William E. Guy ’61

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Ted died Dec. 24, 2018, at his home in Stuart, Fla.

Born in St. Louis, he came to Princeton from John Burroughs High School, but was with us only during freshman year. He went on to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in economics. In 1962 he joined the Navy and was on active duty for four years, followed by a career in the Reserves, retiring as a commander. In the 1970s he owned and operated Grand Lagoon Marina in Panama City, Fla.

In 1982 he earned a law degree at Florida State University, after which he founded Guy, Yudin & Foster in Stuart, where he practiced until retirement. Ted was passionate about trains and boating and owned a number of sail and power boats during his lifetime.

Ted’s first marriage to Stella Saxton ended in divorce after 17 years. His second wife, Sharon Rogers, died in 1998, after which he re-married Stella, who survives him along with children Jeanne, Ted, and John and their families; and his brother, Steve.

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