Obituary of Donald L. Guile

GUILE, Donald L. Age 81 of Stoneybrook Dr. East Passed away after an extend illness on Monday Dec. 9, 2013.He was born in Olean NY on Nov. 12, 1932 to Lloyd and Blanche (Rowe) Guile.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janice (Wilmot) Guile; Daughters and son,Kathleen Guile of Elmira,Stephanie Guile and Lisa Raber both of Cleveland OH,Son, James (Michele) Guile of Corning;Grandchildren, Matthew and Jonathan Guile;Brother, Gary (Gail) Guile of Dansville, NY, nieces and nephews.Don was also predeceased by his sister, Janice Jerome in 1994. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Horseheads and a retired research scientist at Corning Inc., Sullivan Park. Over the years Don held several patents while working with Corning Inc. He was a graduate of Dansville High School and received both his B.S. and PhD at Alfred University. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.Don especially enjoyed working outside in his yard. At Don’s request a service will take place privately at the convenience of his family. Those wishing may remember Don with memorials to Southern Tier Food Bank 388 Upper Oakwood Ave. Elmira, NY 14903 or Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA-2435 St. Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903. Condolences and remembrances at www.barberfuneralhome.com