Arline T. (Kanan) McGuire, 78, a resident of North Andover, MA, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2014 at the Sutton Hill Nursing Center in North Andover surrounded by her family.
Born in Lawrence, MA, Arline was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, and the Lawrence General Hospital School of Nursing. She had worked as a Registered Nurse at the Lawrence General Hospital for 45 years retiring in 2001. Arline was an attendant of St. Michael's Parish in North Andover. She enjoyed making braided rugs and playing cards with all of her girl friends. Arline also enjoyed crafting, reading, and going out to eat as well as trips to the beach. She loved to watch her grandchildren's sporting events as well as spending time with her puppy "Frankie".
The widow of the late Francis Joseph McGuire, Jr., members of Arline's family include:
her children: Kathleen Champoux of North Andover, MA, Ellen Pellerin and her husband Raymond of Hampstead, NH, and Francis McGuire of North Andover, MA. she is also survived by her grandchildren: Jeffrey Pellerin and his wife Amy, Kimberly Pellerin, Caitlin McGuire, and Benjamin McGuire, as well as a great granddaughter: Sophie Arline Pellerin. Arline is also survived by her brother: Joseph Kanan and his wife Sheila of Haverhill, MA, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Sutton Hill Nursing Staff as well as the CNA Staff.
Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 4 to 8 P.M. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 MERRIMACK ST., NORTH ANDOVER, MA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Michael's Church, 196 Main St., North Andover, MA. Burial will follow in the Ridgewood Cemetery, also in North Andover. Memorial contributions may be made in Arline's name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718, or go to www.cancer.org. To send an online condolence or for more information, please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.