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Edward McGarry Obituary
He was the devoted husband of Donna (Elias) McGarry.
Teddy was born in Lowell, Mass., April 30, 1946, the son of Anastasia McGarry Harrison and the late Edward McGarry. He was a graduate of Lowell High School with the class of 1963 and a member of the Lowell Elks.
He owned and operated M&M Auto Parts and Paint Supply for 28 years on First Street in Lowell and MAWD Inc. to date. For the past 20 years, Teddy and his wife, Donna, owned and operated Morrison's Lobster Pound and Restaurant on Badgers Island in Kittery.
Teddy was an avid boatman, fisherman and lobsterman throughout his life. His love for the ocean was only equaled by his love for the automotive and equipment industries. Anything with an engine was Teddy's business. His endeavors led him to trade in places throughout the world and to rub elbows with racing greats such as Jeff Gordon. Teddy was a generous sole and did not know the words "can't" and "no" and helped many people along his way.
Teddy is survived by his devoted wife, Donna M. (Elias) McGarry, his mother, Anastasia McGarry Harrison of Rye, N.H., and Boca Raton, Fla., as well as two sisters, Anne McGarry Gould of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Martha McGarry of West Palm Beach, Fla. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, brothers- and sisters-in-law and many friends, business associates and devoted dogs, Annabelle and Abigail.
He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Fogarty.
At Teddy's request, a memorial service will be held at his home on 11 Badgers Island West, Kittery at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. All family and friends are invited to comfort his wife as she bids farewell along the shores of the Piscataway River outside of their home, a place which Teddy loved so dearly.
Assistance with the arrangements was by Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton, N.H. Please visit www.RemickGendron.com for directions and online guestbook.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward McGarry
Martha Cleary
May 9, 2009
Dear Donna...remembering all the good times and fun on the slopes with the Mt. Snow gang. Teddy always had the best decorated jeans! My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family...
Sue B
April 29, 2009
Donna, I am very sorry I could not make it to the memorial. A day has not passed that I have not thought of you both. Teddy will be greeatly missed.
-Sue B
Garry Dooley
April 25, 2009
Dear Donna. My heart goes out to you over our loss of Teddy. We pray God will ease your pain. Ted was always bigger than life for me, and in fact, I always considered him like my big brother. Over the years, during my Air Force career, I would occasionally stop by the business when I was home on leave to see if Teddy was in, but,
unfortunately, I was never able to hook up with him. Please pass my best wishes to Stasia, Anne, and Martha.
Maureen& Jim McNamara
April 17, 2009
Dear Donna
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Teddy was always full of life and his stories always made you laugh. He had a lot of charisma and I'm sure will be missed by many.
Pat Sponem
April 16, 2009
Dear Donna,
I will miss Ted immensely. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dottie Williams Dack
April 15, 2009
Dear Donna.... Teddy was a good friend when we were kids.. I will always remember his white Corvette : ) and happy smile... he was just a great guy...my folks loved him and we always looked forward to seeing him when we came over for vacation from Albany.I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Buddy & Carol Holbrook
April 14, 2009
Dear Donna
We are very sorry to read about Teddy’s passing. We haven’t seen you folks for a while but I very seldom look out of our home towards Raven Road without thinking about Teddy and all the years that you lived there. The write-up and the comments about Teddy in the newspaper article are all so true. Teddy’s passion for the mechanical and his love for boating and the ocean were obvious to anyone that met him. Teddy was definitely a unique individual to meet and for those who got that pleasure and opportunity he was certainly not one that is easily forgotten. The article comments that the words “can’t” or “no” as not being in his vocabulary were trademarks to his personality and presence.
Teddy knew a lot a people and his demeanor and charm as well as his passion for life left a long and lasting impression in all that met him. He helped a lot of people, some openly and others behind the scenes but always apparent that Teddy had been somehow involved.
We were unable to attend his memorial service but at some time we will stop by at the Piscataway River to say farewell to a good neighbor.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time
Maria & Bill
April 14, 2009
Dear Donna,
We are so sad to hear about Teddy. He will deeply be missed by all. We have a lot of great memories and stories to tell of our many lobster feeds down on your dock. May the special times and memories of Teddy live on inside your heart forever.
Your friends,
Maria & Bill
David and Suzanne Mowry
April 13, 2009
Dear Donna,
Oh my God....forty plus years of memories, laughs with a few tears, but mostly all laughs and the fondest of thoughts. Our prayers are with you and Annie and your loved ones.
Love,
David and Suzanne
David and Suzanne Mowry
April 13, 2009
Dear Donna,
Oh my God....forty years of memories, laughs with a few tears, but thankfully mostly laughs and the fondest of thoughts. Our prayers are with you and Annie and your loved ones.
Patricia Egan
April 13, 2009
Dear Donna, What a loss. Everyone that knew Teddy loved his spirit and joy of life. He was a special person that touched many lives and they were better because of him . Our thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Pat and Barry Egan
Sara Clark
April 12, 2009
Aunt Donna-
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Teddy...I have many fond memories with him that I will remember always...Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers....
Butch Conway
April 12, 2009
You and your family are in our prayers..He will be missed..
Susan aka "the Tos"
April 12, 2009
Donna, Anne, Martha and Stasia,
I grieve with you and for you. Teddy was one of my more favorite people, always considerate and kind, always funny. I will miss the "Hey Tos!" that was always said with such enthusiasm. He will be sorely missed by many. God’s blessings be with you all during this time.
Larry & Sylvia Muscarella
April 12, 2009
Dear Donna,
So sorry to hear of the "Squires" passing. I can't begin to know how you feel at such a sorrowful time. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the rest of the family on Tuesday and the days ahead.
Love to you
Larry & Sylvia
Bob & Lin Prefontaine
April 12, 2009
Dear Donna,
We are so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. Our thoughts,prayers and sympathy are with you. God Bless You. Your next door neighbors, Bob & Lin.
Marco Island, Florida.
April 12, 2009
Donna,
I had not idea Teddy was even ill. Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss. He was a good man and I so enjoyed his presence at the Oar House (yours too). He will be missed.
I leave very early on the 14th for Florida but will touch base with you upon my return.
With loving thoughts.
Jill Gallant
April 12, 2009
Donna.We'rer sorry we won't be with you on Wednesday, but you're in our thoughts and prayers. We'll see you when we get home.
Love,
Noni and Don
Wes Beckwith
April 12, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Peter Clark
April 12, 2009
Donna,
Jennifer and I are in Naples,Florida and just learned of Teddy's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, Stacia, Ann, and the rest of the family. We hope to see you soon after our return on April 25th.
Love,
Peter
April 12, 2009
Dear Donna,
We have shared so many beautiful memories of time that we spent with you and Teddy. He was such a great guy. He will be missed.
Love,
Jan and Fred
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