Obituary of Timothy J. Guinee, Jr.

Timothy Joseph Guinee Jr., 87, of Topsfield, Massachusetts and Naples, Florida, died peacefully at his home on January 3, 2011 after a brief illness, surrounded by four generations of his loving family. A devout Catholic, Mr. Guinee was a member of the first class at St. Joseph Elementary School in Medford, MA. He was a proud graduate of Malden Catholic High School, class of 1941. Upon graduation, he volunteered for the Army Air Corp, serving as an engine mechanic in the China Burma India Theater headquartered in Bangalore, India during World War II. After an honorable discharge, Mr. Guinee attended and graduated from Boston College (1951) and Harvard Business School (1953) while working full-time at Clark and Cook Ford Dealership in Medford, MA to support his wife and family. Recruited out of Harvard by Ford Motor Company, Mr. Guinee started his career as District Manager, and subsequently became the General Manager of Cote Motors in Mattapan, MA. In 1963, he purchased Danvers Motor Company in Danvers, MA where he worked alongside his children and many committed employees for more than 40 years. An industry leader, Mr. Guinee served as president and board member of the New England Ford Dealers Organization, the New England Ford Dealers Advertising Association, the Ford Dealer Life Insurance Organization, and the New England Ford Parts Co-operative. In 1981, Mr. Guinee moved his family to Connemara House in Topsfield, a home that ultimately reflected his Irish heritage and personal vision for a family homestead. It was here that his hobby for the outdoors and farming flourished. Together, the family restored the antique estate and planted the 1500 fruit tree orchard that subsequently became the roots for many wonderful memories for his family and friends. An avid angler, Mr. Guinee also enjoyed many fishing trips to Canada, and Sunday outings on the family boat both on the North Shore and the waters of coastal Florida. His many friends and family will treasure these moments with him at the helm. Mr. Guinee lived a life committed to serving others, donating both time and money to countless organizations. A board member and President of North Shore Catholic Charities, the Danvers Rotary Club, and the Danvers YMCA, he also received the Paul Harris Fellowship award from Danvers Rotary. He was an active member of the China Burma India League (CBIL), and a generous donor and supporter of both alumni groups of Malden Catholic High School and Boston College. In 2008, he received the Malden Catholic Award for Distinguished Alumni. In 1981, he was inducted into the Knights of Malta. He also spent many years as a dedicated volunteer at My Brother’s Table in Lynn, MA, cooking and serving dinner with his children and grandchildren every month. Born May 9th, 1923 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he was the devoted son of Timothy J. and Mary E. (Lowery) Guinee. Mr. Guinee is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Helene (“Babe”) R. (Mooney) Guinee. He and Babe were blessed with 12 children, 50 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren: Marylee A. and Robert A. MacDougall of New Canaan, CT and Naples, FL, and their children, Thomas, Robert and his wife Ailish, and their children, Therese, Joseph, and Helena; Timothy J. Guinee III of Haverhill, and his children, Erin and Timothy IV; William J. and Ellen L. Guinee of Topsfield, MA, and their children Mary, William Jr., Katherine and Timothy; Paul F. and Kathleen E. Guinee of Cohasset, and their children Aisling, Paul, Christine and Thomas; Jeanne M. and Peter M. Hosinski of Stamford, CT, and their children Helene, William, Peter, Claire and Patrick; Kevin J. and Deborah A. Guinee of Gloucester, MA and their children Brenden, Timothy, Madeline, and Patrick; Lawrence M. and Alicia M. Guinee of Peabody, MA and their children Nora, Lawrence Jr., Maire, Martin and James; Kerry A. and Paul Hutchinson of Topsfield, MA and their children, Elizabeth, Paul Jr., Michael, Katherine, Marylee and James; Michael L. and Kathleen Guinee of Newtown, CT and their children, Michaela and Matthew; Patrick M. and Stacey M. Guinee of Essex Junction, VT, and their children, Patrick Jr., Kerry, John Paul, James, Daniel and Michael; John J. and Kara M. Guinee of North Andover, MA and their children, John, Caroline, Joseph, Michael, Kevin, Catherine, Maureen, Thomas and Elizabeth; and Gregory M. Guinee of South Boston, MA. Brother of Mary N. Murphy of Medford, MA, he was predeceased by his brother, Paul F. Guinee of Burlington and Dennis, MA, and his half brother, William Morley of Woburn, MA. He was the proud uncle of many nephews and nieces. Visiting hours will be at the Conway Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St. Peabody, MA on Thursday, January 6th, from 2:30pm-8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, 12 Park St. Topsfield, MA on Friday, January 7th, at 11:00 am. Internment will be private at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. In lieu of flowers the family requests that a gift be made “In Memory of Timothy J. Guinee, Jr. MC ‘41” to Malden Catholic High School, 99 Crystal Street, Malden, MA 02148 in order to further the Catholic education of young men.