In memory of Mary Maguire
We are deeply saddened to announce that after a short period of illness Mary Maguire has passed away.
At 12:12pm on Thursday, May 30th Mary died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. By her side was her husband Kevin, her children Sinead, Claire and Kevin, and Father Jim who had arrived moments earlier.
Father Jim sat by her side and said a prayer, and began to sing “The Lord is my Shepherd.” Halfway through his hymn Mary went for her final rest. In 30 years the priest said he has never seen a death so peaceful and beautiful.
We appreciate all your thoughts and prayers which we truly believe guided Mary to a death worthy of a life so well lived. We count ourselves lucky to have had these last days in the house together, her beloved grandchildren bouncing around and filling the house with laughter and love.
The funeral will be held at Our Lady Of Good Counsel & Guardian Angels Catholic Church (54 Harvey St, Bury BL8 2RD) at 1pm on Monday, June 3rd . We will then gather to celebrate the life of Mary at Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa (Hospital Rd, Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9PZ) at 3pm.
For those who are unable to attend, the mass will be live-streamed at https://faithstream.co.uk/olgcga
Mary has asked that attendees to the funeral wear bright colours and their favourite outfits.
In typical Mary fashion, she has seized an opportunity "to get a few bob for the orphanage." So instead of buying flowers, please make a donation in her name to The Good Life Orphanage.
100% of donations to The Good Life Orphanage go directly to help children in the orphanage & school in Africa. No admin costs or staff fees are taken outside of Kenya. Donorbox will take a 1.75% handling charge. UK donors can apply for Gift Aid to give an extra 25%.
Our donors
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Sharon Kane
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£50
Fly High beautiful lady
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Sima
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£100
Happy to support this great cause in memory of our dear Mary.
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Lisa Baker
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£100
With love to the Maguire and GLO families, Angela and Kevin Dolan
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Julie
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£30
Very special person leaving us far too soon
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Breandan Flynn
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£1,000
So Sorry to hear the news of Mary's passing. may she rest in peace. Breandan Flynn IES Utilities
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Charlotte Chisnall
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£40
Sending all our love to you and family Kev. Your Mum was an extraordinary woman. Your words are beautiful love Charlotte and Peter ❤️❤️
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jon waller
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£50
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Warren Michell
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£50
Condolences to Mary's family and all at the GLO. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time. Warren & Cynthia ( and on behalf of Lydia Sahara)
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Olivia Edginton
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£50
Mary 💞 Thank you for all your incredible work driven by love and justice. The micro and macro acts of kindness. Thanks for convincing my dad about the chickens 🐓 , and for being a sister to my Nana. All my love. Olivia
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Pamela Darlington
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£100
I can’t begin to imagine your pain but can only hope the legacy and wonderful memories Mary leaves behind will help ease your broken hearts at this time. What an amazing and inspirational lady, my prayers are with you at this time, although I am have the chorus of ‘I watch the sunrise’ in my head, such a beautiful service for a beautiful lady - pole Kevin
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Josephine Connolly
With love to you all, Josephine Connolly
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Vicky Unsworth
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£50
Love Jamie, Vicky and Baillie xxx
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Stuart Crump
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£40
Love Carole and Stuart Crump
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Francesca Swanton
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£50
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Anne Marie OMALLEY
Thank you Dear Mary , for making the world a better place, we cherish our friendship. Rest in Peace Mary
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Neil Woolley
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£100
With love from the Woolleys
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Jane
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£20
Fond memories of our morning chats on the yard with the horses and when Mercy & Naomi came over and they came to nursery with me you were a ray of sunshine RIP Mary xx
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Sandra Weerasinghe
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£100
We are so saddened by Mary's passing. We have so many fond family memories of her, and her family. Her dedication to helping people across communities will be remembered forever. Mary was a real life angel to everyone. Sending our heartfelt condolences from Sandra, Neil and Finn and the Weerasinghe family.
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Gulnara KOVALEVA
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£300
Rest in Peace dear Mary
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Anne Hourican
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£20
What a wonderful lady who will be so sadly missed.
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Chris Hayes
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£20
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Rakhee Dhutia
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£15
Beloved Mary.So blessed to have known you.Rest in peace .We will meet again.Fondest love Caroline Rune
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Adele Maguire
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£100
Rest in heavenly peace Mary. Lots of love Adele & Benje.
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Gerald
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Frank & Pat
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£100
In sweet memory of Mary, one of life’s loveliest ladies ❤️❤️
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Ciara Cassidy
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£50
May you rest in your eternal peace in the arms of the angels Mary x
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Tracey Lindsay
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£20
Rest in Peace x 🕊️
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Aidan Tiernan
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£50
Mary you were a wonderful, kind lady. You will always be in our thoughts. R.I.P Aidan & Marie
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Geraldine
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£50
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CHRIS BOURNE
So sorry to hear that Mary is no longer with us. My sincere condolences to all her family and friends. I will keep you all in my prayers xxx