BRADLEY – Martel L. “Marty” Guay, 75, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009. He was born Jan. 18, 1934, son of Charles and Bernice (White) Guay. Marty was a veteran of the Korean War, and in 1970, he started his own business, Guay’s Fire Equipment. He eventually retired in 1995, and filled his time by working around the house and in his yard. Marty also enjoyed working with his hands, fishing and his daily walks. Marty is survived by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Mary (Cyr) Guay; children, Stephen Guay and his wife, Linda, Lisa Burton and her husband, Michael, and Joseph and his wife, Mary Guay; grandchildren, Melanie Jones, Amanda Guay, Valerie Corey and Jamie Touhill; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Wilfred Guay; two sisters, Theora Veno and Jeanetta Grills; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Marty was predeceased by his sister, Donna Rsycamp; and brother, Ronald Guay. Family and friends may call 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town, where a memorial service will begin 7 p.m. As per Marty’s wishes, there will be no burial at this time.


