John MacIntosh
Lieu de naissance : Florence
Date de naissance : 13 janvier 1922
Lieu de décès : Vancouver, Colombie Britannique, Canada
Date de décès : 7 juillet 2013
It is with heartfelt sadness that we, his family, announce the passing of John Joseph MacIntosh of Vancouver, B.C., on July 7, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family, Lori, Lisa, and faithful canine buddy, Butler. He was 91.
A proud Cape Bretoner, John was born on Jan. 13, 1922, in Florence, N.S., and was the son of Daniel and Mary (MacPherson) MacIntosh.
A highly decorated veteran, he joined the army in 1940, and barely old enough to shave he served as an airborne engineer with the Cape Breton Highlanders during the Second World War and the Royal Canadian Regiment during the Korean War. In 1964 John married the love of his life, Marjorie Cooke, and became father to Marjorie's children, Danny, Brian and Marilyn Steeves. And in 1966, he became the proud father of Lori MacIntosh. John and Marjorie made their home in Oromocto, and later in Burton, N.B. Upon retiring from the army John worked as a civilian carpenter in Camp Gagetown where he was known not only for his fine carpentry skills, but his generosity to friends, his quick wit and his penchant for practical jokes. If you asked John he would say his happiest days were spent working alongside his wife Marjorie in their small ceramics shop from 1980 to 1992 where he sang the days away, happily pouring greenware and chatting with neighbours and customers. He is a long-standing member of the Knights of Columbus, an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Chilliwack Branch of the Korean Veterans, Association. An all-star crib player and captivating storyteller John is known and beloved by many for his ever-present smile, and his always cheery disposition, and his ability to make friends with just about anyone. Although he has lived outside of Cape Breton for many years he never lost his charming "twang" nor his affinity for his Cape Breton home.
John is survived by his sister, Annie Mae MacKinnon; daughters, Lori (Lisa) of Vancouver, Marilyn (John) of Mission and son, Brian (Katherine) of Quesnel. John is grandfather, 'Bubba' to eight grandchildren, Andrea, Brandon, Michael, Jonathan, Mandy, Rob, Terry and Katherine and great-grandfather to many both biological and chosen.
John was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie and son, Danny, his six brothers, James, Lauchie, Allan, Hughie, William and Rod, nephews, Joseph and Robert; nieces, Sr. Lorraine, Anita and Freda.
A funeral service will be held at Holy Family (formerly St. Pius X) Catholic Church on Monday, July 15 at 10 a.m., with Rev. Thomas John officiating. Family and friends are welcome to attend a luncheon following the service. Interment will occur in Oromocto, N.B., next to his wife, Marjorie.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in John's name to the John J. MacIntosh Memorial.
Fund https://s.vancouverfoundation.ca/Macintosh/
