James A. Guest
Died: February 3, 2004 | Place: London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital
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GUEST: Dr. James A. Guest of London died peacefully in his 78th year with his family at his side at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2004. He was the beloved husband for 55 years of Gerree (Groombridge) Guest, dear father of Julie Stiles and her husband Jamie, and Scott Guest and his wife Melanie of London; and Lorie Guest of Waterloo and also loved by his grandchildren Jay and Scott Stiles, Andrea, Jim and Gillian Guest. He was predeceased by his sister Jean Riddell. He was dear brother-in-law of Morris Riddell of Ridgeway and Warren and JoAn Groombridge of Sarnia. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street at Dufferin Avenue, London where a service to celebrate the life of Dr. Jim Guest will be held on Saturday, February 7th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Robert Ripley officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Metropolitan United Church Foundation, 468 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3P8 or the charity of your choice. On line condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca (A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, in charge of arrangements 433-5184)
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Scott,Melanie, & family
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We will be saying some extra special prayers, here in Kingston, for your Dad and your family.
Dear Scott and Family
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. On behalf of all of us at Active Wealth Management, in Belleville, we extend our most sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
Good Morning Scott Melanie and Family
Our thoughts are with you as you celebrate the life of a husband, father ,grandfather, mentor and a wonderful man. The next few days will be very busy and we will be thinking of you as the days pass
Scott Guest & Family,
I, along with all of the staff at Giulio’s office, are very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He will now watch over your family as your Guardian Angel. I never had the chance to meet him, but I have heard only wonderful things about him from the staff at Giulio’s. He was a very admired person by all that knew him. Our prays are with you during this difficult time.
To Gerree and the Guest family:
I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of Jim, a wonderful and gentle man. As a former neighbour of the Guests I will always remember them as a genuinely caring couple, who were truly interested in the well-being of others. You will be in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Our school family is thinking of your family at this difficult time. We wish you many fond memories of your grandfather! Your friends wait for your return, when you are ready.
Saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Guest, who was an important part of almost all our family! We have fond memories of choir, musicals, and even dentist appointments. We will all miss a great man; you will miss him most of all. Wishing you all the strength you will need,
Carolyn and Rick Wood
Dear Scott, Melanie and family, we were so sad to here of fathers passing. While we were only lucky enough to have met him a few times, he was a gentleman that made an enormous positive and lasting impression! We are thinking of you and your family in this dificult time.
Scott and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Mike & Kathy Washburn
I was very saddened to hear of your loss – Dr. Guest was a very kind and wonderful man. His caring nature and thoughtful words have brought comfort to me many times over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
May we take this way to express our sorrow at Jim`s death. While we had little opportunity to know him really well, we did share the pleasure of his company at our Condo Barbeques. We shall miss our neighbor.
Sincerely,
Kath & Tom #12-30 Doon Drive
To all of the Guest family
I am so sorry to read of the loss of Dr Guest, I had come to know him well, and I liked him. He will be sadly missed. I have left a message on the McTavish’s machine, so they will know, they may be away.
Again, my condolences.
Rod Heaton
Scott,
On behalf of Jacques and Nathalie, I would like to express our sincere condolences to you and all of your familly. I believe your father had many members of his familly by his side when he was called back by God to get some rest. That is a good thing.
God bless you,
Norm Chadwick
Dear Gerraldine & Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was very special to all of us here at McCormick Home. He provided many hours of happiness through his music and special personality.His reflections at our annual memorial service were always so moving and heart felt for all those in attendance.Jim was truly a man of honour and committment. He will be sadly missed.
Love and our Sympathies from the Residents, Volunteers and Staff.
Aunt Geree, we wish we could be there with you and your family at this difficult time. Uncle Jim was a very special man and a good friend. We were so blessed to have known him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Mrs. Guest, Julie, Scott, Laurie and all family members,
I was very shocked to hear about Dr. Guest. My Dad is almost ninety and I feel that everyone should live on as long as he has.
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. You will all laugh, but I have a thought for my favourte dentist everyday when I floss…I will never forget how much he impressed upon me the importance of good dental hygiene.
In my family, you have always been very dear and important friends. Being so far away I can only be with you in spirit. You are all in my thoughts during this difficult moment.
Warmest regards to all of you
Connie
Sincere sympathy to the Guest family in the death of my favourite dentist and friend for so many years – Ross Fuller
Dear Gerree, Scott, and Melanie, Julie and Jamie, Lorie, and Scott, Jay, Andrea, Jim, and Gillian,
I just want to let you know how much Jim has meant to me over the years. His presence at meetings, his happy smile, his wonderful tenor voice in the choir, his timely messages from the pulpit, his faith in me when he asked me to serve on the Christian Education Committee so many years ago, and his genuine concern for the church brought me into his circle of love. I have been blessed to know him.
It was a privilege to be in the choir loft this morning to sing the hymns and be enriched by Bob’s message and the warmth and love of the many friends and family who were gathered there.
May God bless you all.
With Christian love,
Katy
Dear Gerree,
I am thinking of you, Julie and your family at this sad time, and remembering your long friendship with my family.
Jane
I was deeply saddened to hear of Jim
Hello Scott,
Both Jacques and I send our families condolences to you & your family at this time of loss.
Another star in heaven.
It has been many years indeed since we have been neighbours. I reach across those years to share this time of saddness for your family and friends missing Dr. Guest and at the same time to celebrate such a wonderful man.
I send special hellos to Julie. I still have the photgraph of you, Doug Blair, and me on our first day of kindergarten. I remember the great fun we had playing in your backyard, Julie, on your swings, of the horse-drawn milk cart, and the autumn pile of leaves we would jump into.
Sending you lovingness and caring across the years and the miles from the Gow Family of Aurora and her husband in Oakville, Trent and his family in Toronto, Bill and his family in London, Susan and her family in Waterloo, and Margaret and her family in London too.
Dear Gerree,
What an inspiration Jim was to so many people. How fortunate we all were to have known him. You and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences,
Don Peterson
Dear Scott and Family,
I am sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Best regards,
Jeff
Dear Gerree,
Kay and I were saddened to learn of Jim’s death. We have happy memories of Jim and his quiet sense of humour. Jim had a happy demeanor and it was always a joy to have a visit with him. His happy presence will be greatly missed. You, your family, and all Jim’s friends will treasure happy memories.
Kay joins me in sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Yours sincerely,
Judd Buchanan
Dear Mrs Guest and family:
Oh I have so many vivid memories of Dr Guest! He was our family dentist for many many years, and continued to care for my mother’s teeth until his retirement. And of his wonderful staff…..
But I also have fond memories of Dr and Mrs Guest socially, at parties and events with the Cluetts and through my association with the Peterson family. And of course I have very vivid memories of being the same hotel in Montreal for Will Cluett and Janet Earle’s wedding…..That was quite a time.
I know Dr Guest was a staunch United churchmen and his and my theological views were often in direct opposition. But he was never deterred by conflicting views.And his faith was sucha pronounced part of his life, which I, like many, admire.
I understand Mrs Guest awaits surgery and I send her my love and support and wishes for a speedy recovery.And to the kids, particularly my longtime classmate Scott, I am thinking of you.
Mary
Dear Mrs. Guest,Julie,Scott,Lorie and all your families,
My heart is full of sadness. We were so very sorry to hear about Dr. Guest’s death. It is comforting to know that all of you were able to be by his side at the time of his death,at UH;the same place my Mom,brothers and I were, almost 10 years ago, to say goodbye to my Dad.
My heart is also full of wonderful memories of your Dad and husband and the wonderful family times the Guests,Cluetts,Dinniwells and Bulls shared. Mrs. Guest,you and Dr.Guest were always so happy to see all of us and made us feel so welcome and loved.
Dr Guest was an enthusiastic participant in all of our parties,showers,weddings etc. I will never forget singing along,as he played the piano,and listening to the poems and songs he wrote for all of us that were getting married. He was creative,musical and very talented.
Dr.Guest and my Dad were such good friends and now they are together in heaven. Perhaps they will be reminiscing about their dental days in London,and their fun times on the golf course or at the curling club.
How much my Mom will miss her rose from Dr.Guest, delivered to her each year on the anniversary of my Dad’s death. Dr.Guest was a wonderful and caring friend and you and he were a great support to my Mom,Mrs. Guest.
My eyes fill with tears as I write these words.
We will miss Dr.Guest very much.
I hope to see all of you very soon to give hugs in person.
I am truly sorry I was not able to be at the funeral but I know my brother David represented the Cluetts well. He tells us the church service was magnificent.
Sending our love and deepest sympathies,
Susan,Iain,Jamie,Colin,Graeme and Caileigh Howieson