Obituary of Richard H. Guthrie

Richard H. "Dick" Guthrie Age 88 of Elmira, died Friday, February 5, 2010 at home. Dick was born in Elmira, a son of the late Jesse B. and Grace Hemenway Guthrie. He was predeceased by his brother Donald Guthrie. Richard is survived by his wife of 63 years, M. Irene Sullivan Guthrie. He is also survived by daughter Donna J. Guthrie of Trumansburg NY with her daughters, Laura B. and Sarah K. Calabrese; daughter and son-in-law, Carol G. and Joseph M. Zimmerman of Fishers NY with their children, Richard A. Grace A. and Irene J. Zimmerman; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John J. and Margaret Sullivan of Buffalo, Edward and Betty Sullivan of Elmira, Sally Guthrie of Trumansburg, Jean A. and Charles DesJardins of Wilmington DE; several nieces and nephews; faithful canine companion Cocco. Dick was a US Navy veteran who served as a pilot during World War II. He retired as a salesman for ID Booth with over 30 years of service. Along with his wife Irene and their family, they enjoyed their summer home on Seneca Lake for over 50 years. Dick enjoyed hunting and he was an avid fisherman on Seneca Lake. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers donations in Dick's memory may be directed to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning NY 14870 or a charity of one's choice.