Edward A. Maguire, of Ashland, MA, died on April 10, 2015, at age 80, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of 55 years of Barbara J. (Belforti) Maguire. Edward was born in Philadelphia, PA, on March 6, 1935, the son of Edward A. and Anna M. (Dager) Maguire. He graduated from La Salle College High School and Alfred University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in ceramic engineering. He was a research scientist at Raytheon, where he spent his entire 40-year career. The holder of numerous patents, he was President of the New England Section of the American Ceramic Society and was a recipient of its F.H. Norton Distinguished Ceramist Award. In Ashland Edward served on the boards of the Historical Society, the Trustees of the Public Library, the Water and Sewer Commission, and the Historical Commission. He was Chair of the Building Committee for the expansion of the library. He especially enjoyed being involved in his children's school and athletic activities and was President of the Ashland Youth Basketball Association. A lifelong and passionate golfer, Edward participated in the Raytheon golf league for nearly 40 years. He was a serious student of many subjects, including his Maguire genealogy and the Civil War. He was particularly interested in Civil-War-era cannon artillery and traveled much of the eastern U.S. locating and photographing cannons. He authored biographies of all the GAR veterans of Ashland for the historical society newsletter, as well as a book on the history of Ashland. He enjoyed listening to and performing Celtic music and was a member of the Boston Scottish Fiddle Club. In addition to his wife, Edward is survived by four children, Kathleen (Brian Cheever) of Holliston, Timothy (Christine Larson) of Norwood, Patrick (Carol Rebold) of Orinda, CA, and Jean (Todd Boli) of Framingham; eight grandchildren who brought him much happiness, Daniel, Shelby, and Lydia Cheever; Tessa and Andrew Maguire; and Jack, Margaret, and David Maguire; and three siblings, Patricia Welsh of McKinleyville, CA, Jo Ann Reckner of Perkasie, PA, and John Maguire of Chalfont, PA. The family extends its thanks to Edward's caregivers at Carlyle House. A funeral service will be held Saturday April 18th at 11:00am in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. in Ashland with one calling hour from 10:00-11:00am prior to the service. Donations may be made in Edward's memory to the Friends of the Ashland Public Library, 66 Front Street, Ashland, 01721.