Southborough – Florence (Marotta) McGuire, formerly of Southborough, died Saturday, May 17, 2014 at her home in Spring Hill, Fla. She was the wife of Frederick McGuire, to whom she was married for 58 years.? She was born in East Boston, the daughter of the late Bert and Mary (Russo) Marotta and lived in Southborough for 17 years.
Mrs. McGuire worked as a school teacher in Southborough, North Reading, Saugus, and Spring Hill, Fla. She, along with her husband, was a member of Saint Anne's Church in Southborough.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Bruce McGuire and his wife Patty of Marlborough, Kevin McGuire and his wife Roberta of Westford, and Glenn McGuire and his wife Virginia of Marlborough; one daughter, Donna Sousa and her husband William of Millbury; one brother, Joseph Marotta of North Reading; two sisters, Ann Jablonski of Florida and Claire Brush of Plymouth; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday, May 28, at 10 a.m., in Saint Anne's Church, 20 Boston Rd., Southborough. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery of Marlborough.
Visiting hours at the William R. Short and Son Funeral Home (www.shortfuneral.com), 95 West Main St., Marlborough, will be held Tuesday, May 27, from 5-8 p.m.
