Obituaries
Darrel Nelson Guimond, 71
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.
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Dear Mrs. Guimond and family-
I was so very sorry to hear of Mr. Guimond’s passing. I have such very fond memories of spending time with your family when I was a teenager. I remember very vididly Mr. Guimond’s smile and laugh. You couldn’t help but feel good when you were in his presence. I can not fully understand the pain of your loss. I can only pray that you will find comfort in your memories. On the days that seem darkest, please wrap yourselves in a blanket of loving memories. Perhaps that will help to ease your pain . I will hold all of you up to the Lord in prayer. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Love- Diane Newcomer Black
My sympathy to Linda and the entire Guimond Family
Darrel was a tremendous help to me when I was manager of Ridgeway Travel. In time of need he provided much help and guidance. I also had the opportunity of working with Darrel with the Lancaster Lions.
Sorry that I lost touch with Darrel. I hope that he did not suffer
Words can not express the loss of a loved one but rejoice knowing that he was always ready to help any one at any time and no one can forget his contagious smile. He is already in heaven making beautiful music for all to enjoy
I’m currently in Florida and therefore will not be able to attend the services. However my prayers for Darrel and you his family.
Paul A. Miller
Dear linda and Family.
So very sorry for your loss of your husband and Father/Grandfather.
We pray you all find comfort and peace., remembering the good times. And knowing He is now in God’s hands.
Anne and Bob Gilligan
I send my condolences.
Darrel was important to me in our young days in Oakland City. I lived opposite of where Darrel and Gordon lived. I played Cornet because of Darrel, but I did not stay with music. One summer Darrel worked in the service station at HWY 57 ane 64; I helped. After reading Darrel’s books of a Naval Aviator, I aspired to be a USN carrier pilot.
Darrel, my best to you.
Donald Gene Taylor
Darrel was one of the finest trumpet players, plus gentleman, that I ever had the privilege of working with.
Ray Matula
Darrel Nelson Guimond
I will miss you so much the short time I new you
I loved you
I will treasure the time we spent together
I will be there for Linda whenever she needs me
Darrel it was a Wonderful World as long as you were in it
Love Your Visiting Angel
Dolores
Linda, Mike, Brad, Gordon and all the family,
My love and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My greatest memory of Darrel was his smile. He was always smiling and happy – I can’t speak for the times that him and Gordon were golfing or playing tennis because I was not there but I imagine his smile turned into a large gleam of white teeth when he would beat Gordon.
I pray that time passes quickly away from this moment- time is the best healer. I pray that your memories of Darrel – (Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and of course friend and entertainer) outways the sorry that you feel at this time.
Love, Sam Rogers
