Mr. Wayne H. Guile, age 84, a former longtime resident of 15 Orchard Street, Mohawk, passed away on Sunday morning, September 5, 2004 at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital in New Hartford. He was born on December 10, 1919 in Dolgeville, a son of the late Harry and Maude (McGowan) Guile and received his education in Dolgeville schools. On June 29, 1940, Wayne joined in marriage with Marguerite Hurdic in Mohawk, a loving union of nearly 53 years until the passing of Mrs. Guile on March 11, 1993. Wayne was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served our country during World War II. He was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, and was awarded an honorable discharged. Upon relief from active duty he received a World War II Victory Medal, an American Campaign Ribbon, an Asiatic Pacific Medal with one Star, and a Philippine Liberation Medal. Wayne had last worked full time with Sperry Rand Univac in Ilion as an expeditor and also as a power truck operator. He retired in 1976 after 33 years of dedicated service. He was a kind and generous man who enjoyed social activities, especially that of square dancing. He was a square dance caller since his high school days, having enjoyed this tradition throughout the Mohawk Valley, especially in Ephratah, NY, with Ben Hur in Mohawk, and most recently with the Happy Valley Gang. He is survived by his beloved family including a son and daughter in law: Duane Guile and his wife Sharon of Mohawk; his grandchildren: Shelley Russell and her husband Kevin; Kelly Coffin and her husband Harold; Matthew Guile and his wife Jamie; Jason Guile and his wife Felicia; and Cassandra McClure and her husband Stephen; great grandchildren: Alyssa, Bryant, Brent, Shelby, Tennille, Harold, Jr.; Raymond, Katlin; Brook; Matthew, Jr.; Austin; Kai, and Thomas; a sister in law: Jane Guile of Dolgeville; and several nieces nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by a son: Bruce Guile and his wife Yvonne; a brother: Charles Guile; and his grandson: Dennis Guile. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday September 8, 2004 at 10:00 AM from the Graves - Applegate & Day Funeral Home, 48 East Main Street Mohawk, with the Rev. Robert Wollaber officiating. Procession will follow to Fort Plain Cemetery where interment will take place with full military rites offered by the United States Navy assisted by the Fort Plain VFW Firing Squad. Friends and relatives are invited to attend calling hours at the funeral home on Tuesday September 7th from 5 - 8 PM. Those wishing are asked to consider donations in memory of Wayne to the American Heart Association. Envelopes may be obtained from the funeral home. The family extends their most sincere gratitude to the Mohawk Valley Nursing Home in Ilion for their loving care and concern during Wayne's stay there. For directions to the funeral home, click the facilities link above.