Darrel Nelson Guimond, 71, of Lancaster passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center of Lancaster. Darrel was born in Macomb County, Michigan and was the son of the late Linus Nelson and Kathleen White Guimond. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, his wife of 50 years, Linda Holmes Guimond. They recently celebrated their 50 years of marriage this past August.

Darrel graduated from Purdue University with a Mechanical Engineering degree.  He was a manager at Donnelly Printing for 29 years before retiring in 1992.

Darrel was a professional musician whose favorite music was traditional Dixieland jazz. He performed with many bands most notably The Purdue Salty Dogs. After graduating from Purdue he performed many venues in Chicago, New Orleans, St. Louis, Baltimore, Pensacola, Daytona Beach, Atlantic City, Mexico, and Europe as well as many of the surrounding areas.

He served two years with the U.S. Army and was enlisted during the Korean War.

He treasured his family and friends. He also enjoyed vacations at the beach. He was a member of the Lancaster Lions Club and the International Federation of Musicians Union. He was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his loving wife and two sons, Michael Nelson Guimond married to Lynne E. of Mechanicsburg, PA and Bradley Ray Guimond married to Jennifer of Lancaster; four grandchildren, Beau Nelson, Dominique, William, and Kate. Also one brother Gordon Ray Guimond married to Carol of Pensacola, FL and many nieces and nephews.

Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend Darrel's funeral service from Highland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ted Mingle officiating, 1801 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA on Thursday January 31, 2008 at 2:30pm. There will be an evening viewing at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 717-560-5100 on Wednesday from 6-8pm and on Thursday at the church one hour prior to the service. Final farewell will take place at the Landis Valley Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Darrel's memory may be made out to Manheim Township High School Music Department, P.O. Box 5134, Lancaster, PA 17606. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz, PA.