Barbara A. McGuire

Barbara A. McGuire obituary, Detroit, MI

Barbara A. McGuire

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Sep

12

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12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Arthur J VanLerberghe Funeral Home

30600 Harper Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082

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Sep

12

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6:00 p.m.

Arthur J VanLerberghe Funeral Home

30600 Harper Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082

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Barbara McGuire Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home on Sep. 2, 2025.

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McGuire, Barbara A.

Age 51, passed suddenly surrounded by her family on August 30, 2025.

Barbara was the loving wife of Adam for 22 years. She is the beloved mother to Dylan, Alyssa, and Ava. Dear daughter to Pamela (late George) Chambe. Dearest sister of Tom (Karla), Tim (Lisa), Chris, and Rob (Dianna) Chambe; sister-in-law to Frank (Dawn) Estes and Kim (Rick) Gualdoni. Daughter-in-law to Karen and Martin Scheidt. Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Barbara was employed by Motion Industries and was known and respected by her co-workers of 23 years. She was devoted to her family. She was always fun and found joy in life. She was thoughtful of others and was very creative. She enjoyed taking family trips. To know her, was to love her.

Memorial Contributions to the family for the children's college education are greatly appreciated.

A Celebration of Life will take place on September 12, 2025 from 12-7pm with sharing of memories at 6pm.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

12

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Arthur J VanLerberghe Funeral Home

30600 Harper Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082

Send Flowers

Sep

12

Service

6:00 p.m.

Arthur J VanLerberghe Funeral Home

30600 Harper Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082

Send Flowers