James F. Guerin, 70 of Milford, formerly of Natick passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2013 at Brigham & Women's Hospital. He is survived by his wife Katherine L. Nyland-Nickerson of 47 years; his children Michelle and her husband Mark Lancisi; James Guerin and his wife Jamie Wilson; Alisa and her husband Devin Haughey; and Jennifer and her husband Jason Caliri, all of Milford. He was the son of the late Raymond and Jennie (Legere) Guerin and brother of Christopher Guerin, PhD. of Belgium. He was the beloved grandfather of Alexa, Kayla and Joseph Lancisi; Katie and Evan Wilson and Tommy Thayer; Dylan and Emma Haughey; Colin and Hayley Caliri. Jim was a life long resident of Natick until moving to Milford in 2010 to be closer to his children and grandchildren.
Jim was a respiratory therapist for 21 years at Leonard Morse Hospital/Metrowest Medical Center before his retirement, after receiving a heart transplant in 1997. He was blessed to have received a new heart and those who loved him were equally blessed to have the past 15 years with him. He was loved by his patients and his co-workers. Jim was a devoted volunteer at the Natick Food Pantry.
Jim served in the Vietnam War at Headquarters and Headquarters Company, the Ninth Supply and Transport Company. He was awarded the Bronze Star.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral on Friday, April 26 at 10:30 A.M. from the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street at Natick Common followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick Church at 11:30 A.M.
Visiting hours are Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Interment St Patrick Cemetery.
Donations in his memory can be made to the Natick Food Pantry, 2 Webster Street, Natick, MA 01760