Mary I. McIntee
June 16, 2023
McINTEE, Mary I. - Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on June 16th, 2023. She is survived by her husband Robert “Bob” McIntee. Loving mother to daughters Cynthia Coulis (Brian), and Stacia Khales (Payman). Predeceased by her infant son, Paul (1970). Mary was the first born to Hilda and Wilfred Brick (predeceased) in Cargill Ontario in 1946. Mary is survived by sisters Shirley (Jack), and Susanne, brothers Jim (Sharrie) and Jeff (Heather), and sister-in-law Lenore. Predeceased by Joseph, John and Derrick Brick, and Paul Zipple. Mary was a devoted wife to Robert McIntee for 57 years.
She was active in the St. Mary’s parish, and the community of Mount Forest for many years. She loved and she cared for many neighbors and friends, and was loved by them all. Mary was an active member of the CWL, Kinettes, Big Sister’s and an ostomy support group. She loved to travel, and she cherished her family time the most. Her pride and joy was making memories with her grandchildren. Known as “Nana” to Wade, Ivy, Eddie and Mia. She will forever be remembered for her generosity of time and attention. We cherish the many photos Nana captured of these special moments.
Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 1:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Purification Roman Catholic Church, 310 Parkside Drive, Mount Forest, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation at the church from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mount Forest. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Mary, are asked to consider Cancer Patient Services, or St. Mary of the Purification Roman Catholic Church.
Condolences
To Bob, your Family and all of Mary's friends. She will hold a special place in my heart for the years we worked through Big Sisters of Mount Forest and in whom I found a loving and kind.
— Pam Farrow, July 11, 2023Bob, so sorry to hear about the passing of Mary. What a wonderful lady she was. I pray that she is receiving her reward in heaven and that through this time you are feeling God's love and mercy in your life as you cope with her loss. May God continue to bless you in all that you do.
— Dan and Gwen O'Connor, June 30, 2023My sincere condolences Bob for the loss of your beautiful Mary. I will remember her fondly and am forever grateful for the kindness she showed me when my mother passed.
Natalia
Dear Bob & Family Sorry to hear of Mary's passing She's now in the Arms of Jesus Theresa & Pat Heenan
— Theresa and Pat Heenan, June 22, 2023To Bob and family..we send our deepest condolences Mary was such an amazing person..she will truly be missed..
Rest in peace Mary ❤️
Tom and Lee Matthieu
Bob and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Mary will be missed, she always liked to have fun and was constantly dropping in with a flower, snack or just some fun words to brighten the day for someone else. A true friend.
I enjoyed working with her and will now miss her dearly.
Carol
Bob & family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary will not be forgotten. She was such a caring person who loved and supported her community. Our sincere condolences for your loss
Our deepest sympathy to Bob and all family members.
— Karen Switzer and Jim Seifried, June 21, 2023My deepest sympathy Bob and family. So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a special person. Bill and I will keep all of you in our prayers. Bill and Joan Borho
— Wm & Joan Borho, June 21, 2023So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and condolences to friends and family during this difficult time.
— Matt Burns & Steph Potter, June 21, 2023Bob and Family. I am so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a wonderful person and she will missed so much. My condolences to all of you. Aileen Morris.
— Aileen Morris, June 21, 2023Dear Bob and family, my sincere condolences and sympathies on the loss of Mary.
Lois Amos
My sincere condolences go out to Bob and family.
Mary was a wonderful lady who made me feel so welcome when I moved to Mount Forest. She was like a second grandmother to my two boys who both loved spending time with her. There was lots of teasing because we attended the church across the street! We came together when it came to our belief in our food bank, though. When I decided to join the military there was a wonderful send-off organized at Bob and Mary’s house. I still have the bear they gave me, who we named “Major”.
Mary was a special lady, indeed. I know her presence will be missed by many.
- Sandi Denman
Dear Bob and Family
Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing
I had a great chat with her at Donalda Bester’s celebration of life in Chepstow.
Lloyd and I had great times with her Mom and Dad.
Cherish all the memories
Marilyn Thompson
To Bob, Cindy, Stacia & families. Very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. My thoughts and condolences to all of you. Peace be with you.
— Bart Penwarden, June 20, 2023Mary was all about community and a great supporter of the arts. We will miss our sidewalk chats with her, which is where we often met lately. Cherish your memories with her.
— Helen Craigie, June 20, 2023Bob, Cindy and Stacia and families- so very sorry for your loss. Wishing you faith to light your way and loving memories to help comfort you.
— Lynn Reeves, June 20, 2023Our condolences to Bob, her children & her siblings. Our families go back a long way. We had a very nice visit with Mary at my sister in laws funeral a year last September. She really enjoyed seeing everyone.
— Mary Nash, June 20, 2023Bob and Family. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you all. Mary was an amazing woman. She touched the lives of so many including my own. My thoughts and prayers to you all. She will be forever missed.
— Kameron Nicholson, June 19, 2023My deepest condolences to Bob and family. Mary was one of the sweetest women I ever had the good fortune to know. She will be sorely missed.
— Kimberley Simpson, June 19, 2023Please accept my condolences on the passing of mama Mary as I call her, she was such a caring, loving, hospitable person, a great cook, thoughtful and giving to all around her. I enjoyed my drives with her as well as our visits both at Cyntha's place and at her home in Mount Forest. I will surely treasure those memories. I pray that God comforts you all: my dear friend Cynthia, Dad Bob, Stacia, the grandchildren and all her loved ones.
Dear Bob, Cindy, Stacia and families
We were so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing.
Sincere condolences and prayers for your comfort.
Tricia and Alex Morris
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Bob, and your family. Mary was a great lady and will be missed by many. We remember the great times we had with you both in Las Vegas. We have been friends for many years and will miss Mary's positivity. Such good memories. May she RIP. Rob and Sharon Borho
— Robert and Sharon Borho, June 19, 2023Bob and Mary were two of the first people I met at St. Mary's when I moved here in 2011. Very welcoming people. Mary was such a sweet and encouraging soul. My condolences to Bob and the family. She will be missed.
— Roslyn Fortier, June 19, 2023Bob & family, my sincere sympathy in the loss of Mary. She was always so nice to me every time we met - a truly caring lady. I have many good memories. My prayers are with you. Barb
— Barbara Burrows, June 19, 2023Bob and family. Our sincerest sympathies.
Bill, Pat and family.
Bob and family, my deepest condolences on your loss. Mary was a wonderful, caring person who always had time to talk and see how the other person was doing. Thinking of you at this time.
— Debra Ross, June 19, 2023Bob and family, very sorry for your loss. Mary was a wonderful person who always had time to stop, chat and see how the other person was! You will have many wonderful memories of her. Thinking of you at this time of loss with prayers.
— Debra Ross, June 19, 2023Bob and family. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
— Rosemary van Leemput-Kapp, June 19, 2023To Bob and Family, I wish to express my sympathy to you on the passing of Mary. She will be missed by so many people that she befriended and she was always doing something for someone!! You were so appreciated by my Mom when you owned the apartments beside her. Your kindness really helped her through some difficult times.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Blessings from Marlyn Howard & Family
Bob, Cynthia and Stacia we’re so sorry for your loss. Mary had a kind smile.
— Landon and Sam McIntee, June 19, 2023I send my sincere condolences to Bob and his family. Mary made me feel very welcomed to the community about force when I first arrived, inviting me to a dinner at the Mount Forest tavern, and joining me at my home for dinner as well. She used to bring cards and small gifts to me at church on special occasions, and she would leave treats outside my door.
Mary showed friendship right from the start into her great generosity and empathy, she made everyone around her connect and feel part of the community.
She will be greatly missed.
May God bless her and her family, and may we passed forward to all newcomers in Mount Forest with her generous and invitational nature.
God bless you, Mary! God bless Bob and his family!
I send my sincerest condolences to Bob and his family. When I first moved to Mount Forest, Mary and Bob invited me and my cousin to an Easter dinner at the Mount Forest Tavern. Through my cousin, she knew that I was brand new, and Mount Forest and she did everything to make me feel welcomed and part of the community.
I she would bring me cards and gifts at church and leave special treats outside my front door. She called me, offered to ask how I was doing or do you think me for a small token book that I had given her
I feel very fortunate that we were able to get together with my cousin at my home for a dinner in February. I regret.
I regret that we not did not make the barbeque for which had hoped to get together in July; this reminds me how important it is to get together spontaneously, and not make such long future plans.
There is one of the most wonderful, invitational, and empathetic people I know, and I’m so grateful that my cousin introduced me to her and I consider her a friend. She will be greatly missed. I’m glad I saved the cards that she gave me throughout the year.
May God bless Mary and her family. Thank you for making me feel connected. Thank you for sharing your friendship.
Dear Bob, Cynthia & Stacia & family, I am so sorry for your pain at Mary’s passing. As Mary leaves you, it is like a ship that sails away, and you stand watching till Mary fades on the horizon. Someone at your side says, "Mary is gone." Gone where? Gone from your sight, that is all - in truth Mary is just as large as when you saw her last.......the diminished size and total loss of sight is in us, not in her......and just at the moment when she leaves our sight and we say "She is gone" there are others on the other side who are watching her coming , and voices take up a glad shout.......here she comes.....and I know she will be lighting up the arrival with a big grin and the sparkle in her eyes when she celebrates the reunion. Thinking about all of you at this time.
— Sherry Anstett, June 19, 2023Sending our sincere sympathy. Mary was a very caring person. She will be missed in the community. Rev. Russell & Marilyn Rogers
— Russell and Marilyn, June 19, 2023I send my sincerest condolences to Bob and his family. When I first moved to Mount Forest, Mary and Bob were the first to invite me and my cousin to an Easter dinner at the Mount Forest Tavern. Through my cousin, Luis, Mary knew that I was a new person in town and she immediately made me feel welcomed and part of the community
I feel very fortunate that I was able to have Mary and Bob over for dinner in February, and Mary had the kindest and most generous of hearts. She would bring me cards and small gifts and leave treats outside my front door.
She had a wonderful empathetic, generous and invitational nature not only for myself, but I think for many people in the community.
I was hoping to have her and Bob over for a barbeque in July, and she reminds me now, how important it is to make spontaneous, micro ambitious plans, rather to plan too far ahead.
I am truly going to miss the friendship she extended to me, and I thank my cousin Luis for introducing me to this wonderful couple – – and especially this wonderful woman. May she rest in peace and God bless her family.
Dear Bob and family...my heart goes out to you at this very sad time. I send these words not only from myself but on behalf of my dearest parents Fred and Nellie Harcourt who enjoyed many years as your neighbour on Miller Street. Mom and Dad thought the world of Mary... and you Bob, and your beautiful girls also. May you find peace in your wonderful memories as time helps you heal from your loss. Sincerely, Irene (Harcourt) Neal and Donald Neal.
— Donald and Irene Neal, June 19, 2023Dear Bob and family,
We have nothing but sweet memories of Mary as we enjoyed travelling together with the Drayton Entertainment group. She was such a caring , fun person to know. Sending our sincere condolences and hugs to her loving family.
Neil & Helen Aitchison
Waterloo ON.
Dear Bob and Family. Our sincere condolences to you on the loss of Mary. May your good memories give you some comfort in the days ahead. Sincerely Paul and Mary Lou
— Mary Lou & Paul Bolen, June 19, 2023Bob and family, we were saddened to hear of Mary's passing. She was always so friendly and up for a chat. Please accept our deepest condolences in your loss.
Doug and Joan Woods
Our deepest condolences Bob, to you and your family.
Victor and Carmela
Robert and family we were very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. You have our condolences, may she rest in peace.
— Bob and Sylvia Hunter, June 18, 2023Bob and Family
We are sorry to hear about Mary, no doubt she will be missed by by family and the community.
Carm & Florence Noble
Sorry for your loss Bob
I really liked Mary so did mom and dad
So sorry to hear of Mary's passing, condolences to Bob and Family and Friends.
— Shane and Darlene Rivers, June 18, 2023Sorry to hear of Mary"s passing. She will be missed by many in the community and in particularly her church community.
We're thinking of you and send our condolences to you and your family. Regards from Aletha and Bob McArthur
— Bob and Aletha McArthur, June 18, 2023Bob and family Paul and I are so sorry on the loss of Mary. Didn’t see her as often when we were no longer neighbours but when we did meet she always had a smile and ‘ how are you?’
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Dear Bob and your wonderful daughters: Our sincere condolences with the loss of your very special Mary. She taught me how to make spaghetti sauce and still do the same way over 40 years. You will miss her but she is always with you.
All our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Fons and Michele Beeris-Vandepas
Bob & Family. So sorry to hear of your loss of Mary. Treasure your memories. Donna
— Donna Krueger, June 18, 2023