It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert George McGuire, 55, announce his passing, on February 13, 2025, after a brief, but extraordinarily brave battle with cancer.
Rob was born December 10, 1969, to Thomas J. McGuire and Naomie Trundy McGuire. Due to the untimely death of his mother when he was 5 weeks old, he and his older brothers (ages 1 and 2), went to live with their uncle, George “Penny” Trundy and Aunt Florence “Scamp” Trundy, who raised them all as their own.
Robert graduated from Deer Isle High School in 1988 and went on to Maine Maritime Academy, graduating in 1992, with a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering.
He continued his education at the Calhoon MEBA Engineering school in Maryland, where a brick, engraved with his name, will be laid in his honor.
Shortly after graduating, Rob began his 25+ year career, rising to Chief Engineer on various container ships all over the world. His travels took him to places most can only imagine and the stories of his adventures were eagerly anticipated upon his return. Robert could spin many a good tale, with wit and humor, about different countries, situations he found himself in and the people he’d met; and likewise, his shipmates looked forward to his stories of family, friends and, by now, the infamous island of Deer Isle.
When he was home, Rob quietly enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and especially brother Scott, either on a snowmobile, ice fishing or around the cribbage board.
Rob was known for his unwavering determination to fix things, anything. From a cracked foundation to the dishwasher. If he couldn’t fix it, no one could. He was a thinker, problem solver, builder of tree houses, chicken coops and gazebos. He was an electrician, plumber, drywall hanger, painter, stone mason, mechanic and cabinet maker. He could do anything.
Rob was a dedicated, hardworking husband and father who always put the needs of others before his own. He was a shining light to his family and friends, and his passing will be mourned by so many who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. His life may not have been long, but it was tremendously full.
Rob is survived by his wife, Cathy McGuire, daughters Isabella McGuire and Caitlyn Morey and son, Dillan Morey. His aunt (and mother in his heart) Florence (Scamp) Trundy. Siblings, Thomas McGuire, (Kim), Scott McGuire, Sandy Eaton (Terry), Ronald Trundy (Julia) and Kelly McDonald. Step-brother Robert Hutchinson (Vicky). Step-brother in-law, Lorrand Pritchard. Uncles Alan Trundy (Shirly), Jim Ahern (Pat), and Robert McGuire. Aunts, Fran Lufkin and Lori Jordan. Father in-law, Bruce Jones; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Robert was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Naomi McGuire, step-mother Judith “Peg” McGuire, father “Penny” Trundy, niece Joslyn McGuire, step-sister Sharon Pritchard, uncle Buster Trundy and mother in-law, Sandra Jones.
A private ceremony will be held this spring, to scatter his ashes over the ocean, where he spent so much of his life.
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