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Ryan Guertin Obituary
Oxford - Ryan Curran Guertin, 39, died Monday, August 19, 2019, at home. He is survived by his parents, Theodore H. Guertin and Patti (Curran) Guertin of Oxford; his brother, Patrick Guertin and his longtime girlfriend Brittany A. Otto of Connecticut; his sister, Caitlin Guertin of Webster; his maternal grandmother, Julia A. Guertin of Oxford; Ryan's girlfriend, Tara Fregeau and her son, Shane; his beloved dog, "Teddy", as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was born in Worcester and grew up in Oxford before moving to Fitchburg 4 years ago. Ryan was a member of the Oxford High Class of 1998 and attended Nichols College and Worcester State College.
Ryan loved athletics and excelled in both football and baseball. Ryan was a quad-captain of the 1997 Oxford High School Pirate Football team, which he helped lead to Oxford's first Super Bowl victory and was awarded the offensive MVP award. He also played baseball for the Pirates and in the American Legion league. Ryan loved working at WestRock in Devens and considered his coworkers family. He also owned and operated Precision Landscaping in Oxford.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at St. Roch's Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Those attending are respectfully requested to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow at St. Roch's Cemetery in Oxford. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in Oxford is directing the arrangements. To leave a message of condolence in the online guestbook, please visit
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Dawn Brindley
August 27, 2019
Sorry for your loss Everytime I saw him he had a smile on his face
Eddie & Dixie Gelinas
August 24, 2019
We are very sad that Ryan is no longer with us. He always had a big smile and a welcoming hi! whenever he saw us. There was never a time when he wasn't ready to help us with what we were doing. He is so very missed.
Pam Wagner
August 24, 2019
Tara, Shane and Family of Ryan;
Words, no matter how kind, can't mend your heartache. Wishing you comfort and peace.
Hugs,
Pam
Kristine Carlson
August 22, 2019
To the Guertin and Curran Families:
My deepest condolences for Ryan. May he rest in peace as you find the courage to find yours.
God bless you all and for all the difficult days ahead.
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Christine Desrosiers
August 22, 2019
Dear Patti, Ted and all your family. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Ryan so young. Hoping that all of your good memories of him will help to carry you all through your sorrow.
So truly sorry for your loss.
Christine (Brown) Desrosiers, Paxton MA
Debbi Carlson
August 22, 2019
Patti,Ted and family
I'm so sorry for the passing of your beloved son Ryan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbi Carlson
Mel & Rose Redmond
August 22, 2019
Ted and Patty, so sorry to hear about Ryan's passing. Our prayers are with you and your Family.
Tricia Ray
August 22, 2019
Ted and Patty,
Words cannot express how sad I am to hear of Ryan's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With a heavy heart.
Trica (Brown)Ray
August 22, 2019
So sorry for the passing of your son. We shouldn't have to bury or children. You and your family are in our thoughts. Love Deb & John Baumgartner
Gina Theroux
August 22, 2019
Ryan, a beautiful young, gentile soul gone too soon. Will forever remember your kindness and beautiful smile. My heart breaks for your family and Tara.
Rest well, soar high with the angels now.
Your friend
Gina..Liz's mom.
Debbie Odgren
August 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss
I talked with Ryan while he sealed my driveway a true sweetheart
Gone way to soon
May he R.I.P.
August 22, 2019
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