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Mary Catherine Graff McGuigan

Mary McGuigan Obituary

McGUIGAN Mary Catherine Graff McGuigan, died March 13, 2005. Mary was born to Edward and Erma Graff on May 4, 1929 in Quincey, Ill. She graduated from high School in Chicago, Ill. and later from Mundelein College in Evanston, Ill. She was been a member of Selva Marina Country Club since 1973 and was a longtime member of the Ladies Golf Association at Selva. Mary had a short career at Sears which she retired from in 1993. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Francis J. and children; Patricia, Peter and Kathryn. The family wishes to thank Mary's many friends for their kindness and support during her illness (ALS). A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on March 21 at 10 AM. at St. Pauls Catholic Church, 224 N. 5th Street, Jacksonville Beach with Fr. Wm. Kelly officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. In lieu of flowers we encourage a donation to the ALS Foundation or Hospice. ETERNITY FUNERAL HOME, in charge of arrangements. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Mar. 16 to Mar. 19, 2005.

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ELLEN USSERY

March 18, 2005

JUST WANTED TO SAY I'M SORRY TO HERE ABOUT MRS. McGuigan. I WAS A WAITRESS AT SELVA FOR YEARS & I THOUGH THE WORLD OF MARY. I'M REALLY SORRY FOR YOU LOSE. MAY GOD HELP ALL OF YOU THROUGH. ELLEN USSERY.

Susan Ritter

March 18, 2005

Dear John, Pat, Peter, and Katie, Our prayers, love, and thoughts are with you. Mary ("Meme" to us!)was a very special cousin, much beloved! May God bless you all!

Love, Susan, Dick, and Christopher

Sara Thomas

March 18, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Katie.

Jeffrey Hartnett

March 17, 2005

My prayers are with your family...

May fond memories comfort you during your time of loss. Much love to Patty and her family!

Ken & Catherin Shaffer

March 16, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kelly Goodfriend

March 16, 2005

Dear Katie, Patti and Pete,

I am sorry about your loss. You will now always have an angel watching over you. Please accept my heartfelt condolences at your time of sorrow and grief.

With love and sympathy,

Kelly Goodfriend-Kelly Fitzpatrick

Jeanne Jambor

March 16, 2005

I will miss Mary very much. As a friend of her daugher's, she treated me like a daughter. She was a joy to be with and always planning an activity.

Jim Bunce

March 16, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Love, Jim and Linda

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