Obituary of Elizabeth McGuire

MCGUIRE, Elizabeth (Betty) – It is with a sense of sadness and respect that the family announces the loss of our adored and irreplaceable mother, grandmother, friend, relative, and guiding light in our lives. On Friday, May 1st, 2015 in her 93rd year she was returned to our Lord. Faithful wife of the late Lawrence (Larry) McGuire. Loving mother of Michael McGuire of Port Perry Ontario, and Kevin McGuire of London Ontario. Role model to her three granddaughters, her angels, Emily McGuire, Meaghan McGuire, and Natasha McGuire. One of eleven Daigle children, she is predeceased by her sisters Marjorie and Rosemary, as well as her brothers Stanley, Freddie, and Alphonse. She is survived by her sisters Edna (Sussex, NB) and Ruth (Quispamsis, NB). She is survived by her brothers Tony (Brisbane, Australia), Edward (Port Perry, Ontario), and David (Riverview, New Brunswick). Beloved Aunt and fondly remembered by her dozens of nieces and nephews. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick and the eldest girl in her family, Betty, with the loss of her mother, raised all her brothers and sisters from the age of 16. Her selfless acts to hold her family together are spoken of with reverence throughout her family and beyond. Visitors will be received at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street, London on Wednesday, May 6th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. George Church, 1164 Commissioners Road West, London on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Prayers Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society. The family would like to thank all her caregivers over the last two years including the staffs of Victoria Hospital, Parkwood Hospital, and Ashwood Manor, but first and foremost we would like to express our gratitude to Dr. Tom Freeman and staff at the Byron Family Medical Centre.