The Guty family is sad to announce the peaceful passing of Vladimir “Wally” Guty on March 16, 2025. Wally was the loving husband of Marilyn for 62 years. He was the caring father of Tania (Tony) and Allan (Jelena). He treasured his grandchildren, Lara (Thomas), Fletcher, Margaret and Ruby Jane.
Wally was born on March 6, 1936, and raised on a small farm in Hearst, Ontario. As a boy, he would drive a dog sled to school in the day and listen to the Toronto Maple Leafs or Brooklyn Dodgers games on the radio at night.
When Wally was a teenager, he left the farm for Toronto and graduated from the Ryerson Institute of Technology and then joined the National Research Council, Gas Dynamics, where he worked for 35 years. Wally took his fashion cues from no one. His signature look was all his own and that included thick red wool socks with dress shoes.
Knowing the value and impact of words, he was always measured with his own. He was independent minded, fiercely loyal to his family and friends and always lived by his word. He was a builder, a fixer, award-winning maple syrup producer, a world traveller and a steward of the forest.
Wally requested no service at this time. A graveside service will take place later this spring. Family and friends are invited to leave a condolence message by clicking the "Sign Digital Guestbook" tab on the left of this page.
Donations in Wally’s memory may be made to the Ancient Forest Alliance or Dying with Dignity.
It’s like a magnificent, sacred tree collapsed in the forest.
Digital Guestbook
Ilona Skerjanc
Aysegul Ergul
My dearest Tania and your beautiful family, we are truly sorry for your loss. Although it is never easy to say "goodbye" to a loved one, we hope that it gives you comfort to know that he has fallen into a peaceful sleep from where he will watch over you all and continue to love you and cheer for you. We hope that his memories and wonderful smile will keep your hearts warm and your minds stimulated as he would want. Sending you and your family warm regards and lots of love...
Aysegul, Arya, Martin
Michael Hogan (Halifax)
To Marilyn and family my sincerest sympathies. Wally was a really solid man. I always thought of him as "the original common sense revolution" So warm and friendly and so very intelligent. It was an honor to have known him.
Carole HogahFerguson
Wally was a great guy wonderful husband and father and grand father her will be greatly missed by all my deepest sympathies and sadness for all of you I am. Sending you my love Marilyn and family
Gary & Bonnie (Hogan) Stewart
Marilyn,Tonia, Alan and families, Our sincere condolences on your loss . Wally
was such a kind, gentle and caring man. May all the wonderful memories of him bring you comfort at this difficult time. Hugs from your PEI cousins
Hazel Robichaud
Wally was a very special man to me. So many wonderful memories at your home, the awesome camp in the woods and at the cottage on south shore. May he rest in peace now. Love to Marilyn,Tanya,Alan and Lara. Hazel (Hogan)
Lois Robinson
Sincere condolences Marilyn to you and Tania,, Allan and your grandchildren.
When I think of Wally, it brings a smile to my face as he was such a generous, kind and , caring person.. I have many fond memories of him.
I am holding good thoughts for you at this sad time.
I have wonderful memories of time at your cottage.
Kathy (Hogan) and Peter Logue
Deepest sympathy to Marilyn and family at this difficult time. Fondly remembering Wally as the gentle man that he always was.
Ahmed Taleb
Mr. Guty was a softspoken, kind man with plenty of patience. I say, 'Mr. Guty' rather than Wally, because I only truly knew him as one of Al's friends & co-conspirators growing up on Valley Dr. I recall many an occasion where our antics deserved a much more stern response but all I remember was Wally's calm demeanor & understanding tone.
He was a thoughtful and caring man and I truly wish I could have spent more time getting to know him in my adult years - especially if watching a baseball game was involved.
Anna Capolongo
My deepest condolences to you and the family. I'm glad I had the opportunity to visit my cousin Wally and the family at least once, considering I live overseas. A true caring and generous family man.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. With my deepest condolences,
Ilona