North End’s Guild Nichols Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack

By on Fri, Jun. 8, 2012 in People

Guild Nichols was often seen on here on Hanover Street in Boston's North End.

It is with deep sadness that we pass on the news of our friend, Guild Nichols, longtime North End resident, activist and business owner as well as the founder of NorthEndBoston.com and Old Boston Tours.

Guild Nichols died suddenly of a heart attack on June 7, 2012.  He was 67.  He was vibrant, enthusiastic and he loved the North End and all its people. It was his home for many years. Many of you knew about the changes in his life in the past three years, as you would see him walking down the street hand in hand with his wife Ann.

No services have been scheduled.  His wish was to have his ashes scattered into the oceans on the East and West coasts.

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22 Responses to North End’s Guild Nichols Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack

  1. Christine Barton Fri, Jun. 8, 2012 at 5:07 pm #

    I met and chatted with Guild and Ann on a number of occasions – a terrible loss. My thoughts are with Ann during this extraordinarily difficult time!

  2. Michelle Descamps Mario Fri, Jun. 8, 2012 at 7:56 pm #

    I am going to miss my dear friend…

  3. Therese Russo Diecidue Sat, Jun. 9, 2012 at 11:39 am #

    oh, my goodness… shocked and sad…. Always a cheerful hello – and I know the last 3 years is was so happy about meeting and marrying Ann… RIP……

  4. Lauren Nelson Sat, Jun. 9, 2012 at 8:43 am #

    I can hardly speak except to say I will miss him dearly. I’ll always remember his wonderful laugh, with which he was so generous.

  5. Frankie Imbergamo Sat, Jun. 9, 2012 at 1:43 pm #

    OMG! my friend Guild–a great guy! So sad/my condolences—-RIP my friend.

    • Kathryn Shasha Sat, Jun. 9, 2012 at 4:21 pm #

      Sorry to hear

    • Frankie Imbergamo Sat, Jun. 9, 2012 at 4:38 pm #

      thanks Kathryn–Guild was a great friend!!

    • Mathew Fisher Sun, Jun. 10, 2012 at 3:01 am #

      RIP

    • Donna Hudson Mon, Jun. 11, 2012 at 5:29 pm #

      a good soul and person

    • Frankie Imbergamo Tue, Jun. 12, 2012 at 1:44 pm #

      My friend Guild!! a great guy–i will miss him!! RIP

    • Donna Hudson Tue, Jun. 12, 2012 at 2:34 pm #

      guild was a very cool soul
      he was a heart Ill never forget

  6. Patricia Thiboutot Sun, Jun. 10, 2012 at 9:31 am #

    Dear Ann,
    I am in France, so loved you and Guild. I am so sad to hear this shocking news. Tip and I chatted with him just last week. He was so vibrant as usual. I learned so many interesting facts about the North End from him. Facts I often share with those new to the neighborhood. A wonderful man who I will miss dearly.
    My thoughts are with you.
    Patricia

  7. Susanna Murrett Mon, Jun. 11, 2012 at 1:30 am #

    How very sad. Guild was a friend to everyone, so sweet and kind. He is loved and will be missed.

  8. Susanna Murrett Mon, Jun. 11, 2012 at 1:30 am #

    How very sad. Guild was a friend to everyone, so sweet and kind.

  9. Nicky LaBonte Mon, Jun. 11, 2012 at 8:38 am #

    A great and dear friend will be missed. He was an inspiration to us and many. Our sincere thoughts go out to Ann and his daughters.
    Polcari Boys……

  10. Joanne Cannata-Kelley Mon, Jun. 11, 2012 at 11:34 am #

    I just spoke with Guild a few weeks ago outside Albee’s on Parmenter St. He looked wonderful, and as always, we had a few laughs. I can’t believe he’s gone. My heart-felt condolences to Ann. I’m so sorry. He will truly be missed.

  11. Jason Aluia Tue, Jun. 12, 2012 at 1:44 am #

    I am very sad to hear about the loss of Guild. He loved our neighborhood and was a good friend to many of us. Rest in peace my friend.

  12. Lesley Helen King Wed, Jun. 13, 2012 at 2:36 am #

    I came home to this news tonight and I cannot express how sad and shocked I am. That such a vibrant spirit could actually succumb just makes me feel so much more than mortal. Guild, we saw Zoe into this world and I will never forget your loving support through all of that. I will miss your wisdom and wit, I will miss you! Love, Lesley

  13. Lesley Helen King Wed, Jun. 13, 2012 at 2:36 am #

    I came home to this news tonight and I cannot express how sad and shocked I am. That such a vibrant spirit could actually succumb just makes me feel so much more than mortal. Guild, we saw Zoe into this world and I will never forget your loving support through all of that. I will miss your wisdom and wit, I will miss you! Love, Lesley

    • Lynn Vandick Wed, Jun. 13, 2012 at 4:27 am #

      What a loss! Does Annie know?

  14. John Morgante Wed, Jun. 27, 2012 at 9:16 am #

    Guild will be missed , he was a real gentleman
    and just an all around nice guy. R. I. P. my
    Friend.

  15. Tim Shaw Wed, Jun. 27, 2012 at 1:04 pm #

    I only knew Guild for a short period of time but during that time I quickly learned how great of a person he really was! He will absolutely be missed…..my thoughts are with his family