Robert W. Maguire, 79, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was the devoted husband to the love of his life Sachi Maguire. The two met at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California over 55 years ago and have never looked back.
Born and raised in Taunton, son of the late John W. Maguire and Grace L. Maguire, he was the youngest of 9 children. Bob graduated from Monsignor James Coyle High School in 1963 and then went on to Graduate from Bridgewater State College with a degree in history and earning a commission in the Air Force as a member of the Reserve Officer Training Corps in 1967.
After serving in the Air Force, he requested an interservice transfer to the US Army infantry in 1969 where he served in the Vietnam War with the 101st Airborne Division earning the Bronze Star on October 14th, 1970. In 1971 was honorably discharged from the army and brought his family back to Taunton before settling permanently in Mattapoisett. Bob continued his military career part time in the US Army National Guard in 1971 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1995.
While settling in Mattapoisett, Bob was hired as an English teacher at Upper Cape Regional Technical High School. Over the 32 years he was at UCRT he wore many hats from English/Science teacher to President of the Teachers Union to Basketball/Track Coach to Dean of Students and eventually Principal. He was an uncommon, beloved teacher who truly cared for his profession, school and more importantly his students. Bob’s career was culminated by his induction into the UCRT Hall of Fame in 2019. In 2004 he retired to focus on family and recreation.
The best years of his life were spent wintering in FL with his loving wife. Being an avid sports fan, Bob enjoyed endlessly complaining about New England sports teams, especially the Red Sox (for good reason). As he aged, golf became his obsession. He truly loved his extended family at the Reservation Golf Course where he was affectionately nicknamed “the Colonel”. As life became more challenging, Ressie became his “oasis” and he “honest and truly” loved being a part of such a special place.
Survivors include his beloved wife Sachi, his children Paul Maguire and his wife Christa of Mattapoisett, Linda Maguire and her husband Matthew Staples of Colorado, his step-daughter Sally Klaus and her husband Mark of Michigan. As well as his grandchildren, Alyson Maguire, Grayson Staples, Josie Staples, and Brady Maguire; several nieces and nephews including those who were his surrogate siblings, Madeleine, Leslie and Timmy; extended “family” includes James Fagan, Lori Howes, Jimmy Alves, Robert O’Brien and Albert Coelho.
His visiting hours will be held on Sunday October 20th from 1-5 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett. Private burial with military honors will take place in the Massachusetts National Cemetery. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
