Ivan Richard Guthrie
1936-2017
GUTHRIE: IVAN RICHARD (1936-2017)
Ivan Richard Guthrie (formerly of Seal Cove, Grand Manan) passed away July 4, 2017 at Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews, NB. He was 80 years old.
Ivan was born on August 20, 1936 in Grand Harbour, Grand Manan. He was the son of the late Benjamin and Myrtle (Foster) Guthrie. He spoke fondly of his childhood, growing up in Ingalls Head. One of his favorite memories was of skating across the frozen harbor to Ross’ Island with his brothers.
As an adult, he worked on the Grand Manan ferry, at lobster fishing, and as a faithful employee of Connors Bros. with over 40 years of service at their Seal Cove factory (only missing 1/2 day of work in all those years).
He was a devout husband and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a long-time member of Seal Cove Baptist Church. His hobbies included curling, gardening, and of course, cheering for the Toronto Blue Jays. Ivan never met a stranger and would stop to socialize with anyone who crossed his path. He was loved by all who knew him.
Ivan is survived by his wife Yvonne (Guptill,Zwicker) Guthrie, his daughter Rose Mary (Douglas) Tatton, grandchildren Robyn Tatton, Holly (Tim) Branscombe, Kaley Tatton and Jordan (April) Tatton, and 6 great grandchildren, as well as his step-children Lori Bedford, Sharon (Sam) Greenlaw, Howard (Bernadine) Zwicker, Carol (Doug) Bothewell, Jeff (Pauline) Zwicker, and Peggy (Hollie) Clark, as well as many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Ernest Guthrie, Nelson (Rosalie) Guthrie, and sister Zelda (Wilbur) Foote, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife Margaret (Green) Guthrie in 2004 and his sister Nellie McLaughlin.
Visitation will take place at Seal Cove Baptist Church on Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 7-9pm. The funeral service will be held at Seal Cove Baptist Church on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 1:00pm with Rev. Peter Smith officiating.
Arrangements are in the care of Ells Funeral Home Inc., 1199 Route 776, Grand Manan, NB E5G 1G2. Condolences, messages of sympathy also may be sent to www.ells.ca or (506)662-3116.
Donations in Ivan’s memory can be made to Seal Cove Baptist Church, the Gideons, or to the organization of the donor’s choice.
Ivan’s family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Grand Manan Hospital, pharmacist Glen Gilmore, the staff of Kindred Care Home Care, and the nurses and staff of Passamaquody Lodge for their compassionate care.