Grace Jessie MacIntosh

MACINTOSH……

Grace Jessie MacIntosh, native of Margaree, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, daughter of Austen and Marie Murray, died at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, London, in her 89th year, on Saturday, April 19, 2008. Married for 62 years, she leaves her beloved husband Alvin “Al”; brothers Harry (Betty Whitley), Austen and Ian; children Ron (Zeny Geronimo), and Reverend Rob (Carroll Tomen); ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. Predeceased by her daughter Lynn Margaret Hoeflok (1992) and her sister Anna Marie Payne (2007). After completing High School, Grace applied for and was offered at position with the Federal Income Tax Department in Halifax, NS, which she held until a few years after her marriage. In 1951 Grace and Al with infant son Ron, moved to Toronto where Al joined the firm of Lawson and Jones Limited. They lived in Toronto for 20 years, when Al was transferred to Head Office of the Company in London, ON. After Al’s retirement in 1982, they continued to live in London to the present time. Grace and Al have been active members of First-St. Andrew’s United Church, London since their arrival in the city. Grace was a choir member for some 20 years. She has been a member of the United Church Women (was recently awarded a Life Membership pin). She was a charter member of the Brush & Pallet Club, and has produced dozens of oil and water-colour paintings. Grace’s other hobbies included: her flower garden, outside in season, and a comprehensive display all year around in eight rooms of her home. Over a dozen outside bird-feeding stations, many used all year around. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 6 – 9 pm, Thursday, April 24, 2008, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The celebration of Grace’s life will be held on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 11:00 am, at First-St. Andrews United Church, 350 Queens Avenue (at Waterloo), Inurnment in Woodland Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the First-St. Andrews United Church – Capital Project Fund or the London Regional Cancer Program. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com