Robert Guthrie

November 3, 1941 - February 29, 2016

Robert Guthrie, 74, of Nashua, NH, died Monday, February 29, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.    He was born November 3, 1941 in Lowell, MA, son of the late Joseph A. and Rita (Mullen) Guthrie. Robert was predeceased by his first wife, Maureen (Walker) Guthrie, two brothers; Joseph Guthrie and Roger Guthrie, as well as by one sister, Helene Reed.    Robert was the husband of Louise (Mercier) Guthrie of Nashua, she was his love of 29 years.    He was a systems technician for over 30 years with various telephone companies, having started his career with New England Telephone and retiring from Lucent Technologies.   Robert enjoyed bowling, golfing, and card games with his family. He was an Air Force Veteran and served in Europe.    Besides his loving wife survivors include eight children; Kathleen A. Bailey, Robert J. Guthrie, Michael F. Guthrie, Linda S. Murray, James R. Guthrie, Elizabeth M. Guthrie, Lisa Paquette, and Lori Lockhart, 11 grandchildren; Katelyn, Timothy, Lydia, Michael, Nicole, Devin, Leah, Kyle, great grandchildren Boston, and Julianne, four brothers;  Daniel Guthrie, Richard Guthrie, John Guthrie, Thomas Guthrie, three sisters; Mary Stevens, Rita Ramalho, and Joan Hart, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.    All services were private.  The family requests no flowers be sent to them, rather please make a donation in Robert’s loving memory to the charity of one’s choice.