Deirdre O'Connor Guthrie

Deirdre O'Connor Guthrie, 71, of Gloucester, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, July 30th, at Maranatha Pentecostal Holiness Church in Beaufort, officiated by Rev. Jacob Snider and Rev. Paul Loftin.  The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, July 29th, at the church.  For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through her obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website.

Deirdre was born on April 12, 1950, in Belfast, Ireland to the late Desmond and Jean O’Connor and graduated from Stella Maris High School. At the age of 20 she came to the United States due to political conflicts in Ireland at that time. Even though she lived in the United States for over 50 years, she stayed true to her beloved Irish heritage.

She was a dedicated Christian woman who loved the Lord and was a wonderful example to so many. She had a heart for missions work and loved spending time at Maranatha Pentecostal Holiness Church where she was a member.  Her caring nature was evident through her work as a caregiver where she assisted numerous people over three decades.

Deirdre took great pride in her yard, her love of gardening made sure she kept her home in tip top shape. Deirdre loved to cook for her family, always enjoyed being on the water and was known for her great dancing moves.

She is survived by her devoted husband, James Walker Guthrie of the home; daughters, Fiona Maureen of Jacksonville, and Roisin McGowan of Pennsylvania; step son, James “Jamie” Walker Guthrie Jr. of Otway; sisters, Noreen Bayliff of Pennsylvania, Oonagh McCune (Patty) of Michigan and Patricia Kramer of Pennsylvania; brother, Damian O’Connor (Mary) of Michigan; grandchildren, Devaney Rose, Autumn Raene and Alivia Brynn; great grandchildren, Sunny Seanead; and godchildren, David Patrick and Michiel Connor.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her baby brother, Desmond O’Connor and brother-in-law, Chester Paul.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Maranatha Pentecostal Holiness Church, 130 Airport Rd, Beaufort, NC 28516.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.