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ROBERTA MCGUIRE Obituary

McGUIRE, Roberta Hale Age 62, passed away on Nov. 1, 2021 at her home in Westford, surrounded by her family after a courageous fight with glioblastoma. She grew up in Reading and was a resident of Westford for the past 30 years, where she was active in town activities. She enjoyed hiking, photography and gardening. For 30 years, she was the beloved wife of Kevin C. McGuire; loving mother of Patrick C. McGuire of Boston; loving sister of Catherine Kosta and her husband Edward of Reading, Robert Hale and his wife Nancy of Westminster and James Hale of Holmdel, NJ; also many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Constance Davidson and Richard Hale. Visiting Hours: Friends are invited to celebrate Roberta's life at the Westford Healy Funeral Home, 57 N. Main St., WESTFORD on Friday, Nov. 5 from 4 – 7pm. A Graveside Service will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 12pm at Pine Grove Cemetery in Westford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Roberta's memory may be made to Dr. Reardon's Research Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 (please write checks to Dana-Farber and include Dr. Reardon's Research Fund in the memo section) or donate online at http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/davidreardon - For condolences and directions, please visit www.westfordhealy.com Westford Healy Funeral Home 57 North Main Street Westford, MA 01886

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2021.

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Marian and Bill Harman

November 6, 2021

Roberta was a shining light of compassion for others and for the environment. She worked with others to save many parcels of conservation land in Westford. And she championed handicapped access to trails. Her careful and detailed research on all projects was invaluable. We will miss her so much!

Charlene Marten

November 3, 2021

So sorry to hear about So sorry to hear about Roberta's passing. She was a lovely lady . We will keep you and your son in our prayers.
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Jim Egged

November 3, 2021

A truly beautiful person inside and out. I had the fabulous fortune of fate that has allowed her life's path to cross my. A serene bit of serendipity. I am truly blessed for having known her.

Patrick Kreatz

November 3, 2021

Very Sorry to hear the terrible news of Roberta.

Bill Jones

November 3, 2021

Rest in the peace of God's hands, Roberta. My heartfelt sympathies.

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Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Westford Healy Funeral Home

57 North Main St, Westofrd, MA 01850

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12:00 p.m.

Pine Grove Cemetery

Forge Village Road, Westford, MA 01886

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