Maureen Maguire, the longtime girlfriend of Ed Kelce—father of NFL stars Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce—has passed away at the age of 74. Her death, confirmed on August 1, 2025, marks a quiet but heartfelt moment of loss for the Kelce family and those who knew her. While she may not have lived in the public spotlight, Maureen became a cherished part of the Kelce family’s journey, particularly during the years Ed spent cheering on his sons from the sidelines.
Who was Maureen Maguire?
Born Maureen Anne Maguire (née Bullock) on November 21, 1950, in the Bronx, New York, she later built her life in the Philadelphia suburbs. A dedicated mother to three children—Chuck, Courtney, and Patrick—and a proud grandmother of six, Maureen lived a life centered around family, compassion, and community.
She worked as an elementary school teacher for many years, remembered for her warm nature and ability to connect with people of all ages. Her obituary described her as a “natural hostess,” known for throwing elegant and joyful gatherings filled with food, laughter, and love. She was someone who welcomed others with ease and made every space feel like home.
Her Relationship With Ed Kelce
After Ed Kelce’s divorce from Donna Kelce, he and Maureen formed a close and loving relationship that lasted several years. Though her obituary referred to Ed as her “beloved friend,” she was widely known as his girlfriend—someone who stood by him during some of the most high-profile moments of their family’s life.
Maureen and Ed shared a love for travel, music, good food, and later in life—football. She wasn’t always a sports fan, but through Ed and his sons, she developed a deep appreciation for the game, especially for the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce’s team. According to her obituary, she “found unexpected joy in football” and often joined Ed at games and family events, always bringing along her beloved dog, Butch.
A Moment with Taylor Swift
One of the most charming anecdotes about Maureen involved her interaction with pop icon Taylor Swift, who is currently in a relationship with Travis Kelce. In an interview earlier this year, Ed Kelce recalled how Maureen once playfully scolded him after he posed for a photo with Swift, joking, “Hey, that’s my boyfriend.” On another occasion, when Ed forgot Swift’s name during a gathering at Travis’s house, Maureen nudged him and said, “This is Taylor Swift, you idiot.” The story perfectly captured her humor, wit, and no-nonsense charm.
Her Passing and Legacy
Maureen Maguire passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. The news was shared by Ed Kelce, who posted her obituary on Facebook. The service will be held on August 7 at St. John Vianney Church in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, where Maureen lived in her later years.
Instead of flowers, her family requested donations to be made to the Penn Heart Transplant Fund—highlighting her compassion and commitment to causes that mattered to her.
She is survived by her three children, six grandchildren, and siblings Loretta O’Brien and John Bullock. Though not a public figure, Maureen made a meaningful impact in her own quiet, graceful way. To those who knew her, she’ll be remembered as someone who lived fully, loved deeply, and made the lives around her a little brighter.
