Robert A. McGuire died peacefully at his home in Brighton NY, he was 84 years old.

He was born on August 10 1939, the 3rd of 10 children born to Augustin (Gus) McGuire and Tina McGuire. He is survived by Five siblings Ronald, Jean, Doris, Arlene and Linda. Three children Leonard (Sheila), Deborah, and Tina. Seven grandchildren, Kristin, John, Shawn, (Amber - spouse)  Ashley, Leila, Macy and James. Four great grandchildren Rhyleigh, Parker, Zooey and Dominic. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years Yvonne McGuire (née Foshee)

Robert was in the army for 9 years and was in active service in Korea, Japan, Germany and Vietnam, ending his service with a rank of Sargent. Robert was a family man first and foremost, he loved his wife and doted on his children, family was everything to him.

Robert was a " Jack of All Trades". There wasn't anything that he did not have practical knowledge about.  He was an accomplished cook and spent several years in the restaurant industry after Military service.  When the opportunity came to take a job at Eastman Kodak came, he settled in his hometown with his family and there he stayed till his passing. 

Robert loved to drive and had a real sense of wanderlust. The family were forever being packed in the car for weekend trips with the direction and destination left to chance with nothing but fun and fond memories at journey's end. 

Robert was one of the most soft hearted and gentle persons one would ever want to meet. He was always the first to offer love and support to his family and those he cared about. He will remain in our hearts and our memories forever.

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