McGUIRE, Jean (Podolske) Of East Harwich, formerly of Dedham, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2016, age 92, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife for more than 60 years of the late Lofts (Mickey) McGuire, former Principal and Athletic Director in the Dedham Schools.
Jean was born in Dedham, daughter of the late John and Mary Podolske, and was raised and educated there graduating from Dedham High in 1941. She was the sister of the late Eleanor O'Brien and John (Buddy) Podolske. She is survived by her sons and their spouses, Jeffrey and Barbara McGuire of East Harwich, John and Susan McGuire of Harwich, Jay and Sandy McGuire of Norfolk and the late Dr. James McGuire and his wife Linda of Westboro. She is the cherished Nana to her grandchildren, Mary Lauren and Doug Kilponen of California, John McGuire of California, Jeffrey and Rachel McGuire of Boston, Megan McGuire of South Boston, Jared and Sarah McGuire of Harwichport, Matthew and Audrey McGuire of North Attleboro, Jessica McGuire of Quincy, Owen McGuire of Dedham and Jayne McGuire of Norfolk. She is also survived by her great grandchildren, Ellie and Cole Kilponen and Lofts (Mickey) and Cas McGuire.
Mrs. McGuire lived in Dedham for 84 years before moving to East Harwich in 2008. She was an active member of St. Mary's Church in Dedham.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 10am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, Dedham at 11am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home, Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 4-7pm. Interment in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean’s memory to the Pete Frates #3 Fund, 21 Landers Dr., Beverly, MA 01915. Online guestbook and directions at gfdoherty.com.