Henry Guay

Henry Gerald Guay age 91, a resident of Pearl at Jamestown, passed away on September 26th, 2019

Henry was born on August 12th, 1928 in New Bedford, MA.  He graduated from University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth with a BS in textile chemistry and received his master’s degree from the University of Akron.  Henry started his work career at the Acushnet company.  He moved the family to Akron, Ohio where he worked for the Goodyear. With a stop in Baltimore Maryland, Henry eventually moved to Peoria IL, where he worked for Caterpillar for 17 years.  He was heavily involved in Square Dancing and participated in several clubs in the area.

Henry married Constance Elaine Pool in 1949.  Together they had five children, Gerald (Cathy), Peter (Helen), Christopher (Terry), Dianna (Dale), and Philip (Susan).  He has 11 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.

Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Connie, and his brothers Norman and Roger.

A visitation service is being held Monday September 30th from 5-8 pm at the Resthaven Gardens funeral home at 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge LA.  Interment will be held in New Bedford MA next spring.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Diabetes Association in Henry’s name.