Barbara Ann Maguire

Barbara A. Maguire, on Sunday, 25 May 2014, Barbara was called home by her Lord and Savior. Barbara was born in 1935 to Nora and Edward Grogan in Providence, Rhode Island. She had younger siblings, Edward (deceased) and Margaret. Barbara was baptized in the Catholic faith at St. Patrick's. She graduated from St. Patrick's High School. Barbara was married to Matthew (deceased) almost 45 years. They had six children: James, Michael, Kimberly (Isherwood), William, Edward and Patrick. Barbara had fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to raising six children, Barbara operated a small service business from home that she and Matthew owned. Barbara and Matthew moved to Fort Myers in 1991. They continued the small service business, which is still thriving today. Barbara loved to visit with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara also loved to play Bingo. So much so, her grandchildren dubbed her vehicle the "Bingo Bus!" Barbara also had a great love for the U.S.A. This was instilled by her father, who left Ireland to start anew. Her father would no longer allow Gaelic to be spoken and would only buy American made products. Barbara's husband, five sons, and numerous other extended family members faithfully served in the United States Military during various past wars. Three of her grandsons are currently serving in uniform. In front of her Fort Myers home, she proudly displayed six flags; the National ensign and the service flags of her family members who represented them. Barbara loved to hear the "snap" of the flags as they were whipped by the wind, flown in such great honor. The funeral will be held Monday, at 8:30 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, (Rt117) Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Blessed Sacrament Church, 179 Academy Avenue, Providence. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Sunday, 4 - 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida, 32256 in her memory will be appreciated. For additional information visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org. or on-line condolences, www.boyleandsonfuneralhome.com