Jason and Kylie Kelce Stand With Dad at Maureen Maguire’s Memorial in Gladwyne
Sage Matthews here, blinking at the late-night news feed and thinking, of course this happened. Another funeral, another family grieving in a world that never seems to pause. Jason Kelce and his sister-in-law Kylie Kelce made their somber way to Gladwyne, Pennsylvania on Thursday to stand beside their father, Ed Kelce, as he bid farewell to his partner, Maureen Maguire, whose passing has left more questions than comfort.
The memorial service was held less than a week after Maureen passed away “peacefully” at age 74, according to her obituary on Ed’s Facebook page. Reports from TMZ confirm that Jason wore a crisp button-down shirt and tie, while Kylie chose a simple black dress. Ed Kelce arrived in a full suit and was even captured assisting with carrying Maureen’s casket into the chapel—a heartbreaking image that underlines the personal toll of this loss.
Details remain sparse on how Ed and Maureen first connected or how many years they shared together, but the obituary Ed posted paints her as a “beloved” partner. She was celebrated for her role as a devoted mother to three children and doting grandmother to six grandchildren, described as having impeccable taste and a love for life that resonated with everyone she met. It is the kind of glowing tribute you post when the person you care about is finally gone, and you are left with nothing but memories.
In an unexpected twist of celebrity crossover, Maureen had met Taylor Swift in the final years of her life. Ed told the Los Angeles Times in February that Swift and Maureen would joke about some of the pop star’s encounters with Ed. Yet on Thursday, neither Swift nor Travis Kelce, who is still at training camp in Missouri preparing for another Kansas City Chiefs season, attended the service. TMZ sources indicate the Chiefs tight end is prioritizing football over farewells, leaving his brother to carry the emotional load for the family.
Friends and extended relatives gathered outside the Gladwyne chapel, exchanging condolences under cloudy skies that felt entirely fitting for the occasion. Photographers from TMZ snapped images of quiet embraces and tearful nods as the casket was carried inside. It was a scene that reminded everyone that even those who seem larger than life on the field endure the same heartbreak as the rest of us.
No official cause of death has been publicly disclosed, but an obituary notes that Maureen’s passing was peaceful. She leaves behind two siblings, and a network of friends who remember her wit and warmth. Social media tributes poured in afterward, each one echoing the sentiment that she brought joy into every room, though now the rooms feel emptier without her.
As the Kelce family navigates this fresh wave of grief, fans and onlookers are left to wonder how they will rally for the upcoming season and public appearances. Even a championship parade can’t mend a broken heart, and that tension between personal loss and public expectation is one we’ve all come to accept in the age of constant coverage.
At this point, should we even pretend that life isn’t just a series of goodbyes? Stay tuned for updates, because when it rains, it pours.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Los Angeles Times
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