"I am very sad to hear about Guys passing. I send loving thoughts and prayers to his family. I came to know Guy as my hairdresser and over the course of 26 years I came to call him my friend. We had many spiritual conversations. I will forever remember his kindness and his love for his family."
In loving memory of
Guy W. Marshall
June 5, 2019
Guy W. Marshall, 69, of North Smithfield, died June 5, 2019 at Heritage Hill Nursing Center, Smithfield. He was the husband of Frances (Mencucci) Marshall. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the Delina (Forni) Marshall of Coventry and the late Nicholas Marshall.
Guy graduated from North Providence High school. He joined the Air Force and is a Vietnam War Veteran. After his service in the Air Force he continued to serve for many years in the Army Reserves. Guy worked as a hairdresser for most of his life as well as a teaching assistant at Birchwood Middle School, North Providence and part time as a Police Officer in Warwick. Guy loved to dance, was an active member at his church, Ocean State Baptist. He also enjoyed volunteering at the Stephen Olney Elementary School where his wife works.
Besides his wife Frances, Guy is survived by his children, Shawn Gibbson and her husband Gregory of Middletown; Christian Marshall of Pawtucket; and Scott Gould of North Smithfield; two grandchildren, Hannah and Quinn; a brother, Nicholas Marshall and his wife Carole of Thompson, CT; a sister, Patricia Taunton of Cape Cod as well as many nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held, June 12, 2019 at 11 AM in Ocean State Baptist Church, 600 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917. The family will greet guests 15 minutes prior to service time. Burial will follow in St. John the Evangelist Cemetery, Church Street, North Smithfield. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket, RI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, PO Box 41659, Providence, RI 02940.
Tributes
"Dear Fran and Family,I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your husband. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May the memories be held in your heart.Diane Roberts"
"Dear Fran and family,Our deepest sympathy to you all at this most difficult time.Barbara and Don Emerson"
"Mr. Guy made such an impact on our daughter Makenna at school! She will miss her lunch buddy so much. Thinking of you and sending you all our love at this difficult time!"
"Dear Fran and loved ones of Guy, My heart and prayers go out to all of you. I feel blessed to have had the chance to meet Guy . My memories of his calm, friendly, polite, and funny demeanor will never be forgotten. He was a gentleman. He will surely be missed ."
"So sorry for the loss of a good man, may he rest in heavenly peace, and may God open his arms and place guy their in heavenly rest, he was a good man."
"Dear Fran and family members of Guy,My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May Guy Rest In Peace and may the loving memories you shared together help you through this time. My thoughts and prays go out to you."
"A Spathiphyllum was ordered on June 10, 2019"
"Alan,Meg and I were sad to learn of Guy's passing. I loved his quick,dry wit and bantering back and forth with him over the years. Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family.Jay and Alan"
"I am so saddened to learn of Guy's untimely passing. I loved his quick,dry wit and bantering back and forth with him over the years. Sending my thoughts and prayers to his family."
"TO THE FAMILY OF GUY , i am so very sorry for your huge loss!!! He was a wonderful man and friend!! Iknew him from the hairdressers, kind , polite, and always a gentleman!!!! Blessing to all , RIP MY FRIEND!!cathy morrill"
"A The Color of Memories Table Arrangement was ordered on June 7, 2019"