Patrolman John B. "Jack" Maguire, a 34 year Veteran of the City of Woburn Police Dept., died December 26th, in the line of duty, he was 60 years of age. Jack was the beloved husband of Desiree A. (Nollett) and together they shared 23 years of marriage. Born and raised in Woburn, he was one of two sons of the late former Woburn Chief of Police, Thomas J. Maguire Jr. and Esther L. (McPartlin). Prior to moving to Wilmington 17 years ago, Jack lived his entire life in Woburn. He grew up in his family's home on Prospect St. in Woburn's South End. He was appointed to the Woburn Police Department in June of 1977 and has served the City of Woburn faithfully since that time. Education and reading were a big and important part of Jack's life. He would read anything he could get his hands on. He was a 1969 graduate of Austin Prep High School and was also a 1973 graduate of UMASS Lowell. He attended Franklin Pierce College and received his Masters Degree in Business Administration on May 17, 1998. The folling year he received his Masters Degree in Science and Criminal Justice Administration from the Western New England College on October 15, 1999 and in the same year he received his Doctorate Degree in Philosophy from the American College of Metaphysical Theology on November 23, 1999. Jack enjoyed working on the computer, listening to music, and learning to play musical instruments like the dulcimer, mandolin, and bass guitar. Always looking to learn about new and different things, Jack's latest endeavor was learning to cook. He cherished spending time with his family and friends and traveling to places like Old Orchard Beach, Lake George and Montreal. Together with his wife and family they spent as much time as possible at their second home in Monson, ME. Jack's family was his number one priority and he took great pride in being organized and well prepared for his family's future. Along with his beloved wife Desiree, Jack is survived by his three loving children.
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A robbery of jewelry at a Kohl's Dept Store on December 26, 2010 ended in the death of Patrolman John Maguire as well as one of the suspects. During a blizzard three men robbed the Kohl's store and fled. A firefight between one of them and Officer Maguire ensued with both being fatally shot. The suspect had been in jail on three consecutive life sentences but had been paroled in December of 2009. The other two suspects were apprehended and are expected to appear in court.