Annie Shute

April 16, 2009

Hi Gramp
School ends on June 26. Only a few months left! Jackie, Abby and I are going to start golf shortly after school ends. I'm so happy that Dad is letting us do golf again this year. I love you and I miss you a LOT.
Love
Annie P.S Happy Birthday

April 13, 2009

Happy Birthday. I miss you more and more. I love you. Keep me a place real close to you. Love, Honey

Cheryl MacDonald

April 13, 2009

Happy Birthday Dad! We all miss you so much! Nothing is the same without you!!!!
Love Cheryl

Tiffany Shute

March 27, 2009

Hey Gramp!
Sooo golf has officially started...Georgia was ok. It was tough on me because you weren't there for me to call after every round..but the team helped me out, especially Coach. Marty told me that she still sees you out there on the course, and I do too. At first it didn't feel like the comfortable, loving place that it always was with you but by the end of break it started to. Things are tough right now and I wish you were here to help me through...I know you're watching me up there :) I love you so much...and I miss you.
Love,
Tiff

Gilbane Worc. Psych Project

March 6, 2009

To Guy's extended family.......Our deepest sympathy is extended to you all in the loss of of such great man. We just found out yesterday about his passing and are shocked as we were looking forward to his return to this site when the work got going. How he loved you all and how he used to brag about you with such pride. I'm writing this on behalf of Jerry Grocer from UTS, Bill Cobbett from DCAM (Comm. of MA) and the entire Gilbane staff on the Worcester Psychiatric Hospital project.

Honey

February 12, 2009

Hi my Guy

Just wanted you to know that I love you more than anything. I'm doing OK, so is Tiff. We're all trying real hard---it is very hard without you. I know you are doing OK too. Keep my place. Love,

Helen (Honey)

February 8, 2009

Hi my Guy
Today would have been OUR 50th anniversary. How we both looked forward to getting there!! From 17 to 67--Didn't We Almost Have It All?

I love you more today than I did that 50 years ago--but no one could have told me that then that that would be the case---We knew everything then---including the fact that we loved one another more then than we would at any other time--How foolish we were. Even more love was there when Jim was born--even more when Matt was born--even more when Cheryl was born--OH--and you didn't want any girls--they would be" too much trouble"--and who (Guy) who brought her first picture (which was a terrible picture) around and showed it to everyone who you met (including Uncle Frank)---You weren't too proud were you? And she has proved herself to be quite a gem, huh? Then more love surfaced when David came too.

AND THEN CAME TIFF---you told me I was crazy to give up my time and friends to devote all of my time to her---and I did---and I loved every minute of it---and then you retired---and who (Guy) who devoted all their time and love to that special child? Has there ever been a student or anyone else you came in contact with that didn't know the name "Tiffany"--I'm sure you bored them all--but you and I knew what a special child she was--and is--and we just couldn't help ourselves.

All the kids--all the more love--and it just went on and on--and every day it got stronger and better---and than that awful day--May 28th, 2008 confirmed it---and still we knew with our love we could beat it----we sure did love one another--but even that wasn't enough--the love of Jesus Christ was even stronger. He wanted you then. The smiles on your face when you were so sick that you could barely speak to us in the end have only reinforced my love for Jesus and my belief that you are there with Him. He allowed me to see your happiness when you got glimpses of where you were going--I don't like it---I would rather have you here with me (but we always knew I was selfish when it came to you, selfish enough to take your wedding ring for myself), (it gives me great comfort)), but I also know that you are in a better place, and that you not only do not suffer, but your are truly happy. For that I am grateful. Happy Anniversary my love. Keep that place close to you for me. I love you.
Honey

Cheryl (Shute) MacDonald

February 6, 2009

Dad,
There are just so many more things I wanted to say and do with you. We all miss you so much!!!! I could never thank you enough for what you've done for Tiff and me. You've always been there us and were finding it difficult without you. I wish we had had more time together. I hope your finally resting because you certianly desrve it. I love you so much I just hope you know that cause I certianly didn't tell you often enough. Dad, thanks for everything you've done, taught me, and helped me understand to become the person that I am. It gets harder everyday without you, but were all pulling together to do whats right to keep our family together you'd be very proud of all of us. I Love You Dad.

Tiffany Shute

February 4, 2009

Gramp,
It's been a month today...and of course it's my busiest day since I've been at school (did you do that on purpose?) I start working out today for golf and I know as soon as I walk out of Kendall I'll want to call you. Keep everyone in line up there like you always did for us :)
I love you more than anything and I miss you terribly.
I love you
Tiff

Helen (Honey)

February 4, 2009

Hi my Guy
It's been a month since you left us and it gets harder every day. You would be so proud of how this family has come together, but how could I expect any less--they are your children--all five--and because of you they know what is right. I hope you saw the turnout for your Memorial Mass (or were you working up there?)--standing room only for some---just like Christmas or Easter Masses, I was so overwhelmed when I turned to leave and saw them all, I know---you would have told Fr Mike he should have charged admission, and speaking of Fr Mike--he was wonderful, and it was nice to know that he did indeed get it right when it came to knowing you.
I truly hope that you are in a beautiful and restful place--keep a place for me real close to you, as we always were.
I love you. Honey

Rose D'Andrea-DeJong

February 2, 2009

To the Shute Family,

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the entire family, We are truely sorry for your loss! We hope that with every passing day you find a little more peace.

Sincerly,
Rose D'Andrea-DeJong and Family

Matthew Shute

February 1, 2009

Dear Dad,

I always thought there would be more time. I wanted to call a million times, but I never did. I'd say to myself just wait until you get that new job or that next promotion, something, anything that I could tell you that would make you proud of me, but I never did. Dad, I know now, that none of that matters. That, the one lesson that you have taught me above all others is the love of ones family. It's taken all these years, and the most important man in my life to figure this out, and I'm sorry for that.

Dad, I know I never said it much, but I love you and I'm so proud of you and all the things you did in your life. You were never afraid to do or try anything in this life. I always admired that about you.

I hope you are in a nice safe place and that you can check in on all of us from time to time. You would be so proud of how everyone has come together to help Tiff and Mom.

I'm going to be moving back home and trying to help out as well. I only wish I had come back sooner. I'll do my best and try to do the things that you always wanted, to take care of the family.

I love and miss you so much your son,
Matthew Guy Shute

Gerald Scales

February 1, 2009

My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Shute Family. My deepest sympathy.
Love always.

Michael Brown

January 20, 2009

To Helen and family
To know Guy was a gift. I rember some good times with Guy and the family and this is a gift to keep. May God bless all of you.

Eleanor Brown

January 20, 2009

Hellen and family
May God bless you. My prayers are with you.

Tom Brown

January 20, 2009

Honey and Family
Words alone cannot express our sadness on your loss. Know that Guy is in a better place and you're exactly where you should be too. Both you and he put up a valiant fight and truly won in the end.
Your Cousin,
Tom Brown and wife Jean
Warwick, RI

ERNIE (RYAN) BOUCHER

January 19, 2009

IT WAS NICE TO HAVE KNOW HIM !

Jackie Shute

January 18, 2009

Hey Gramppy,
I miss you so much. Seems my grades are going up, just like you'd want them. Every step I take I'll be thinking about what you'd say. Always telling me to never give up and to always work my hardest. I miss you and will always remember you in my heart.
I love you.

Abby

January 18, 2009

Hi Grampy - wanted to let you know that I love you and miss you a lot. I will always remember how you liked me telling you about the Harry Potter movies. Me and Grammy are going to watch all the movies together. I hope you'll be listening. You'll always be in my heart. I love you.

Jim & Dolores Tamulen

January 16, 2009

Dear Helen and Family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you. As a fellow instructor and Ironworker and as a friend Guy will be missed. He had his own unique stle and approach. We will all miss that. May you rest in Peace.

Tiffany Shute

January 16, 2009

Hey Gramp,
I already miss you so much. You made the word grandfather mean so much more to me than "Dad" ever could. I love you with all my heart and everytime I am out on the golf course I will think of you; you will always be in my heart. We'll see if I can shoot that 78 this season- if I do it will be for you, just like every other score I post :)
Love you always and forever. You will never be forgotten.

Helen (Honey)

January 16, 2009

To my Guy I will miss you so much, but I have so many great memories of us that will keep my "Irish Eyes" smiling for the rest of my life. Time for you to rest my BostonSteelGuy, you deserve it.

Katie

January 10, 2009

My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Know that I am thinking about you and your family.

Mike Shea

January 10, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the entire Shute Family at that most difficult time......

The Mount Holyoke Golf Team

January 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Bill Welch

January 9, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. He was truly a great man and friend.

The Host Hotel in Strubridge is missing a bed have you seen it?

Bill & Annette

Mark & Caroline Gates

January 8, 2009

We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Russell Boulette

January 8, 2009

Cheryl,

I'd like to offer my deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Take solace in the fond memories of your father and draw upon the strength of your family during the tough times.

Sincerely,

Russell E. Boulette Jr.

Bill Babikian

January 8, 2009

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I'm an instructor with guy at local 7 and worked with guy as a steel inspector. I'll miss guy, he was a great friend to me. On and of the job.

Bill Babikian

Fred Gallo

January 8, 2009

Dave & Family Please accept my deepest condolences. Take care my friend.

Mike Brown

January 8, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Helen L. Flooks

January 8, 2009

I knew Guy and his brothers and sisters when we were children in Rochdale, MA. My deepest sympathy to all of his family.

Neal McKelligan

January 8, 2009

Helen
We are so sorry for your loss. Anything we can do to help please ask.
Local 7 JAC
Neal