Malcolm Boyd McGuire
March 19, 1976 ~ February 18, 2007
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville – Malcolm Boyd McGuire, 30, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2007.
Born in Seattle, Washington, he grew up and resided in Asheville where he developed a great solace and joy for the mountains of Western North Carolina.
Malcolm attended St. Genevieve/Gibbons Hall, Carolina Day School, Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine, North Carolina State University and later AB Tech in the EMT program. Among various opportunities of employment, Malcolm was at heart a real craftsman of woodturning. He was a member of the Civil War Society for the Historical Preservation of the 26th Regiment North Carolina Troops and took great pride in being a volunteer fireman for the Haw Creek Fire Department.
Malcolm was a very talented young man, a loving father, a dedicated husband, an affectionate son, a passionate brother, and a loyal friend to all he touched. We will always celebrate Malcolm’s individual spirit and everlasting kindness.
Preceded in death are his maternal grandparents, Joe Ann Withrow and Allan Booth McArdle.
Surviving are his daughter, Larisa Michelle McGuire; his son, Cullen O’Brien McGuire; his wife, Leslie Vadala McGuire; two brothers, John O’Brien McGuire, Jr. and Peter Buckley McGuire; his parents, Christine (Tina) McArdle and John O’Brien McGuire; his paternal grandparents, Grace Robinson and William Bulgin McGuire; aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 2:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Church with the Rev. William A. Whisenhunt officiating. A reception in Tuton Hall will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Haw Creek Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 9666, Asheville, NC 28815 or to the charity of your choice.
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To John Jr.,
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I remember Malcolm’s wonderful, unique woodworking skills — the many pens he carved for us to share with our clients. He truly touched so many people.
I hope you can have some comfort over time to remember the happy childhood memories you and Malcolm shared.
You are in my thoughts,
Emily
Dr. McGuire, Tina,John & Peter.
May God Bless you all and be with you during your special time of need.
Dear John & Tina,
Please accept my deepest condolences. My family is praying for you during this difficult time. No words can express the feeling our family extends to the two of you and to Malcolm’s family.
With Sympathy,
Bob Roberts
My deepest sympathies to you all.
Evans Brown
Dear Tina and John,
I was shocked and so saddened today to learn of Malcom’s death. It is so hard to come up with words. Beyond their childhood, our children were always an immediate topic of conversation whenever John or Tina and I encountered each other, or whenever we had a chance to catch up on what was going on in our lives. Few did more for their children or took more pride in them than you two. Malcom was part of our childrens’ family as they grew up and we are grieving with them for him, for you, for his family. What troubled times we live in. May God rest Malcom’s soul and may He provide you and his family some means of comfort in the days ahead.
With sincere sympathy,
Kent and Liz Salisbury
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
We had so hoped for a happy time at
Davidson with you soon however the loss of a child is hard to absorb. We still look forward to
renewed time together.
Love to everyone.
Alva
Dear McGuire family,
I remember Malcolm from when we rode in the same ‘north asheville’ carpool to CDS. What strikes me is that even as a kid Malcolm was very much his own person- funny, animated, and sweet. I am so sorry that he is gone, my thoughts are with you all.
John, Tina, John, Peter, and families,
Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of Malcolm’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the McGuires at this time.
Bob, Carol, Nicole, Christina, and Kendall Fabrey
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
My heart is saddened with Malcomb’s passing. I have fond memories of him helping me with TNCC classes. He made them so enjoyable for the students. My thoughts and prayers are with you one and all.
Crela
Dear McGuire family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. George and I had just seen you at Trinity at Christmas, and Malcolm’s news was terribly sad. May you know God’s comfort.
Dear McGuire family,
We send our deepest condolences. We are praying for all of you for comfort in your loss. Macolm seemed such a joy to so many people. It was shocking and so sad for us to hear news of his death. May God bless and keep your family and his children and wife very close in this difficult time of grief.
With warm regards and sympathy,
Lisa Lavelle Bowen and John Bowen
We’re thinking of you constantly at this very difficult time. I will be by very shortly to see you.
Jones
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Tina, John, Peter and John, Our entire family will miss Malcolm.We so much enjoyed his stories,love of nature and were amazed at how knowledgable he was about so many things. We send our love to you. Ed and Gloria Frappier and family
John & Tina, I am so sorry, you are in my thoughts always.
Debbie Rohrer
tina & john, roxanne & i are vary sorry for the passing of your son.our prayers are with all of you.
Dear McGuires,
Though geography and circumstances prevent me from being so, my thoughts and prayers and heart are with you. Malcolm was a good soul and I am honored to have known him. He shall be missed.
All my best,
Andy Wassenich
The board of the Foundation for Mitchell County is thinking of you in your loss.
To: Tina, John, and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We are so sorry, and please know that we are here for you and we care.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family during this time of mourning. We know it’s not much but if you need either one of us …. to lean on, to brag about Malcolm’s big heart, or to just listen …. you got it. We are here for you.
Norris and Cricket Crigler
John and Tina,
We know there are no words to comfort you now but please know we are praying for you and lifting your broken hearts to the Lord. We love you, Kevin and Cindy.
Tina, John and family,
We are truly sorry for the great sadness that you must feel now in this time of loss and bereavement. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Debra and Bill Simons
Mac,
You will be missed! I will remember the fun times in Paramedic school!
Carrie
John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chip Fitzgerald
Dear John, Tina and Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time. We pray the Lord will give you comfort and peace. You will be in our prayers in the days to come! May God Bless You,
Our dear Dr. McGuire and family, we lift you up in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Tina,John,John&Peter,The loss of a son,brother,husband and father is something no person should have to experience.There are no words that can comfort or explain.Please try to have some solace in knowing that the many people that had the honor to meet and know Mac loved him for the man he was and his passion for life.He will be missed by many for a long time.We will keep his memory and spirit alive as long as we ourselves are.Remember that you too are loved,and that there are countless prayers going out to you all and Mac over the next several months,and for years to come.Our most sincere condolences to you and your entire family,love Lena,Pat,Carmen and Bella.
Having Mac as a student in the Paramedic program at A-B Tech was a pleasure. We will always remember him fondly.
I deeply regret that I will be out of town on Friday and unable to attend the memorial service.
To family and many friends, My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Blessings and peace, Betty Nelon Rhodes
Leslie- I was very sorry to hear about Mac. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember the great desserts he would make for us at Care Focus. He will be missed by all who knew him. If you are ever in the area come by to visit. I work for AseraCare Hospice next door to Liberty Home Medical. Take care and God Bless. Sincerely, Muriel Bennett
Dear John, I just received Lowrie’s announcement of your son’s death. I am so sorry. This is the second death this week of the early-30 son of a friend. My sons are 32 and 29; I can imagine your grief, but I can’t fully imagine it. My thoughts are with you and all your family in this troubled time. Chuck
He will really be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with all the family.
Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you. From a coworker of Beverly Home Care.
Tina, John, Peter, and John,
Words cannot express my sadness for the loss of Malcolm. Many of my greatest childhood memories involve times with Mac. I will miss him dearly. Know that my thoughts are with you right now.
To the McGuire Family.Words can not express the grief your family and I are going through right now.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers always.Let my mom and I know if there is anything we can do for you and the family.I will miss seeing Malcolm every Sunday at church.He was a really good friend to have through my chlidhood years.He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.He had a really nice smile. Love Carrie Cook
Dear Dr. McGuire and Family,
I had the honor of getting to know Malcolm in my years at A-B Tech while in nursing school. He was a wonderful young man and friend to all who knew him. I am terribly sorry for your loss. May God be with you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
leslie and family, am so sorry to hear of your loss and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. noreen and dollie
I work at Haw Creek Elementary School. My prayers are with your family!
Tina and John,
There is no greater loss than the loss of one’s child, regrdless of the age. Mac was the same age as our oldest Anne. I have read some wonderful things about him and wish I had known him. Please accept my sympathy in your loss and know that you are lifted up in prayer by me and many others.
Chris Hawk
Dr. McGuire and Family, I was distressed to read about your son. We just don’t expect our children to go before we do. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember well the first of three surgeries you performed on me and our discussing my moving to Charlotte when you were Manager of the Football Team at Myers Park coached by Gus Purcell whose wife Bonnie Thrash Purcell was in high school with me. Jeff Beaver, the star quarterback on the team was another Asheville Native. We talked about your Father being a Macon County Native and his leadership example as President of Duke Power for whom the McGuire Nuclear Plant is named. Your son had a great heritage and we just hope it helps to know others do care. Joe Clark
Thinking of all of you now and in the months to come.
John, Tina and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of unspeakable loss. We lost our youngest son at age 14 twelve years ago. The days ahead will be difficult but hold each other closely and cherish the memories. Our love to you all,
Dear John and Tina,
There are no words to be said that could ease your loss. Please know that my heart joins yours in anguish.
I wish I could join Lou on Friday to pay my respects, but my prayers for your solace will accompany him.
Leslie and Family,
Thinking of you and hoping that you will find peace in memories of Mac.
Robert and I are so sorry not to be with you at this time. We are in prayer for the whole family, as we can’t imagine the shock and grief you all must be going through! We are just so sorry! There are just no words.
You all are loved by so many, as was Malcom.
Love, Lynell and Robert
Dear McGuire Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Mac was a wonderful person. I’ll always remember him, especially our time at St. Genevieve’s.
McGuire Family,
I am so sorry for our loss of Mac. What a wonderful man, a hard worker, and truly a brother to Jen and to me for so many years. He’ll be missed terribly, but we’re glad he’s in a place a peace.
Love always,
Frap and Jen.
Dear McGuires,
I am deeply saddened and stunned by your loss. Malcolm was a wonderfully unique individual and I will treasure my memories of him growing up on Willow Road. My thoughts are with you all.
Tina and John,
I am saddened to know of the tragic loss of your son Malcolm. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have an unavoidable conflict today, so am unable to attend the Memorial Service. My hopes are that fond memories of happier times as a family will help ease your pain. I understand that Malcokm was quite a special young man. I wish I had known him. With fondness, Louise Glickman
Dear John and Tina,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the grace of God bring you peace and comfort in knowing all the joys Malcolm’s life brought to you and many others.
I have no words (that’s a first for me).
I miss you all very much. I’m saddened that my path will not cross with Malcolm’s anymore. You are an amazing family and I know your love for each other will carry you through.
Say a toast and a joke, I know Malcolm would want it that way.
I send so much love from far away. You are all in my thoughts.
Hi I know y’all won’t see this but I’m Mac’s daughter Larisa and I just wanna thank y’all for all of your support and I don’t know some of y’all but I feel like the bond has moved from you and my father to you and me.may god bless you all
Definitely thinking about Malcolm and all of you’ll at this time of year. Miss him and miss you’ll…Please give a hug from me to one another. Take care and love always,
Will Elmore