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Rev. Dr. Francisco "Frank" Joseph Guinta

Passed 07/01/2022

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Obituary For Rev. Dr. Francisco "Frank" Joseph Guinta

The Reverend Dr. Francisco (Frank) Joseph Guinta, 98, Dartmouth NS, went to be with the Lord he served. He passed away peacefully at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Canada Day, July 1, 2022. Born in Montreal, Quebec on September 4,1923, he was the third child of Luigi and Katarina (Foti) Giunta (Guinta).

Frank Sr. served in the Royal Canadian Navy joining the military service in 1941, a World War II Veteran decorated and honourably discharged, retiring in 1967, Chief Petty Officer, First Class. While in the Royal Canadian Navy Frank Sr. served as a communicator sailing on ships such as the HMCS Snowberry, 1942, HMCS Haida, 1948, HMCS Magnificent, 1949, HMCS Labrador, 1955, HMCS Bonaventure, 1958, HMCS Terra-Nova, 1961. During his naval career he was stationed on Naval Bases HMCS Stadacona, Halifax, N.S.; St. Hyacinth, Quebec; and HMCS Cornwallis, N.S.

Following retirement from the RCN he felt a call to enter training for the Gospel ministry. This calling was a direct result of his itinerant ministry serving as the “Singing Evangelist” in Martime Baptist churches. He earned a BTh from Acadia Divinity College, Wolfville, NS and was ordained in 1968. Later he earned a ThM in 1987 and a ThD in 1989 from International Seminary, Plymouth, Florida. Frank Sr. served several Baptist churches including Lucasville and Hammonds Plains Baptist, Halifax; Faith Memorial Baptist, Yarmouth; Millville United Baptist Church Field, NB; Parker’s Cove Baptist Church, N.S. Serving in the Reformed Church of America, he pastored churches in Montreal, QC; Waupun, Wisconsin, USA; and Cohoes, NY, USA. At the age of 75 he retired to Dartmouth, NS. At the age of 80 he took on the responsibility of serving Clyde Avenue Baptist Church in North Sydney, Cape Breton for five years, retiring for a third time to live in Dartmouth.

Throughout his life Frank enjoyed music, baseball, travelling, gardening, beaches, politics, visitation and sharing his faith. He lived at home enjoying family until his final year of life.

Frank Sr. was predeceased by his loving wife Lena Wynetta (Hamilton), his brother Albert and sisters Vincenza, and Francesca. Surviving Frank are his four children Rev. Dr. Frank Guinta Jr. (Donna MacArthur); David, both of Dartmouth; Peter (Sharon Mapplebeck), Waterloo, Ontario; Alexandra (Philip Mooney), Barrie, Ontario; grandchildren Jonathan, Julia (Jesse), Barbara, Myles (Pamela), Bryan (Carolyn), Andrew (Cheryl) and Sarah (Elliot); eight great grandsons and two great-great grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. Internment will take place later.

The Celebration Service for the Rev. Dr. Frank Guinta Sr. will take place at Life Branch Church, 10 Lancaster Dr., Dartmouth, NS on Saturday, July 23rd, at 2:00 pm. Masks are recommended.

Donations may be made to Acadia Divinity College, 15 University Ave, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6 or to the charity of your choice.

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  • 08/05/2022

    To Frank and Donna : Please accept my deepest condolences on the recent passing of your Dad,father-in-law.How blessed he was to have had you both, to provide such compassionate, and loving care during these past several years. My prayers are for comfort to you both, and your family members who grieve,and support you during this time.

  • 07/21/2022

    Shiloh Community Church extends its' deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family of Rev. Dr. FrancisCo (Frank) Joseph Guinta. May Gods' comforting embrace be with you all as you mourn your loss!!

  • 07/18/2022

    Dear Frank, Donna and Guinta Family: I cannot think of Frank Sr. without smiling, laughing or thanking God for his remarkable life. Just two weeks ago I was sharing memories of Frank Sr.'s ministry in Yarmouth with some folks who now attend our home Church here in New Brunswick and what a marvelous time we had recounting our various experiences with this most delightful and gregarious man. I loved to hear him preach, I loved to hear him talk and I loved to watch him live life so fully and richly. He was a dear man and will be missed by all who knew him. One of the things I loved most about him was that the friends of his children were his friends and more than that a part of the Guinta family. My wife Linda and I send our condolences and we will be praying for you as your family says it earthy farewells on July 23rd. But isn't it wonderful that there awaits for us the certainty of a heavenly "Hello." Just one more thing for you Frank Jr., please note the things said about your Dad above and know that Linda and I believe that "the apple did not fall far from the tree!" God bless you all. Rev. Charles and Linda Thompson

  • 07/17/2022

    To Frank Jr., family, Peter, David and Alexandra. I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He lived a long life. I remember my visits to Florenceville and Bridgetown with Alexandra after we meet at school in NS. He had a long life and certainly served in the Baptist Ministry for a very long time. My sincere condolences to you you all.

  • 07/17/2022

    We wish to offer our sincerest condolence to Frank's family. Long ago our families shared the experience of life in Shannon Park while Frank and my father were at sea . Terry And Sandra Pinnell

  • 07/17/2022

    Frank and Donna, Our Sympathy on the loss of your father,Frank. We enjoyed meeting him, always a gentleman and he had a great sense of humor. He was a fine Christian who we are sure influenced many people while serving as their pastor. May many happy memories comfort you as you mourn his passing and celebrate his long life. Sincerely, Hedley and Ethel Fulton

  • 07/16/2022

    Linda and I offer our deepest sympathy. Frank was a very special man and we have many memories of Bible Studies and open discussions,.

  • 07/16/2022

    Frank Jr., and Family, on behalf of my wife Hope & Family, sincere condolence. I remember your father as a young boy when he came to our house to eat when he was a guest Preacher at Cherry Brook UBC, Cherry Brook, Halifal County, NS, and then got to really know him as my chaplain at 18th Dartmouth Air Cadet Squadron, Dartmouth. He will indeed be missed. Psalm 23:1 . . ."The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want" Pastor Brian O. Johnston, Truro, NS

  • 07/16/2022

    Frank and family..condolences on the passing of your Dad..What a remarkable life! Bernie Hawkins Kentville

  • 07/15/2022

    On behalf of the Porter family, Judy and I would like to express our sympathy to Frank and the family. I remember Frank, Sr. singing in Wentworth when I was a young lad, and then again at services in Overton (the drive in type). My Dad (Doug) was called home July 9th, just a few days after your dad. Maybe he and Frank are singing in the heavenly choir together, now! I'd like to think so, anyway.

  • 07/15/2022

    Frank & family, my heartfelt condolences to you all. The death of our loved ones can be difficult, but we can be thankful that God draws near to us in such times and offers comfort and peace. Psalms 116:15 gives this assurance: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants." Your father was a tireless servant of the Most High and now rests from his labour, being welcomed into eternity as one of God's precious children. May your hearts be comforted by this truth. With sincere sympathy, Dr. Rhonda Y. Britton St. Pastor, New Horizons Baptist Church Halifax, NS

  • 07/15/2022

    Frank and Donna, Myrna and I want to express our sympathy on the passing of your Dad. We first met your Dad when you were teenagers at UBBTS and have followed his remarkable long ministry. He is now at home. Myrna and Bob Wilson

  • 07/15/2022

    My condolences to Guinta famlly. I sailed with CPO Guinta on the Bonnie of course I was just a young sailor and were to be seen but not heard in those days. Years later we met at several Naval Gatherings ashore. Frank was always a very pleasant person and a joy to be around. Fair Winds and Following seas Chief RIP

  • 07/15/2022

    Jane and I wish to send our condolances to Frank and Donna and family at the loss of your loved one. When I ministered with Frank I always enjoyed hearing you talk about your parents and your Dad's ministry. May the Lord by His Spirit bring you comfort and strength and may the assurance of meeting again in heaven bring you peace.

  • 07/15/2022

    It was a privilege and an honour to have served with Chief aboard HMCS Terra Nova and then to be associated with him as our Association Padre. We have great memories. Our sincere condolences to the Guinta family.

  • 07/15/2022

    Dear Frank, David, Peter, Alexandra and family. We were saddened to read the obituary for your father. We are grateful that he heard the call of the Lord Jesus to follow Him and that your father served the Lord Jesus throughout his life. We are also grateful for the words of the Lord Jesus, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me though he die yet shall he live." John 11:25 We are remembering you in prayer. Sincerely in Christ,

  • 07/15/2022

    Frank, God gave you an amazing Father who obviously passed on his call to ministry to you as well. He now sees his Saviour face to face and of course one day you will also do the same. So sorry about your loss.

  • 07/15/2022

    We just read of your fathers death. He certainly lived a full life but now is at peace with the Lord. Our deepest condolences to you Frank, Donna and all you family. Harold and Letha

  • 07/15/2022

    My condolences to the family. The GUINTA family lived across the hall from my family in Shannon Park for many years. Donna Lee (HENDERSON) BUTLER

  • 07/15/2022

    So sorry for your loss Frank & Donna. We so enjoyed having Frank Sr. join us in service at WBC. His voice filled the sanctuary and we just marveled at his dress code - always impeccable and obviously hereditary as he passed this along to his son. Such joy in knowing he is now safely in the arms of our Lord. Charlie and Cathy Milner

  • 07/15/2022

    Having worked with Rev. Guinta at Clyde Avenue Baptist Church, I can honestly say that he was a one of a kind guy. He always made you smile no matter what kind of day you were having. He always remained in our thoughts and prayers after his retirement. We offer our deepest condolences to his family on their loss of a wonderful Godly father. Kathy Audoux

  • 07/15/2022

    On behalf of Harold mitton and ourselves , we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire family on the passing of your father, grandfather and great grandfather, Frank. He will be certainly missed by all who knew and loved him -especially the family. Harold mitton, ruth(mitton) clish and rob clish

  • 07/15/2022

    Frank, Donna & Family: Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of your father and loved one. Although our faith assures us of God's great love and compassion during these times of loss, there is still a sense of loss until we are together again.

  • 07/15/2022

    Our deepest sympathy to the family, Rev. Guita was a wonderful man. Sending love and prayers David and Angela Burnie from Hillsburn

  • 07/15/2022

    Frank, Donna, and family: Ken and I just read your dads obituary. We remember him as a wonderful man who loved to get in the pulpit and preach! It certainly was his calling and it was passed down to you Frank. Great memories. Our sincere sympathies to you and your family.

  • 07/15/2022

    Sincere sympathy to all who knew and loved him. We were blessed with his ministry at Mulgrave Park Baptist Church. Betty Harnish

  • 07/15/2022

    Frank, sorry to read of your Dad's passing at the remarkable age of 98. He had a full and blessed life. Our condolences and love to you and Donna, Jonathan and Julia. Tom and Dena (Veinotte) Miller

  • 07/15/2022

    I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I know you take comfort in knowing this parting is just for now. It's not goodbye, it's we'll see you later.

  • 07/15/2022

    I always enjoyed his preaching.He loved the Lord deeply and knew commitment. The "Savior of Gailee" was a classic he sang so well. Fred

  • 07/15/2022

    Donna and family....you'll recall we were colleagues at Glooscap School many years ago. Please accept my condolences on the passing of your loved one. Sincerely, Melva Reid

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