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Michael Maguire Obituary

Michael D. Maguire, 71, former longtime resident of Milton, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at home. Mr. Maguire was born in Greenfield and was raised and educated in Brighton. He worked as a repairman for the M.B.T.A. and was a member of Local 589. He also worked as a toll collector for the Turnpike Authority. Mr. Maguire was a New England Patriots season ticket holder for many years, an avid golfer, a youth baseball coach and a founding member of Milton Pop Warner football. He is survived by his wife, Marie (Morris) Maguire; and was the loving father of Kristin OBrien and her husband Mark of Milton, Peggy Maguire of Quincy, Michael Maguire and his wife Ann Marie of Billerica and Danielle Maguire and her husband Matthew Seadale of Boston. Also survived by his brother, James Maguire of New Jersey; five grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 247 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368. www.alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton, 617-696-4200

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Dec. 4, 2012.

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Susan Lynch Ohlson

December 12, 2012

Marie...a voice from long ago...my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.

December 6, 2012

to all the maguire family thank you for all the great memories so sorry about mike miss all you guys jimmy and anthony

December 6, 2012

Danielle, Mrs. McGuire and Family, I just heard about your Dad. I am so so sorry. He ALWAYS made me laugh and that sense of humor lives on with you and your family. My deepest sympathy. All my Luv, Jill Manning.

December 6, 2012

Marie and the Maguire children, so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We have fond memories growing up of Mike and family.
Cindi Slattery (Jim Slattery) and family.

Michael Feehily

December 6, 2012

Dear Maguire Family,

I just heard the news about Mr. Maguire and I wanted to pass along our deepest sympathies. I have many good memories of him both from growing up playing baseball on the Merchants and in more recent times. He was a good man and will be sorely missed. We will keep you in our prayers.

Michael Feehily and Family

Kathy worthley

December 5, 2012

I will miss my brother Michael. I will always be his "Baby Sister".

Mike Brawley

December 5, 2012

Marie - My thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.

Maureen Healy

December 5, 2012

Marie, so terribly sorry to hear of the loss of Michael. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Much love, Maureen and Joe

December 4, 2012

Marie, you know you're all in my thoughts and prayers. We'll talk soon. Keep seeking. Love, Lois

Joyce Nyhan

December 4, 2012

Marie,
I am a name from the past, Joyce Nyhan,however I want to express my deepest sympathy at the loss of your husband. I am so sorry. He was a very nice guy in the times that I knew him.
I wish you and your family the grace and peace of the Lord now at this very difficult time.
God be with you all.

Mary Ann Phillips

December 4, 2012

Mike, Ann Marie and Family;
Your Dad was such a wonderful, funny person. My deepest sympathies on your loss. MAP

Mary Ann Ricci

December 4, 2012

Marie, sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

JANE GRIFFIN

December 4, 2012

Dear Marie, Sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was always so cheerful and nice to me when we met in the lobby or garage. Always a twinkle in his eye. May he rest in peace.

Diana Eysie

December 4, 2012

Dear Marie and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My deepest sympathies to you and your family

The Carr Family

December 4, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you always cherish the wonderful moments you had together.

Jeanne MacQuarrie

December 4, 2012

Danielle, Michael, Peggy, Kristin and Mrs. Maguire...

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm remembering so many fun childhood memories... He was so good to us as kids, and will never forget him. Rest in peace Mr. Maguire, XO

December 4, 2012

Kristin and Mark, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Love you all dearly, Margie

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