Name: Celebration of Life for Robert Leslie "Guth" Guthrie
Start: 2022-06-26T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Veterans Park located at the North Attleboro Town Hall

NORTH ATTLEBORO - Robert Leslie 'Guth' Guthrie passed away on May 28, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Bob was born in 1943 in Attleboro, MA to Donald E. and Edith Louise (Anderson) Guthrie. He attended North Attleboro public schools graduating in 1961. His natural leadership and magnetic personality stood out at an early age. He served as Class President during three of his high school years and as a distinguished athlete, was co-captain of the football team alongside his lifelong, best friend Ray 'Cork' Beaupre. He continued his education at Hillsdale College in Michigan then transferring and graduating from Bridgewater State. Bob's 30 years as a teacher impacted countless students in the classroom and on the playing field. Some of the significant friendships from those students continued to exist right up to his passing. In his 8 years as Head Coach of the Rocketeers, his teams won 58 games including three State Championships and North Attleboro's first two Super Bowls. Bob was very modest about his teaching and coaching awards over the years, quickly changing the subject when anyone offered congratulations. His community involvement for his beloved North Attleboro gave him great satisfaction and was never ending. He laughed easily and often and had many lifelong friends. Bob's life was enriched by his two devoted sons, Patrick Guthrie and Peter Guthrie. He will be missed by Patrick's wife, Wendy, and their daughters Rylie and Reagen and Peter's wife, Kathleen, their daughter, Vera and son, Ellis. Bob also leaves his brother Martin Guthrie of California, is predeceased by his brother Don E. Guthrie and will be missed by sister-in-law Dianne R Guthrie and former wife, Nancy Skawinski. A celebration of Bob's remarkable life is planned for Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Veterans Park located at the North Attleboro Town Hall, 43 South Washington St @ 10:00AM. Bob lived a full life so we encourage you to share your stories/memories so that we may share them with others. Please send them to [email protected]. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to support the North Attleboro WWII Memorial Pool: Make A Splash Foundation, P.O. Box 327, North Attleboro, MA 02761

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Published by Sun Chronicle on Jun. 11, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Guthrie

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15 Entries

David T Weiss

December 28, 2022

I only came across this obituary today (12-28-22) and learned of Bob's passing. Back in the early 80s, I worked at WARA radio and its affiliated cable TV operation. As I was heavily involved in local sports, I came to know Bob just after his coaching tenure, but he was just as passionate sitting beside me in the broadcast booth as we called several North Attleboro games together. Those are wonderful memories over my 45-year broadcasting career. Bob was special, and had an impact on so many students' lives. To his family and friends, please know I'm thinking of you, and of him.

susan giambanco, Steven Giambanco

June 26, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Martin conroy

June 25, 2022

He was one of the bus monitors of sped bus company in North Attleboro he said that he knows my dad and late grandfather also we use to have conversations about people and joked around about them I could go on and on my heart goes out to his family I unfortunately can´t go to the service but I´ll definitely come remember him

Scott Cerrone

June 20, 2022

Thanks for the memories.

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Paul Medeiros

June 14, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time.

Skip Tetreault

June 13, 2022

Coach.
Thanks for the memories.
There were many and I appreciate each an everyone of them.
Rest In Peace, job well done.

Linda Stevens Weston

June 13, 2022

My sincere sympathies to Bob´s entire family. He was my classmate from the NAHS class of 1961 and led us to many football victories. Bob will be missed by many, he was a true North Attleboro legend!

Jack Wood

June 13, 2022

My dad was also a teacher in North Attleboro, and Mr. Guthrie was a good friend of his. Mr. Guthrie was guest speaker at our church league basketball sports awards in 1977 as a favor to my dad. The three of us and worked the gates at many NAHS football games over the years and I always enjoyed Mr. Guthrie's enthusiasm. Rest In Peace Mr. Guthrie. I know my dad is grateful to be reunited with his old friend.

Fred and Sandi Goeller

June 13, 2022

Our Condolences to Bob's family

Don Reynolds

June 12, 2022

My Condolence to Bob's Family, Bob and I were members of the NAHS RED ROCKETEER FOOTBALL TEAM and became very good friends, I always enjoyed seeing him in later years and talking about our younger days. RIP my friend, GOD BLESS

Nancy (Phillips) Murray

June 11, 2022

My sympathy and prayers to Bob's family. He was a wonderful person. The Class of 1961's President and a friend to all who knew him. You will be missed my friend.

Mark M. Farinella

June 11, 2022

Given the intensity of high school rivalries at a certain time in one's life, I was not sure how I'd be received as a regional sportswriter when I first started at The Sun Chronicle and had to cover one of my school's biggest rivals, North Attleboro. But one of the first people to welcome me was Bob Guthrie, and I'll always be appreciative of that.

He had already handed the football reins to Ray Beaupre by the time I came on the scene, but I covered many games during his tenure as baseball coach, joined him on his WARA radio show many times, and otherwise got to know him well in the years that followed. I benefitted greatly from his perspective on what it means to be part of North Attleboro's tradition, and I will cherish my memories of him.

Jim Gallagher

June 11, 2022

Linda and I mourn the loss of a great friend and mentor Bob Guthrie. When I think of Bob I can't help but smile. We often met on Thanksgiving mornings at "THE" game and laughed and told old jokes until it hurt. Never forget the years together at Tri-County. Hope to meet again Guth. Love you buddy. RIP
Jim & Linda

Ruth (Voisine) Adams

June 11, 2022

So sorry for your loss. The whole family is my thoughts and prayer. Mr. Guthrie was a great teacher and friend. He will be greatly missed by all.

Jim Leroy Crowley

June 11, 2022

Bob,
I will miss our conversations
At the pool and helping out there. We had some good laughs. Love and miss you buddy.

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