From John's sister, Suzy Lyman:

Dear Pals,

I will attempt to make this short~ not a strong suit of mine :)

Over the last few years you have been so so so very kind to not only inquire, but offer thoughtful suggestions, hope and prayers (and so much more) for my brother John. This past week, John contracted pneumonia, took a sudden irreversible turn for the worse, and died early this morning in a hospice center in Cleveland. His wife Barbara and two children were with him.

As some of you know, I flew out last Tuesday for my goodbye. As I flew back in over Chicago, the plane went right over Rush Hospital (specifically: the Bowman Center) where my mom has been for the past month. I share the story because in the vein of 'there is always more out there/forces at work that we don't know about' ~ my mom (really not cognizant of John's condition) is in the very spot where she delivered her first baby--John. Full circle to coin a phrase..and in perhaps an unusual way, comforting.

The ups, downs, and challenges have been rather daunting at times- most particularly in the last two years as mom has also headed a bit downhill, but made so very much easier by the unequaled, untiring, selfless gift of your friendship~ (and the incredible arrival of Tom Lyman--how lucky am I). I can only hope to be half as supportive and kind as a friend in return.

Ok..so it is a little staggering to lose the moniker of 'little sister'--in ways I can't even describe. And to be honest-- I lived up to that roll in a marvelously annoying way (as some of you can attest). But I have the greatest in 'family' with such wonderful friendships, and am deeply, forever grateful.

oxox,

suzy

http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?pid=173959983

JOHN C. GUYOT

Obituary |  Condolences

GUYOT JOHN C. GUYOT, 62, of Chagrin Falls. Dear husband of Barbara (Cseh); Father of Grace and David; Son of Suzanne Guyot; brother of Suzanne Lyman. Passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 29101 Health Campus Drive, Westlake, Ohio 44145. A memorial service will be held at the Federated Church, 76 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11a.m. Rev. Mark Simone Officiating. 440-333-9774 www.buschcares.com

Published in The Plain Dealer on Jan. 25, 2015 - See more at: http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=JOHN-C-GUYOT&pid=173959983#sthash.l9AKTfti.dpuf

January 30, 2015

I was so sorry to learn of John's passing. My heart goes out to all of you in this time of great sadness. My fondest memory of John was when he played Alfred P. Doolittle in New Trier High School's production of My Fair Lady. He was fantastic! What a talented guy. God Bless you all.

June Stewart (Woolson), Albuquerque, NM

SUZANNE GUYOT

Obituary 

Suzanne F. Guyot age 90 of Lake Forest formerly from Winnetka. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Guyot, Jr.; loving mother of Suzanne (Thomas) Lyman and the late John (Barbara) Guyot; proud grandmother of S. Charles (Kristi), John, Katherine and Madeline Hilbrant, David Doll and Grace Guyot; great grandmother of Cameron Thomas Hilbrant; step-grandmother of Thomas IV, Bridget and Stephanie Lyman; dear aunt of Memorial Service Saturday March 5, 2016, 4:00 p.m. at Winnetka Congregational Church, 725 Pine Street, Winnetka, IL 60093. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Winnetka Congregational Church Choir c/o the church www.wcc-joinus.org or Journey Care Hospice www.journeycare.org . Info www.donnellanfuneral.comor (847) 675-1990

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Mar. 2, 2016

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