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Born on April 1, 1938, in County Cavan, Ireland to the late John Maguire and Elizabeth Donohoe, he grew up in County Cavan, Ireland. He graduated from The National University of Ireland in 1955 after which he came to New York, NY, and graduated from Fordham University. He married Mary Theresa Flanagan June 27, 1964 and over the following six years they welcomed three children into their home. Sean, Elizabeth and Jennifer remember him as a kind, patient, and loving father who supported them at every turn.
Sean had a long and distinguished career at Shell Oil before retiring to Amelia Island, FL in 2005. He was an active member at St. Michael Catholic Church as well as The Amelia Island Golf Club. He was a witty and generous individual who loved golfing, the County Cavan Gaelic football club and Manchester United.
Sean leaves behind his spouse of 59 years, Mary Maguire, Amelia Island; children, Sean Maguire, Atlanta, GA; Elizabeth Edge (Aubrey), Jacksonville, FL and Jennifer Walls (Jeff), Charlotte, NC; 7 grandchildren: Jack Maguire, Tom Maguire, Hadley Maguire, Ryan Edge, Christopher Edge, Olivia Walls and Jillian Walls.
Visitation will be at Oxley Heard Funeral Directors from Noon- 2 PM on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Funeral services will be at 11 AM on Friday, March 24, 2023, at St. Michael's Catholic Church.
He will be laid to rest in Bosque Bello Cemetery.
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