October 1, 2026
John C. Guild, 83, of Haliburton Road, Rumford, died peacefully on December 6, 2024 at the Dawn Hill Home, Bristol. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (O’Brien) Guild.
Born in Needham, MA, a son of the late Charles L. and Elizabeth S. (Thumith) Guild, he lived in Rumford for 53 years. He was a graduate of East Providence High School Class of 1961.
Mr. Guild was a Pile driver operator for Guild Drilling Company and the American Equipment & Fabricating Corp. for 50 years before retiring in 2004. He also was a carpenter and a welder.
John was a volunteer and a member of the Church of the Epiphany, Rumford and a member of Carpenters Union Local #94.
John enjoyed fishing, traveling, dining out, listening to music and being outdoors, he also loved animals and his dogs. He was affectionately known as the “Mayor of Rumford.”
Mr. Guild was a United States Army Veteran serving in the National Guard.
He is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Sara Guild-Lessmann of Narragansett and Pamela Jean Santos of Barrington; a son, David John Guild of Rumford; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren and a sister, Elizabeth Jane Sheehan of Barrington. He was the step-son of the late Marguerite M. (Goggin) Guild.
His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday December 12, 2024 in the W. RAYMOND
WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 10 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.
Calling Hours are Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. For online condolences please visit www.wrwatsonfuneralhome.com
