Obituary of John Leroy McIntyre

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jack McIntyre, loving husband of 68 years to Elsie (Kristiansen) McIntyre, at his residence in Ridgewood Veterans Wing on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Born December 2, 1928 in Saint John, he was the son of the late Joseph and Hazel (Lockhart) McIntyre. Jack served in the Korean War on the Haida with the Royal Canadian Navy before beginning his 38 year career as the Sales Manager of Saint John News Company. He was former President of the Saint John Toy Dog Club and a member of the Holy Name Society. Jack was very devoted to his family, and everything he did was to better his family’s quality of life; he spent countless hours bringing his children to music lessons and performances and showed them the importance of having a strong faith. He loved to cook, and did everything he could to help anyone in need. Jack and Elsie had a bond that could not be separated, and were everything to each other. They celebrated their retirement years by traveling, and sharing their love with each person who knew them. In addition to the love of his life, Elsie, Jack will be dearly missed by his children: John (Brenda), Kris (Jackie), Joe, and Paula McCormick (Stephen); nine grandchildren: John McIntyre, Joseph McIntyre, Myles McCormick, Kristiana Brideau, Leanne Crevatin, David McCormick, Meaghan McIntyre, Laura McIntyre, and Patrick McIntyre; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister, Donna Ryan; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Robichaud. The family would like to thank the staff of Ridgewood Veterans Wing and 5C South at the Saint John Regional Hospital for their tender care of Jack. Your kindness will not be forgotten. Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Church on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 10 am. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to Divine Mercy Catholic School or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Please place online condolences and remembrances at www.brenansfh.com.