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Roger Guillemette, until recently
the chief executive of Guill Tool and
Engineering Company, has died at the
age of 81.
Mr Guillemette, of Narragansett, Rhode
Island, USA, graduated from Coventry
High School and served as a machinist in
the US Army, 600th Engineering Aviation
Maintenance Co. He was stationed in
Korea and Mineral Wells, Texas.
He and his wife Claudette raised their
four children in the village of Phenix,
Rhode Island.
An entrepreneur, he established several
businesses throughout his lifetime,
creating long-term steady employment
opportunities for many people. Guill Tool
& Engineering Company was established
in 1962 and remains in operation today.
Mr Guillemette was always an inspiration
to his employees and his passion for
engineering quality products and
customer solutions never waned.
He had been a fierce advocate for
USA manufacturing on local and
national levels, participating in many
organisations as well as advocating for
STEM education in the state of Rhode
Island.
Professionally, he was SE MA Chapter
past President of NTMA-RI and
a long-time member of the Wire
Association and Society of Plastic
Engineers.
Guill Tool, as a result of Mr Guillemette’s
leadership and drive, remains active
in the Rhode Island Manufacturers
Association, National Association of
Manufacturers, National Institute of
Manufacturing Skills, the Rhode Island
STEM Center and other local endeavours
for the betterment of the industry and
community.
Memorial contributions may be made to
The Johnny Cake Center of Peace Dale,
1231 Kingstown Road, Peace Dale, Rhode
Island, USA 02879.
Visit for online
condolences.
Guill Tool & Engineering – USA
Website:
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