Audrey Joy Guth, devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, at the age of 95 at the Merry Heart Health Care Center in Succasunna, NJ.
Audrey was born October 19, 1929, in Bloomfield, NJ and she lived a life devoted to her family and her friends. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Fortunata Rame, her husband, H. Clayton Guth, her brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Elsie Rame and Robert and Nan Rame, and her daughter, Cathy Lynne Bourne. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and John Cherry of Barnegat, NJ, her son and daughter-in-law, Robert Guth, Sr. and Sheila Guth of Andover, NJ, and her son-in-law, Larry Bourne of Reynoldsburg, OH. She is also survived by her Grandchildren, Scott and Stacey Cherry of Franklin Lakes, NJ, Emily Cherry of Waretown, NJ, Jennifer Sheehan of Reynoldsburg, OH, Brian Sheehan of Reynoldsburg, OH, Kellie and Peter Gilmartin of Chesapeake, VA, Katy Guth of Andover, NJ, Jessica and Michael Jacobellis of Hamburg, NJ, Robert Guth Jr. and Carol Guth of Downingtown, PA, Andrew and Holly Guth, of Andover, NJ, Richard Guth of Chesapeake, VA, Christopher Guth of Andover, NJ, and Katie and Matthew Tyo of Lancaster, OH, as well as her beloved Great Grandchildren Michaela, Robert, Teddy, Danny, Erin, Dominic, Ryan, Charlotte, Cecilia, MaKayla, Kyle, Audrey, Michael, Matthew, Colton, and Walker.
As a child she loved to sing, dance and spend time with her family and friends. She graduated from Belleville High School in 1947 and, a few years later, went on a double date with her friend, Vivian where she met the love of her life, H. Clayton Guth. They were married on April 7, 1951, and they settled in Bloomfield, NJ where they happily raised their family.
During her Bloomfield years Audrey was whirlwind of activity! She was deeply involved in the life of the Brookdale Reformed Church where she sang in the choir, served as a Deacon and an Elder, and taught Sunday School. She was also a Girl Scout leader for many years and helped form a Couple’s Club group that held monthly activities and traveled together for more than 25 years! At the same time she worked in retail sales clothing at Hahne’s in Montclair where her eye for fashion made her invaluable in the men’s department. She ended her working years at the Brookdale Savings Bank.
In retirement Audrey and Clay moved to their long-time summer home in Lake Tamarack, NJ, where they enjoyed the many lake activities with their friends and family. They also cherished the time they spent traveling and dining with their many friends and they became members of the Clover Hill Reformed Church.
In 1999, a few years after her husband’s death, Audrey moved to the Greenbriar Woodlands Active Adult Community in Toms River where she was an enthusiastic participant in the bocce ball league. The next chapter of Audrey’s life began in 2010 when she moved to Lake Tranquility in Andover, NJ, where she enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends until she moved to the Merry Heart Health Care Center where she enjoyed the daily songs and games in the activity room.
Audrey was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was never happier than when spending time with her family and friends. Whether she was making special Christmas gifts with her granddaughters, baking with her children and grandchildren, going on vacation with the Couples Club, or reveling in the joy of her Great Grandchildren, as long as she was spending time with those she loved she was happy. She loved the beach, a good book, phone calls from her grandchildren, and always singing. We all remember the lullabies as she tucked us in.
A private funeral service and burial will be held by the family.
