GUTHRIE, DONALD "DONNIE" BLAIR - At Bobby’s Hospice, Saint John NB, on July 19, 2014, Mr. Donald “Donnie” Blair Guthrie, husband of Mrs. Lila Aroha McMillan of Seeleys Cove NB. Born at Blacks Harbour NB on September 30, 1955, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Lois (Stevens) Guthrie. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, in addition to his wife Lila, he is survived by one son, Ashley (Holly) Guthrie of Seeleys Cove NB; one daughter, Jennifer (Paul) Smith of Limekiln NB; grandchildren, Jordan, Brenden, Chase, Alexander and Jude; siblings, Pat Dodd, Rosslyn (Horace) Hooper, Dale (Beulah) Guthrie, Shirley (Marcel) Senechal, Timmy Guthrie, Peter Guthrie and Carolyn (Jeff) Hatt; special friends, Allen Whittier, Rick Moss, Brian Spear and Paul McAllen and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother in infancy, Kenneth Ross Guthrie. Prior to illness, Donnie worked as a Boilermaker Welder for Local # 73. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed going out on the Argo and hunting and fishing with his buddy Allen Whittier. He loved hockey and was a goalie for the Old Timer’s League. Donnie was at his happiest when he was in the company of his wife, children and grandchildren and he will be remembered for his sense of humour and friendship.
Arrangements under the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533), 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Donnie will be resting at the Blacks Harbour Wesleyan Church, Blacks Harbour NB on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The Funeral Service will be held from the church on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 2 pm with Rev. Nelson Koonce officiating followed by the interment in the Pennfield Rural Cemetery. In Donnie’s memory, a donation to Bobby’s Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and donations may be placed at www.stgeorgefh.ca