Carlton L. Guild

Carlton L. Guild Age 83 of Elmira, NY went to be with his Lord on Wednesday December 14, 2011 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY.The family will receive friends at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/ Southport, NY, Saturday afternoon 1:00to 3:00PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Funeral and Committal Sunday at 2:00 PM in Westside United Methodist Church, 744 West First Street, Elmira, NY 14905.Pastor Vincent W. Howell, Sr. will officiate with graveside service Monday at 12:00 PM. Those wishing may make donations to the Westside United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 3494, Elmira, NY 14902. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Joyce Tobey Guild: sisters in-law, Lois Bly, and Arletta Baker: cousin, Janice Kennedy; nieces, Maureen (Rick) Beals, Michele Baker, Colette (Frank) Parasmo; nephews, Scott Baker, Steven Baker, and Dale (Marla) Bly. Carl has meant a great deal to Westside United Methodist Church and Westside UMC has meant a great deal to Carl. He has been a devoted member and provided strong , continuous leadership for over 35 years. He was known for his title as “Mr Coffee”, organizing events, creation of a senior’s group, calling everyone to make sure they were always informed…, but his leadership is what was most notable. Officially, he served as Chairperson of the Adminstrative board for more than 35 years. But unofficially, Carl provided Westside, a kind of Quiet, Consistent, Trusting leadership that many found inspirational and enabling. He set high standards, always challenging yet always inquiring. Carl taught leadership by leading with integrity and leading well. As one member said it- “In whatever role he has served – including Ad Council chair- he’s been fair, honest, a diplomat, a mediator…always a gentleman”. Carl will be sorely missed.He was Past President of the Southern Tier retired Lions Club, 55 year, Member of Ivy Masonic Lodge #92?? , Past President of the Chemung Schuyler, Tioga Masonic Golf Association. Chaplain of the Masonic Lodge. Member of Westside United Methodist Church, and Chairman of the church Council. Chairman Westside senior citizens group. Heenjoyed golf,riding around the countryside and was always planning andtakingtrips thru out the United States . He loved taking care of theflowers in his front yard. Officers and members of Elmira Masonic Lodge #95 will meet at the funeral home to conduct a service Saturday at 6:00 pm for our dear departed brother, Master Harold Denton.Guest bookmay be signedat obituaries at www.olthof.com