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Stephen Guild Obituary

GUILD, STEPHEN B. (Age 49)

On November 15, 2003, Alexandria native Steve Guild died at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, after a long and difficult bout with cancer. Born in 1953, he attended Hammond High School and then T.C. Williams High School, where he was a key member of the 1971 championship "Titans" footbal team. He graduated from Princeton University in 1976, majoring in Art and Architecture, and remained in the Princeton area, residing in Rocky Hill, NJ. He continued to draw and paint and to work on specialized restoration and painting projects, including a Frank Lloyd Wright house and numerous projects for architect Michael Graves. Steve is survived by his loving wife, Monica Lange, and daughters, Elli and Sophie; his parents, Henley and Virginia Guild of Alexandria; a sister, Susan Braun of Richmond; a brother, Henley Guild, Jr. of Richmonda and a niece and three nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19 at the Princeton Friends Meeting House, Princeton, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Elli and Sophia Guild Education Trust, PO Box 544, Rocky Hill, NJ 08553.

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 18, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Guild

6 Entries

Cynthia (Beynon) Sakshaug

November 25, 2003

As a classmate of Steve's since Patrick Henry Elementary, I smile when I think back to some of my earliest memories of Steve. They include a young Steve and his best buddy, Reed Whitlock, sitting in desks next to each other, each trying to outdo one another with classroom witticisms, much to the delight of their fellow classmates and to the chagrin of our teacher. Another Patrick Henry image I have in my head is that I remember both Reed and Steve always wore socks that perfectly matched their shirts--pink, yellow, powder blue--it seemed like they had a rainbow of colors, and boy, did we 5th graders think they were cool! And I recall they even wore cool shoes. They were penny loafers that actually held pennies in them!

I hope that some of these memories will bring a smile to Steve's family. I was shocked to hear of Steve's untimely death and I pray that God's love and peace will surround his family at this very sad time. My family and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies.

Jim Crosby

November 24, 2003

All too often, people speak of someone as being truly well rounded when that may not in fact be the case. In the instance of Steve, he truly was. Bright, friendly, quick to laugh, quick to smile, talented musically and in the arts, a good athlete...someone who did it all. Although I had regretably not stayed in contact with Steve over the years, I presume he carried these traits into adulthood and was as significant to others in adulthood as he was while growing up.

My sincerest condolences and best regards to the Guild family. Steve will be sincerely missed - even by those whose interaction with him was so long ago.

Monique Carrier Weiland

November 20, 2003

As a classmate from Hammond to TC Williams, I remember Stephen standing out as one of the charismatic and supportive individuals who adapted to our radical High School change and helped others through it. He was always open, friendly, and kind. He will be missed. He truly is a case of the young die too soon.

Tony Cerato

November 20, 2003

Steve, may you be at peace. We didn't keep in touch since our Hammond days and '72 TCW graduation, but I remember you well. Marcelline and I and our 4 boys send our deepest sympathies.

Respectfully,

The Cerato Family

Amy Vega

November 20, 2003

When we were kids and teenagers, I had the biggest crush on Stephen. I thought he was a dreamboat. I learned from him how to pogo stick up stairs and remember how cool it was riding with him on the back of his bike and how it wasn't so cool when I caught my foot in the spoke. I'm sorry to say that I haven't seen him in at least 30 years.

David Chitlik

November 18, 2003

Roxy and I send you our deepest sympathies as we fondly remember Stephen. I remember driving home from college in Charlottesville to attend a Titan championship football game just to see Stephen play. He was a remarkable young man and he will be missed by many.

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