Kaye Margaret McGuire

With profound sadness and a sense of loneliness, the family announces the passing of Kaye at A.R.C.H. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 after a short but courageous battle with Leukemia.

Born on June 18, 1946 to late Ennis and Marie Bumstead of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and daughter-in-law of the late Gerald and Elizabeth McGuire of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Wife of Gerald E. McGuire, mother of Gerry McGuire (Rosemary), Kara Provenzano (Lucas), grandmother of Isabella, Patrick and Lily McGuire; Ronan, Ava and Adam Provenzano and great grandmother of Kaleb.

Sister of Nancy Bruining (Henry), John Bumstead (late Penny), and Mary Stanaway (Brian). Sister-in-law of the late Tom McGuire (Louise), late Gratia Husseini (Waleed), and Laura McGuire. Also survived by many much-loved nieces and nephews.

Kaye graduated from Sault Area High School with the class of 1964 and from Michigan State University in 1968 with a Bachelor's Degree of Social Work. She held positions with The Plummer Memorial Hospital and The Children's Aid Society before leaving work to dedicate herself to family.

Of all the pleasures life had to offer, she most passionately embraced her roles as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Kaye loved spending time on St. Joe's Island, in Florida, Geography, travelling to new destinations, winning at Jeopardy and sharing laughs with family and friends. She was a confidante to many, a true friend and a kind loving wife and mother. She was also a member of the C.W.L.

Our family would like to thank Dr. Cook, Dr. Rahn, Dr. Hill and Dr. N. Apostle and all of the amazing staff at the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Clinic as well as Bayshore Home Health for their compassionate service. Kaye's last few months were spent at A.R.C.H. where she received exceptional care from an incredible staff. Their compassion and empathy will always be remembered. She is gone too soon and will be sadly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, donations (made payable by cheque or online) to A.R.C.H or a charity of your own choosing.

A funeral Mass will be held at Precious Blood Cathedral on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. immediately followed by a reception at Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington Street East / 705-759-2522). Please visit www.arthurfuneralhome.com obituaries section to leave a message of condolence as a keepsake for the family.