Alvin MacGregor “Al” MacIntosh
Died: January 13, 2012 | Place: London, Ontario
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MACINTOSH, Alvin (“Al”)
Friday, January 13, 2012, at Horizon Place Retirement Home, London, Mr. Alvin MacGregor “Al” MacIntosh passed on peacefully in his 94th year to his reward and happy reunion with his sweetheart of so many years, his daughter, friends and family. We miss him greatly. His presence in our lives was a strength as a wonderful example of an enthusiastic and loving Dad. Beloved husband of the late Grace J. (Murray) MacIntosh (2008). Dear father of Ronald MacIntosh and his wife Zeny of Ottawa, and Reverend Robert MacIntosh and his wife Carroll of Thornhill. Loved grandfather of Oliver, Jay, Lindsay, Martin, Andy, Laura, Rhea, Joshua, Anna and Richard, and great-grandfather of Aaron, Seth, Cherry, Liam, Carson, and Matthew. Predeceased by his daughter Lynn “Maggie” Hoeflok (1992) and by his brothers Ernest and Robert MacIntosh. Al was born in Trenton, N.S. He served as a navigator in RCAF 418 Squadron in WWII and completed 46 missions. Afterwards he married his sweetheart and enjoyed 63 happy years together. He was CFO for Lawson & Jones whom he was with for 31 years. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, January 16th from 7-9 pm. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, London. The Memorial Service will be conducted at First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Avenue (at Waterloo), London on Tuesday, January 17th. at 1:00 pm. Inurnment later in Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations in his honour may be made to First-St. Andrew’s Church Memorial Fund, 350 Queens Avenue, London, ON N6B 1X6 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London ON N6A 3A1 would be appreciated. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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Al MacIntosh has been a good friend of ours for at least 26 years. When we lived in London, Al and Grace were among our dearest friends. We knew Al as a loyal and caring person. We rejoice that now he lives in the nearer presence of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Ron and Rob and all of the family
Penny and I want to express our sincere condolences. Al and Grace were an insiration to all of our family for many years. It has been a joy to watch the family mature and, in particular, watch Al pick up that last leave. He was and remains an insiration for us in our maturing years. Love and blessings to you and your families from Florida.
Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. Dawson
43 Westmorland Place
London, N6J 1T9
A.K.A. Your neighbours,
Penny and Don and all our family
We are sorry to hear of his passing. We enjoyed his company, especially his recollections of World War 2. Until I talked to him, I never knew that when Montgomery wanted to invade Dutch coastal ports to get the Germans out, Eisenhower persuaded him to leave them along since they were of no strategic value, and would only result in loss of Allied lives.
We will miss Alvin’s quiet dignity.
Grandpa was the ONLY Grandpa we (Oliver, Jay, Lindsay, Martin, Andy, Laura) had in our lives. At the cemetary, we were asked if anyone had anything to say before we laid his ashes to rest. At the time, I was too upset to say anything, but I figure it’s not too late. Thanks Grandpa for being a part of our lives. I remember how happy you were when I would read to you when I was little. You were proud of all of our accomplishments, no matter how small. Thanks for the old “20 dollars behind the back” trick. It never got old. We made sure to act extra surprised everytime you did it, because we knew how happy it made you to see our excitement. Grandpa, I am so sorry I stopped writing letters. We talked about this about 8 years ago, and when I apologized you, you hugged me said “Well, you’ll write more now won’t you?” I promised I would, and I didn’t. It wasn’t because I did not love you, or didn’t try to..but you deserved better. We all wish we would have written you more letters. Your letters to us were awesome. You would address the letters to all of us” Oliver, Jay, Martin..ect” and comment on everything from the garden, church activites to politics. And you’d always leave a blank spot at the bottom so Grandma Grace could share some thoughts. Thank you for updating the family tree for so many years..my favorite thing to do when I went to your house was go to the office and read through the book. Grandpa I will miss your JOKES. Your quick witted comments kept our entire family laughing every Christmas, Thanksgiving, and summer vacation. Thanks for holding my hand so tight at the hospital. You had me convinced you weren’t going anywhere. You tricked me. 🙁 Just like you told me Grandma tricked you when she passed. I will love you forever Grandpa. I know you and Grandma are together again and that makes me happy.
I have such wonderful memories of “Uncle Al” and “Aunt Grace”. Although they weren’t relatives, they were more than just great friends of my parents (Mildred and Harold) so I started calling them Aunt and Uncle. My sympathies to Ron and Terry and all the family. Thanks for phoning my Dad, Terry.
I fondly remember our family visits as a child. Will never forget the welcoming visit and stay we had with my uncle Alvin and Aunt Grace when (Les)my husband had heart surgery in London. I was surprised to find out they’d dined @ Les’ brothers’ restaurant in St. Johns’, Nfld.