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Richard McGuire Obituary
Dick was born June 9, 1946 in Medford, Mass., the son of George and Anne (McFadden) McGuire. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a member of the Military Police stationed in Germany. He raised his family of four children with his wife, Cherie, in the home he lived in for 43 years. He happily welcomed two more children into his family when he married his second wife, Leslie, in 1990. Dick's greatest passion was his love for his family and he was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams. He worked for many years at Combustion Engineering in Newington, N.H. He also worked for Neslab Instruments Inc and for TE Subcom for a number of years following.
Dick is survived by his children, Eric W. McGuire and his wife Kim of Dover, Kate Faletra and her husband Mark of Dover, Kelley McGuire and her boyfriend Tom Chrane of Dover, Trisha Sprague of Gonic, and Shawn Desrosiers of North Berwick, Maine; his grandchildren, Justin, Aaron, Reece, Evan, Jackson, Abbey, Chase, Jake, Emily, Rae, Maddie, and Shelbey; his siblings, Anne Brown of Florida, Elaine Dunkerley of New Hampshire, Paul McGuire of Massachusetts, and Eric McGuire of New Hampshire; his first wife Cherie McGuire of Lebanon, Maine, and his second wife Leslie McGuire of North Berwick, Maine.
He was predeceased by a son, Robert McGuire; a sister, Arlene McGuire; and his parents.
SERVICES: An hour of calling will be held on Tuesday August 7, 2018 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Tasker Funeral Home 621 Central Ave, Dover, N.H. A service will follow at 3.
Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
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Memories and Condolences
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Errica Luanne
August 15, 2018
Kelley-Anne,
I'm very sad to hear about the passing of your Dad. I have fond memories of us spending a good portion of our childhood together and your Dad always laughing away at our silliness. I know how much he loved you and I hope you find much comfort in the best of the best memories. Hold them close to your heart, as that is where he will be forever.
I'm so sorry and my heart breaks for your loss Kelley.
Chase Sprague
August 10, 2018
Love you Grampy fligh high
Mallett Family
August 7, 2018
Very sorry for your family's loss...
Jake McGuire
August 5, 2018
Going to miss you Grampy, Thanks for all the smiles... Rest In Peace
Judy Fuller
August 5, 2018
Sprague/McGuire family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in the many great memories that you all shared. Please know that I am thinking of each and every one of you at this very difficult time.
Karen Mason
August 4, 2018
My condolences to the McGuire family for your loss. My hope is that Dick will be at peace now.
Rita Eldridge
August 4, 2018
Sympathy and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
CC Dickinson
August 4, 2018
Dick, Dick, Dick, what are we going to do without seeing your smile every day .
We both totally enjoyed walking out of the apartment door, seeing you seating in your car, walking over to say hi, then came our fun chats, always followed by laughter.
You loved feeding your squirrels, even talking to a few trying to get them to come sit with you .lol
I will always remember the last time we saw you.
I believe it was Friday or perhaps that fatal Monday morning.
It was raining, you were sitting in your car, I chatted with you while Stan got the truck. Once I got into the truck I realized I had forgotten something so I came back in to get it.
I walked out, it was pouring, you yelled to me, get your fancy umbrella. Ahhh Dick, dear Dick it was the huge one one you gave me last mothers day.
So I came back, got the umbrella, went out and in front of your car, I did the
" Just Raining In The Dance" for you with my awesome umbrella.
That made you laugh, you didn't stop laughing .
I will always remember that moment.
You were a delight, a funny, a special , a enjoyable neighbor.
Our fur baby loved you too. He will miss your shuffle going by the door every day, going out to your car to exercise your lungs. lol
Another special memory, a gift of love that one of his daughters gave him.
After her visit with her dad, they walked out together, they embraced each other with a hug and a kiss.
Dick had a huge smile, a smile of pride, joy, happiness, and especially love.
That moment meant so much to your dad.
Whom ever that daughter was, I want you to know that moment, that visit, meant the world to your dad.
I had spoken with him shortly after you left, I wish you could have seen his smile.
Your visit was to be the last, what a gift you gave him, I am sure when the angels came to carry him home, he was saying , "I will always remember the visit we had, the kiss and the hug. thank you for that amazing memory."
A few days later those angels arrived, heaven needed another loving squirrel feeder.
Indeed, we will miss our friend yet the memories we shared will always remain in our hearts.
To the family, we send our caring thoughts.
CC and Stan
Brian Stucker
August 4, 2018
Rick,
I'm sorry for your loss. I remember all the great times we had as kids growing up on the hill and then having your dad straighten us out. Great memories! My condolences once again.
Brian Stucker
August 4, 2018
Rick,
I'm very sorry to hear about your father. My sincere condolences on your loss.
Leslie McGuire
August 4, 2018
Dick....You will forever be in my heart.
Patty Munn
August 3, 2018
Paul, I am sending healing prayers to you for the loss of your dear brother. Patty - Forever 49 Program.
August 3, 2018
To the McGuire Family:
On behalf of a grateful nation,
and the VFW Auxiliary/Post #4485 in Somersworth, NH, we wish to express sincere appreciation for the honorable service given by your loved one, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.
VFW Past Auxiliary President,
Cathy Burns
Eileen Shevelin
August 3, 2018
Dear Rick, I was saddened to hear about the passing of your father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories bring you peace and joy in the days and years ahead. With love, Eileen
RK
August 2, 2018
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2
Michele Guilmette Neumann
August 2, 2018
I want to extend my condolences to the family. I've only been Dick's neighbor for over a year. We had our moments, but I do know he loved his family. He was a very stubborn man, but could be funny when he wanted to be. I will remember the times we laughed & talked. Rest in peace Dear! I was Cynthia & Richard Jutras's tenant for 10 years. I wish I had known Dick while I was up on the hill. My prayer to the family! Michele N.
Elaine V Dunkerley
August 2, 2018
Dick was a wonderful, wonderful brother. We spoke 2 to 3 times daily, usually about the Red Sox, or just about nothing. I will miss him more than any words can express.
Barbara Panteledes
August 2, 2018
The McGuire Family,
My sincere and deepest sympathy to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dick was a very good neighbor and friend. Rest in piece Dick. You will be sadly missed by all who new and loved you. May his memory be eternal.
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