Lillian Catherine Guyt . (nee Higgins), 84, of Washingtonville, NY, formerly of Northvale, NJ, died March 1st, from complications of a brief illness. She was surrounded by close family. Lillian was born in the Bronx, NY on October 8, 1933 to John and Agnes (Culhane) Higgins. She was the youngest of 7 brothers and sisters. In 1959 she married Henry P. Guyt and raised five sons in Northvale, NJ. She was a loving mom and later became a real estate agent in Washingtonville, NY where she retired. Lillian was a devout Catholic and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Ann, Mother of Mary #2419 from St. Mary’s Church. She enjoyed classic movies and keeping up to date on news and current events. She was always ready for a good chat and plenty of laughter. However, her true passion was the love toward her boys and all of her grandchildren.
Lillian lovingly raised 5 children; William, Henry Jr, Daniel, Joseph and Douglas (deceased)
She is survived by 17 grandchildren; Kristi, Stephen, Rachel, Colleen, Ashley, Kathleen, Eileen, Erin, William Jr., Patricia, Alison, Maryellen, Lucas, Noah, Amanda, Julianne and Quinn
Visitation will be on Tuesday March 6, from 4-8pm at David T Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North Street, Washingtonville, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday March 8, 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Church, 42 Goshen Avenue, Washingtonville, NY. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Washingtonville, NY.
Memorial donations in Lillian’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association (http://www.diabetes.org). To leave an online condolence please visit www.davidtfergusonfh.com
