Michael P. McGuire

Wayland - Mike McGuire would proudly tell anyone he was from Waltham, but since 1977, Wayland was truly the place he called home. He loved his little oasis on Dean Road, where there was always a project to tackle, whether inside the house or out in the yard. Yet nothing brought him greater joy than filling that home with family and friends. His backyard and pool became the setting for countless gatherings over the years, creating countless cherished memories. 

Mike also had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the wildlife that surrounded him. He delighted in feeding the many birds and creatures that visited his yard and found peace in nature's simple pleasures. 

A lifelong fisherman, Mike treasured every opportunity to cast a line. Today, those who loved him find comfort in imagining that he has been welcomed into God's safe landing net. Mike died peacefully at the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, July 24, 2026. He was 77. 

Michael P. McGuire was born in Newton on December 26, 1948, Mike was the son of the late James H. and Louise (Bennett) McGuire. He was raised in Waltham and graduated from Waltham High School with the Class of 1967. On July 8, 1972, he married his beloved Patricia J. Palmer, a fellow Waltham native, at Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church. Together they built a life in Wayland, where they made their home beginning in 1977 and shared more than five decades of marriage. A proud United States Veteran he served honorably in the United States Marine Corp. Semper Fi Mike! 

In addition to his wife of 54 years, Tricia, he leaves their children, Kimberly A. McGuire (Dale Holzworth) of Marlborough, Tracey M. Miller (Michael) of Natick and Kenneth M. McGuire (Jennifer) of Holliston; his grandchildren, Ashley McGuire Badolato (Maurizio) of Lynnfield, Benjamin and Jacob Miller, Connor, Allison and Molly McGuire and; his great grandchild, Layla Badolato; his brother, John McGuire (Kathy) of Merrimack, New Hampshire and brother of the late Deborah Schuessler; also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Mike's life at an Evening Wake on Wednesday, July 29th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte.20), Waltham and again on Thursday morning where his funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Waltham.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 https://t2t.org/