Waltham – Mr. Franklin A. McGuire, Sr., of Waltham, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He was 63. Frank was born in Waltham on July 24, 1946, a son of the late Edwin and Florence (Thompson) McGuire, and had been a lifelong resident. He had worked for many years as a laborer until illness forced his retirement. During the Vietnam War Frank served with the United States Air Force. Frank leaves his children, Franklin A. McGuire, Jr. and Marlene McGuire, both of Framingham. Family and friends will honor and remember Frank's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services and burial will be private.