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Lawrence (Larry) James Guymer of Schist Lake passed away July 18, 2009 in the Flin Flon General Hospital. Larry was born in Flin Flon and received his education here. He graduated an Instrument Mechanic at HBM&S in 1963 where he was employed until leaving to work in Peru, South America. Larry joined the Masonic Lodge in March 1965. He married Meryl (Boyce) in October 1965. Sons, Dwayne and Glen, were born in Flin Flon. In October 1970, Larry was hired by Southern Peru Copper Corporation and the family moved to Peru. Larry held many positions with the Company. He loved Peru and the people. He retired back to Flin Flon in October 1995. Larry enjoyed fishing up to the time of his illness. As a young man he hunted but when he retired he no longer cared to kill a healthy animal. He loved his 'shack' at the lake and his dog 'Bud'. Larry was predeceased by an infant brother, Donald, and his parents, Frank and Evelyn. He is survived by wife Meryl, sons Dwayne (Reneta) and Glen, grandchildren Morgan and Connor, Aunts Lil Schuman (George) and Lori Hutton, Uncle Wilfred Guymer and numerous Guymer and McIntosh cousins. Funeral services were held July 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from Northminster United Church with Pastor Rebecca Graham officiating. Susan and Brent Lethbridge performed 'special' music. Lori Suss was the organist. Myrna Guymer Campbell read the eulogy and Ethel Killick did the reading. The Brethren of the Masonic Lodge #153 performed their graveside service. Ted and Helen Hewitt attended the Memorial Register. Following the service, the United Church Women and North Star Rebekah Lodge #31 served lunch. If friends so deisre, memorial tributes may be made to Flin Flon and Creighton SPCA, or to the Northern Lights Manor. Dadson Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. Thank You Larry's family would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for all the kindnesses shown to us. Thank you to all for the cards, flowers, food, visits, phone calls, emails and donations in Larry's memory. Your support has meant so much to us. Thank you to Pastor Rebecca Graham, Lori Suss, Susan and Brent Lethbridge and the Masonic Lodge #153. Thanks, also to Myrna Guymer Campbell, Ethel Killick, Ted and Helen Hewitt. Thank you to the United Church Women and the North Star Rebekah Lodge #31 for the lunch. A special thank you for the North Star Rebekah Lodge #31 for the family supper served in our home. Thank you to the Masons for their very dignified service. Thank you, Darren and Dana, for taking such good care of us. You, always, make things easier. And last, but not least, a huge thank you to third floor nursing staff. Your care and kindness to Larry and all of us was so appreciated. Meryl, Dwayne and family, and Glen
