Thomas Thurston Guthrie, 90, of Needham formerly of Brookline, July 1, 2006. Beloved husband of Betty (Willis) Guthrie. Thomas attended Brookline Public Schools, Thayer Academy and Springfield College. He entered the Navy in 1941 and was commissioned an officer at the U. S. Naval Academy. After serving in both the Atlantic and Pacific he last served as Gunnery Officer aboard the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Chenango. Thomas was the owner of Guthrie Printing Company in Boston until his retirement in 1970. Besides his wife of 64 years he leaves his sister Elaine G. Lorrilard of Newport ,RI, his sister in law Sally W. Nixon of Needham and several nieces and nephews. A memorial Service will be held at the Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave on Friday July 7th at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. In lieu of flowers memorials in Tom’s memory may be made to the Stanley Tippet House, 920 South St. Needham MA 02492. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home in Needham.