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Thomas McGuire Obituary
of Lowell; 78
LOWELL -- Thomas J. McGuire, Jr., age 78, died in Lowell on Sunday, November 7, 2010 after a short illness surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Lowell on December 12, 1931 a son of the late Thomas J. McGuire, Sr. and Ada Pearl (Starbird) McGuire.
Raised in Lowell he was a graduate of Lowell High School. Later he received his Bachelors Degree from Boston University and his Masters Degree from Fitchburg State College.
He served in the USN during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Boxer and the USS Princeton. He also later served in the US Army.
He went on a trip to Ireland, where he met Marie B. Moore in Dublin and proposed after a short courtship. They were married at St. Margaret Church in Lowell on 11/26/1959. They were married for 41 years.
He was an Art Teacher in Tewksbury for many years until he became the Art Director of the Lowell School System from which he retired in 1990.
He then opened McGuire Insurance on Bridge Street in Centralville, which he owned and operated until 1996.
He also owned and operated the Art Studio for about 30 years with his wife Marie.
He is survived by his 3 daughters: Kathleen and her husband William Lappen of Yarmouthport, Eileen and her husband Joseph Grenham of Lowell and Patricia and her husband James Kanan of Townsend. He also leaves his sister Helen Lorry of Pepperell, his brother Daniel McGuire and wife Aileen of Rockville, UT, his brother Charles McGuire and his wife Brenda of Chelmsford and his brother in law Walter Moore and his wife Betty of Dublin, Ireland.
He also leaves 11 grandchildren, Kaileigh and Shane Lappen of Yarmouthport, Alisen, Cara, Glenna, Chelsea, Cassidy and Liam Grenham, all of Lowell, Thomas, Andrew and Ryan Kanan of Townsend; 1 great grandchild, Caileigh Aguiar; also 24 nieces and nephews. He also leaves his good friends, Rodger Martin, Joe Woods and Joan Hancock.
He is predeceased by his wife Marie B. Moore McGuire, his sister Dorothy Higgins, his brother Walter McGuire, his brother in law Russell Lorry and his nephew Brian Higgins.
McGUIRE -- Mr. McGuire's Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 until 8 PM at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street. His Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday morning at 10 AM in St. Michael Church. The family respectfully requests that those attending the Funeral Mass go directly to the church. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. For directions or condolences, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas McGuire
Ed McGuire
November 16, 2010
Uncle Tom, the moments we shared were few but memorable, I remember going with my mom to pick you up at the airport, 7 of us driving home in a vw bug! God bless your family and friends, Ed
Elaine and Darryl Panagopoulos
November 14, 2010
My deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad. May Our Lord welcome him into Heaven with open arms and send comfort to all of you .
Cynthia MacDonald Tuck
November 12, 2010
We were so sorry to hear that Tom had passed on. We'll remember the great nights we had with him, his wife Marie and his family on their visits to Dublin. Our thoughts are with you all. Cynthia and Eamonn
Waltere McGuire
November 11, 2010
Cousins, stay strong. We all appear to be going through this, this past year. Your Dad our our Dad are probably collecting coal off the tracks somewhere. Love you guys.
Cousin Beav and Sheila
Paula Frederick
November 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lots of great memories of the McGuire family. My friends forever.
Marty
November 11, 2010
Love you Uncle Tom. You were a big influence in my life. You will be missed. My deepest sympathy and love to my Cousins Kathleen, Eileen and Tricia. Walter and Russell are waiting.
November 11, 2010
Deepest Sympathy to the McGuire family you are in our prayers.
James & Deirdre Tuck, Dublin
November 10, 2010
Kathleen,Eileen and Tricia..my favorite memory of Uncle Tom was when we'd be at Nana's and he'd sneak all of the kids there 50 cents pieces to run to Hannigans for candy. Stay strong, stick together and know you are in my prayers. Love, Cousin Ellen Lorrey
November 10, 2010
My brother Tom was my hero when I was a kid and later in his life, he became a real hero flying combat missions in Korea as a crewmember in the Douglas Skyraider.
He and my brother Wally always took care of their kid brother and I love them so much for that. His three brothers all followed his lead and served in the Navy, a family tradition.
I am so sorry that he had to leave us so soon and I humbly ask God's blessings upon his family.
Dan-
November 10, 2010
We were very sorry to hear of Tom's death. We will remember him in our prayers. Ann Greene (Tuck) and Noel (Dublin)
jamie ,kathy bedford
November 10, 2010
to the mcguire and grenham family the bedford family is thinking of you in this troubled time .our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
November 10, 2010
very sorry to hear the sad news of Tom's passing. Will pray for all the family at this sad time.
Mary Fitzsimons (Tuck) (Dublin, Ireland)
Mary Jo (Lyons) Chandonnet
November 10, 2010
Eileen and McGuire Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, you are in my thoughts
Julie Tuck
November 10, 2010
I was so sorry to hear that Tom had passed on. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to all of the family,particularly his daughters Kathleen,Eileen and Patricia. Myself and my family had many a good night in Dublin with Tom,his wife Marie and some of their family. He always had a few interesting stories to share with everyone. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Casey
November 10, 2010
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Eddie always enjoyed your Dad. I'm sure they will meet up real soon and the stories will begin...
Esther and James Dalton
November 10, 2010
We were so sorry to hear the sad news about Tom. We will remember his visits to Ireland with his wife Marie and the times we spent in Boston with them, together with their family. May he rest in peace. Esther and James Dalton, Dublin, Ireland
Joe Sharron
November 10, 2010
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Tom. I have fond memories of the McGuire family, especially my best friend Danny growing up in the Chambers St. playground area of Lowell.
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