Walter Edward McGurin

     Walter Edward McGurin was born on 2 May 1896 at East Boston, Suffolk Co, Massachusetts.² He married Bernice Louise Wood, daughter of Francis Augustus Wood and Sarah J. Brosnihan, on 7 October 1928 at St Patrick's Church, Stoneham, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts; Bernice was an alumna of Boston University and an accomplished pianist. Walter was President of the Boston Letter Carriers' Mutual Benefit Association. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. After a visit to Niagara Falls, White Mountains and Canada, they will reside in Stoneham.^3,4,1                                  Walter Edward McGurin died on 29 March 1974 at Winchester, Middlesex Co, Massachusetts, at age 77; In 1942, Walter was working in the Federal Building in Boston.⁵