Mgr. Canon John Maguire

Mgr. Canon John Maguire

Formerly Parish Priest of St. Mary of the Angels, Canton, Cardiff, The Holy Family, Fairwater, Cardiff and St. Philip Evans, Cardiff and late of Finaway, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan.

Unexpectedly at his residence at Holy Family on October 3rd, 2024.

Predeceased by his parents Philip and Rose, his brother Bennie and his sister Bridie.

Fr John will be sadly missed by his sister in law Anne, her family Gabriel, Martina, John, Anita, Brian, Patricia, Enda, Jacinta and Karl, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

After many years of priestly service Fr. John will be sadly missed by Archbishop Mark O’ Toole, his life time friend Fr. Pat O’ Gorman, fellow priests, parishioners, those he worked with and the many friends he made over the years.

May he Rest In Peace and Rise In Glory.

Reposing on Monday 28th October at the Maguire family home, Finaway (A82 TX47) from 12 midday until prayers at 4pm. Removal on Tuesday morning 29th October to St. Mary’s Church, Crosserlough arriving for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

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