Michael J. Maguire

Michael J. Maguire, 62, of Gardner, died peacefully, Thursday, November 4, 2010 in his home surrounded by his devoted family. He is survived by his eight children, Christine, Michael, Michelle, Eddie, Johnny, Mickey, Angela and Xavier Maguire; two brothers, John and Eddie Maguire, three sisters; Helen Dunnam, Kathleen Still and Bonnie Plante; eleven grandchildren, Jessica Clarke, Keanna Rosario, Paul Kinzer, Christopher Kinzer, Nicolas Austin, Tyler Maguire, Matt Holroyd, Kody Maguire, Jacob Maguire, Tazsha Maguire and Alanah Trudeau; stepchildren, Burke, Donna, Danny and Sean Quinlan, Brittany and Tina Seminoff and Peter Berrios; and many nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Donna DeMello and Bonnie Dregots predeceased him. Michael was born in Fitchburg, son of the late James and Georgia (Christman) Maguire and has lived in Gardner for nearly all of his life. Mr. Maguire worked in construction and roofing for most of his life. He enjoyed boxing, riding his Harley and loved camping with his family; most of all he loved the Rodeo... AKA:"Bronco Billy". He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Michael's Memorial Funeral Mass will be held Friday, November 12th at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, 105 Nichols Street, Gardner. Burial will follow in St. Johns Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. To share your thoughts and memories of Michael, please visit his personal guestbook at: mercadantefuneral.com.