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John McGuire Obituary
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for John McGuire
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Mark Rayman
October 31, 2011
John was truly one of the most admired "Dairy" men in my life. He is embedded in my mind and heart for his contributions to not only the industry but to life itself. With such a large and vibrant family, I have been blessed to have known him and spent time together. My condolences to all the family and Thank You John for having been here during my time.
david poppe
October 12, 2011
I worked for "Papa John" at Guernsey Dairy back in the late 60s.
I, along with two friends who were all high school-aged employees of his dairy at the time - stole a case of eggs from the store just before Devil's Night. Had a heck of a time driving through Northville, Novi and Plymouth egging cars. The next day the police showed up holding empty egg cartons from Guernsey Dairy... We panicked and confessed to Pappa John. He told me he had to trust his employees as he had all his merchandise, his money, out in the open where it could be taken by dishonest people; "...if this were a bank instead of a dairy, you wouldn't take the money, right?" He said he trusted me as I did the right thing by turning myself in. "In the eyes of God you're a good person as you confessed your wrong and made it right." I paid for the eggs. Then he sent me, all of us, back to work.
He was an honest man. Great influence on my life. I loved that old guy.
Jackie
October 12, 2011
I had the special honor of caring for John when he was a patient in an area hospital a few years ago. John was an inspiring man, and a wonderful human being. I attended his 100th birthday party and what fun that was. My condolences to his family, I know he will be missed. But now he is reunited with the love of his life.
October 10, 2011
God Bless the McGuire family. I went to school with his children. Mary was in my class. Peace with him They were a great people. Mary K. Miller Bommarito.
Rose Shureb
October 9, 2011
WOW! What a great man! What a Wonderful Life Lived! What an Amazing Legacy left! So glad I knew him.
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