James T. Guiod of Norwood, formerly of Dedham, passed away on October 12, 2023. During his 34 years with us, he was a loving son, brother and friend who always brought smiles to our faces.
Jim is survived by his parents, Christopher R. and Martha H. (McLaughlin) Guiod of Dedham, his brother Christopher G. Guiod and his partner Darlene Hart and uncle to their daughter, Danica, and sister Danielle D. Guiod and her partner Christopher Chase and uncle to their son, Damon, and daughter, Ciena and many cousins. He was the nephew of John and Carolyn Guiod, Martin and Christine Guiod, Peter and Antoinette Guiod and Marjorie McLaughlin. Jim was predeceased by his brother, PFC Willian D. Guiod (USMC), his uncles Daniel Guiod and George McLaughlin and grandparents Daniel and Elizabeth Guiod and George and Doris McLaughlin.
Jim was a graduate of the Norfolk County Agricultural School, earned a BA from The University of Vermont and obtained his MA from the University of Rhode Island. He had been a Youth Minister for St. Mary of The Assumption Church in Dedham and Our Lady of Fatima Church in Sudbury, worked for both the Speaker of the House and Governor of Vermont and most recently he was the Director of Finance for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Advisory Board.
Jim was an avid marathoner and traveler which took him to every presidential library, almost every national park in America and countless marathons throughout the country. From the Cooperative for Real Education in Agricultural Management at UVM to Blazing Saddles Equestrian Center in Randolph, Jim loved working with all types of animals.
Private visiting hours will be held on October 20 at 11:00-12:30 at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St, Dedham, followed by interment in Brookdale Cemetery with his grandparents and brother.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Jim’s name to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, Dedham Branch, 55 Anna's Place, Dedham, MA 02026.