Obituary of Thomas Arthur Guthrie

With heavy hearts, the family of Tommy Guthrie announce his passing at Bobby’s Hospice on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Born August 6, 1959 in Saint John, he was a son of the late Clifford Merlin and Margaret Doreen (McCullough) Guthrie. Growing up, Tommy always had lots of friends around. He loved music, and played drums and guitar. He enjoyed spending time at Crystal Beach, boating with his father and uncle and fishing. Above all, he was an amazing uncle who spoiled his nieces and nephews. Tommy will be missed by his brothers and sisters: Donald "Donnie", Carl (Cathy), Nancy Watson (Peter), Michael (Karen), and Connie Dunham (John); aunts, Mary Guthrie and Jean Brown; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Bobby’s Hospice, as well as Eric and Cathy Richard, for their care, compassion, and friendship shown to Tommy. Resting at Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John (634-7425), with visiting on Friday, September 1, 2017 from 12 to 2 pm. A funeral service will be held the same day at 2:30 pm in Brenan’s Bay View Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to Bobby’s Hospice would be appreciated by the family.