Edward J. Guertin

WORCESTER: Edward J. Guertin, 75, formerly of Granite St. , died Saturday, November 10, 2007, in Milford Regional Medical Center, after a brief stay at the Beaumont Nursing Center in Northbridge. He leaves his wife of almost 50 years, Helen E. (Gay) Guertin; two sons, Thomas F. Guertin and his wife Mary of LaGrange, KY, John M. Guertin and his wife Marcia of Oxford; two daughters, Therese M. Cusack and her husband Kenneth of Bellingham, Annmarie Guertin and her life partner Anne Castonguay of Upton; a brother, Leo W. Guertin and his wife Melvia of Lakeland, FL; ten grandchildren, Jessica, James, Samantha, Joseph, Adam, Erinn, Mark, Michael, Aleah, and Adrienne; a great grandson, Little Jimmy; and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Raymond E. Guertin and a sister, Alice M. Whites, both predeceased him. He was born in Whitinsville, son of the late Francis N. and Delina C. (Benoit) Guertin, and was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Ed was a photo engraver for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette where he worked more than 30 years, retiring in 1993. He had been a member of the Telegram and Gazette Golf League and attended St. Paul's Cathedral. He enjoyed archery, bowling, and spending time with his family. CALLING HOURS will be from 5 to 8 p. m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. A FUNERAL MASS will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL, 15 Chatham St. After cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family suggests donations in memory of Ed be made to the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 99 Church St. , Leominster, MA 01453. Directions and condolence book available at www. kellyfuneralhome. com