Darrell C. McGuire

    McGuire, Darrell C., 78, September 29, 2011.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment held in the Linneus Cemetery.
    LINNEUS – Darrell C. McGuire passed away unexpectedly at home on September 29, 2011. He was born in Linneus September 3, 1933 to Carl A. & Ella Bustard McGuire.
    Darrell was a successful businessman who worked many years as a logging contractor for Great Northern Paper Company, seeing many changes in the industry from horses to the modern equipment. He built many logging roads, and was always happy working on a bulldozer and excavator. Later, he established DBJ McGuire & McGuire Motorsports of Houlton. An outdoor enthusiast, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Darrell put together a sled racing team for many years and always enjoyed the competition. He retired in 2000, taking up hobbies of gardening, cooking and the game of golf. Golf being his favorite pastime, he played frequently. He was a man with strong opinions and was always up for a good debate. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to someone in need and volunteering to community service.
    Darrell is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara Dewitt McGuire; three sons, Doug & Sarah of Linneus, Brent & Shellby of Linneus, Jon & Heather of Linneus; two daughters, Catherine & Terry Reeves of Houlton and Elizabeth of So. Portland; three sisters, Shirley Thompson of Conn., Bonnie and husband Wayne Dwyer of Linneus, Joanne and husband Forrest Howe of New Limerick; one brother, Carl (Gene) and wife Lana McGuire of Linneus; a sister-in-law, Marlene Hogan of Linneus; brother-in-law, Robert and Charlotte Ash of AZ; a special brother-in-law and golfing partner Dewey DeWitt; twelve grandchildren, Brian & Cheryl, Jennifer & Shannon, Ashley & Ryan, Brad & Heather, Nick, Dillon, Bailey, Jordan, McKenzie, Jared, Ellie and Meg; five great-grandchildren, Alexis, Payden, Olivia, Brayden, and Benjamin; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Ella and father Carl; three brothers, Floyd McGuire, Gerald (Chink) McGuire, and Philip McGuire; one sister, Marion Figgins; infant daughter Julie Rae and infant son; a brother-in-law Arden Thompson.
    Friends called at the Houlton Wesleyan Church 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Funeral services were held at the church 1 p.m. Monday with Rev. Wayne Robertson officiating. Interment was in the Linneus Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may make gifts in Darrell’s memory to the Houlton Wesleyan Church Building Fund, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton, ME 04730. Online condolences and guest book at dunnfuneral.com.