Beatrice MacIntosh
Born In: England
Born: June 22nd, 1924
Passed in: Ottawa, Canada
Passed on: November 22nd, 2013
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness; we announce the passing of Beatrice MacIntosh Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Saint Vincent Hospital, Ottawa.
Born in Bermondsey, London, England on June 22, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Thomas William and Marion Alice Davidson.
Living in the centre of London during the horrors of the Second World War and a survivor of the London Blitz gave Mom a great tenacity in achieving life’s goals and in appreciating all of the small things life can offer. While serving with the NAFFI at Salamanca Barracks in Aldershot, England, Mom met and married her Canadian soldier. A war-bride, she travelled aboard the Mauritania and arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax in 1946. From city life in London to rural solitude in South Harbour, Cape Breton, Beatrice started her family with her loving husband, Kendrick. A significant portion of the next seven decades was spent in South Harbour (mom’s Canadian home) with the remainder of her time spent in various towns and cities in Ontario. Like many of her generation she spent her time blessing the lives of her family and many friends. Mom had an incredible memory and could easily recall names of persons met, even if only briefly and could as easily recall names of their partners and children. Mom took great joy in talking to each of her friends and in sharing their joys and sorrows.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Kendrick, her sisters, Marie, Irene, Dorothy and brothers, Tom, Roy and Ronald.
She is survived by her brother, Don Davidson, England; her sister-in-law, Susie MacIntosh of Kingston, Ont.; her daughter, Linda (Gilbert Labelle); sons, Ron (Carol), Derek, (Karen), all of Ottawa, Keith (Lorraine), South Harbour, N.S., and Chris (Mel) Halifax, N.S. She is also survived by her 11 grandchildren, Joanne, Rick (Angela), Mike, Jeff (Kim), Christine (Dan Sabourin), Thomas (Vesta), James, Tom, Grace, Virginia (Jesse Brown), all of Ottawa, Malcolm (Michelle), San Diego, California, and 12 great grandchildren, Kassandra, Marina, Spencer, Jordan, Taylor, Colin, Adrian, Riley, Lennox, Evander, Landon and Esmay. Beatrice will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends throughout Canada, England, Belgium, France and the U.S.
With many thanks to the residents and staff at Bridlewood Trails Retirement Home who made her last five years memorable and happy. Also thanks to the staff of 4 East and 3 North at St. Vincent hospital not only for their care, but also for their compassion. A special thanks to Dr. Nicole Dunlop and Chaplin Marie Bachman.
Cremation has taken place. Beatrice’s final resting place will be with Kendrick at St. Joseph’s Parish Cemetery, Dingwall, Cape Breton, N.S., at a later date. Friends and family are invited to visit at Kelly Funeral Home, Kanata Chapel, 580 Eagleson Rd, Kanata, Ont., K2M 1H4, 613-591-6580, Saturday, Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. until the time of Service in the Chapel at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated.
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