MITCHELL LARRY JAMES GUTHRIE
SEPTEMBER 11TH, 1937 - JULY 8TH, 2023
It is with saddened hearts that the family announce the passing of Mitchell "Mitchie" Larry James Guthrie on Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of his "darlin" Andrea. Loving father of Kim Case (Ollie), Jackie Winsor (Keith), Mike Guthrie (Line), Denise Moss (Rick) and stepfather of Kristy Jones and Barry Jones. Cherished grandpa/poppie/pops of Sarah, David (Rachel), Daniel (Lish), James, Nathan (Hannah), Emily (AJ), Rachel, Kayla (Jon), Lexie (Shane), Emma, Elizabeth (Mason), Griffin and Matthew and great-grandpa of 12. Mitch is also survived by his sister Linda Luker, aunt Myrna Bennett, mother-in-law Marg Chalmers, sisters and brothers-in-law; Tom Case, Marsha Guthrie, Mike and Alice Haddon, Jan and Stu Rollo, and Randy and Carol Haddon and his first wife and mother of his children, Sharon Lacroix.
Predeceased by his parents William and Edith Guthrie, sister Carol Case, brother Buss Guthrie and brother-in-law Wayne Luker. Mitch will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended Guthrie and Haddon families, many friends and their cat, Gordie. A heartfelt thank you to the nurses, PSWs, housecleaning and kitchen staff at Vision Nursing Home for their care, kindness and compassion over the past year and especially for their amazing support and loving attention during his final week. Also, thank you to the Parkinson Support Group who were our lifeline during his Parkinson journey.
Mitch grew up on the Guthrie farm and had always said he had a wonderful childhood. He was a natural athlete and competed in a variety of sports such as; the Sarnia Legionnaire's hockey team, lacrosse, SCITS football, Guthrie Hardware Ball Team, volleyball, golf, and skiing. He excelled at them all and loved to win. He was also a die heart Chicago Blackhawks fan.
He was hired by Polymer/Polysar right out of high school and held many positions over his 38 years, beginning in the Lab, to recruiting hundreds of waged and salaried employees, to Labour Relations and Contract Negotiations then finishing up as a Maintenance Supervisor.
Mitchie was an avid gardener and loved to fish, camp, spend time at the Guthrie Cottage or do anything outdoors. Mitch and Andrea had many adventures travelling throughout Canada, United States and Europe with family and friends.
Above all, Mitch loved to spend time with his family and friends. A good meal, a beer or 2, a few laughs, with "Give my love to Rose" playing in the background. You can't get much better than that. "See ya in the funny papers."
Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 390 Christina Street N., Sarnia, on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Private family interment to follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Sarnia. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario, St. Joseph's Hospice of Sarnia Lambton or a charity of your choice (cheques only at the funeral home please).