Guy, Francis B.
Birth: Monday, October 07, 1935 in Loveville, Maryland
Residence: Clements, Maryland
Death: Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the age of 78
Laid to Rest: Thursday, January 30, 2014 in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Maryland
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Francis Benedict "Frankie" Guy, 78, of Clements, MD passed away on January 25, 2014 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 7, 1935 in Loveville, MD, he was the son of the late James Warren Guy and Rosalie Greenwell Guy Clarke. He was the loving husband of Sara Jane "Sally" Alvey Guy, whom he married on December 31, 1960 at St. Joseph's Church in Morganza, MD. They celebrated 53 wonderful years together.

He is survived by his wife and daughters: Angel Quade (Ray) and Crystal Hayden (George) of Clements, and Dana Jameson (Donnie) of Charlotte Hall. Grandchildren: George Hayden IV (Christine), Amanda Guy (Charlie), Rachel Clem (Jimmy), Michael Hayden (Colleen Lilly), Gary Hill, Shannon Hill, Riley Love, Brody and Kinley Jameson, step-grandchildren: Ray Quade, Jr. and Amber Quade Spiegel. Great grandchildren: Lindsey, Kelsey and Charlie (Jr) Guy, Raelee Clem and Maggie Hayden. Siblings: Rosemary Keener, Patricia "Patsy" Downs and Margaret "Peggy" Goddard.

He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Angel Ann Guy and siblings: Emanuel "Sugar" Guy, Charles "Tippie" Guy, Phyllis Smith, William "Bucky" Clarke, Jacqueline "Jackie" MaGill, James "Neary" Guy, John "Cakum" Guy, Warren "Shine" Guy, Robert "Buck" Guy, Catherine "Jeanie" Guy and Mary "Doll" Guy.

Frankie attended Great Mills High School. He lived in St. Mary's County his entire life and made his family home in the 7th District.

He was employed with the State of Maryland, Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge, Toll Facilities in Newburg, MD. He retired in 1997 after 32 years of dedicated service. He played baseball as a young man and switched to softball when he started coaching his daughters and grandchildren in youth baseball and softball. He coached women's and men's softball teams. He played softball in the St. Mary's County Men's Softball League and belonged to the St. Mary's County Softball Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Frankie and Sally loved to travel with family and friends. They took many camping trips to Virginia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. They visited Hawaii, Las Vegas, California and this allowed them to experience there first plane ride. They loved cruises and bus trips south along the east coast and the Caribbean, creating many wonderful memories and stories he liked to tell. He loved the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Orioles.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtwon, MD.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 10:00AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Father Charles Cortinovis officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Pallbearers are: George Hayden IV, Michael Hayden, Gary Hill, Ray Quade Jr, Jay Clarke and Ted Downs. Honorary Pallbearers are: Amanda Guy, Rachel Clem, Shannon Hill, Riley Love, Brody Jameson, Kinley Jameson, Donnie Jameson, George Hayden III, Ray Quade and Glenn Cullins.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, PO Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or the 7th District Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 206, Avenue, MD 20609.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or the Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 206, Avenue, MD 20609.

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