Anne Rogers McGuire, 82, of Hilltop Road, Port Washington, died peacefully in her home on November 10.

She was the daughter of Elizabeth O'Connell of County Kerry and Joseph Rogers of County Clare, Ireland. Born in Brooklyn in 1921, Anne was raised in Woodside, Queens, with her siblings, Joe, Mary and Jack. A graduate of Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, Queens, Anne was an executive secretary for Schenley Inc. of Manhattan prior to her marriage. Anne was a resident of Port Washington, a town she dearly loved, since 1960.

A member of St. Peter of Alcantara parish, Anne was an active member of the Women's Guild and taught in the religious education department for many years.

Anne was a homemaker par excellence with a real flair for interior decorating and design. She was a fabulous cook. A woman of deep faith with a marvelous sense of humor, Anne had a keen interest in every person she met.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, retired Marine Corps Major William J. McGuire, a daughter, Valerie A. McGuire of Fairfield, CT., a son and daughter-in-law, William Jr. and Lynn of Tallahassee, FL, and her devoted brother, Jack, of Bayside, Queens.

She was known and loved and respected as "Nanny" to her five adored grandchildren: Kathryn M. Keith and Christopher J. Dinolfo of Washington, D.C., Janna E.M. Dinolfo of Martha's Vineyard and Christopher and Michael McGuire of Tallahassee, FL.

Anne is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Nov. 13 at St. Peter of Alcantara Church in Port Washington.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Care Network, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, NY 11590.