Richard B. Guild
<p>Holden-Richard B. Guild, 61, formerly of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 surrounded by his family and friends, after a courageous 23 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his soulmate Denise Gardner; her children, Brett & Megan Gardner, Renee & Andy Dolliver, and his brother, Robert Guild, Jr. He was the adored “Papa D” to Liam and Alice, proud godfather of Natasha Peltak, loving brother-in-law of Theresa Smith and Robert Denoncourt. Also survived by nieces, cousins, many friends, notably the “Magnificent 7.” He is pre-deceased by his sister Janice Guild. </p><p>Raised in Berlin, Dicky was the son of the late Robert & </p><p>Jean Guild. He graduated from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in 1978. Dicky spent his professional career as a master carpenter with Stokes Woodworking in Hudson for more than thirty years. In addition, he enjoyed bartending at the Maynard Country Club, Sully’s and the Prospector. Dicky coordinated countless events for charity and brought Christmas joy to all as “Santa” each holiday season. He was a member of the Marlborough Fraternal Order of Eagles, an avid outdoorsman, and a true lumberman at heart. Burial will be held privately in North Cemetery, Berlin, under the direction of Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Janice and Dicky Guild Scholarship Fund, c/o Susan Seed, 26 Willow St., Clinton, MA 01510. Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>Obituary
Holden-Richard B. Guild, 61, formerly of Berlin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 surrounded by his family and friends, after a courageous 23 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his soulmate Denise Gardner; her children, Brett & Megan Gardner, Renee & Andy Dolliver, and his brother, Robert Guild, Jr. He was the adored “Papa D” to Liam and Alice, proud godfather of Natasha Peltak, loving brother-in-law of Theresa Smith and Robert Denoncourt. Also survived by nieces, cousins, many friends, notably the “Magnificent 7.” He is pre-deceased by his sister Janice Guild.
Raised in Berlin, Dicky was the son of the late Robert &
Jean Guild. He graduated from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in 1978. Dicky spent his professional career as a master carpenter with Stokes Woodworking in Hudson for more than thirty years. In addition, he enjoyed bartending at the Maynard Country Club, Sully’s and the Prospector. Dicky coordinated countless events for charity and brought Christmas joy to all as “Santa” each holiday season. He was a member of the Marlborough Fraternal Order of Eagles, an avid outdoorsman, and a true lumberman at heart. Burial will be held privately in North Cemetery, Berlin, under the direction of Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Janice and Dicky Guild Scholarship Fund, c/o Susan Seed, 26 Willow St., Clinton, MA 01510. Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com
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