Obituary of Wilson MacIntyre

Wilson Joseph MacIntyre Glace Bay It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the peaceful passing of Wilson MacIntyre at An Cala Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Walter and Mae McIntyre. Dad was born and raised in MacKay’s Corner where he made many lifetime friends. In his early years, he moved to Ontario with Sheliah where they got married and shortly after returned to Cape Breton to raise their family. In his younger years, Dad loved spending time coaching his son in minor hockey, playing golf and travelling to Montreal to watch his team the Montreal Canadiens. His favourite sport was fastball so this past summer he travelled with his family to Toronto to watch the Blue Jays and have a visit with his sister. Throughout his life, both he and Sheliah owned and ran multiple businesses in Glace Bay including MacIntyre’s Burner Service, Main & McKeen Irving and Quality Dairy. Dad also enjoyed driving taxi in both Glace Bay and Sydney. Dad was a talented guitar player who loved to play with family, friends and the band “The Four Corners”, but he was the happiest when sitting on his front step with his family , drink in hand making everyone laugh with his sarcasm. Wilson is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sheliah (MacDonald); son, Matthew (Kim); daughter Sarah (Michael), brother Bill (Debbie); sisters, Betty Lou (Robert) McCarty, Leona McIntyre, Barbara Harrington; sister-in-law, Shelia McIntyre. He is also survived by his precious grandchildren, Mikey (Amanda), Victoria (Alexa) and Hannah (Kris); several nieces and nephews as well as long time special friend, Sharon Butte. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers Tom, Ervin (Babe), infant brother Wilson; sisters, Cleophus (Leo) Oliver and infant sister, Kathleen. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday, January 6,2023 from 12 to 2 p.m. with a service to follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dave Sawler officiating all taking place at T. J. Tracey Cremation and Burial Specialists, 370 Reserve St. Glace Bay, NS (902-849-4199) . Burial to take place at a later date. Family flowers only, memorial donations may be sent to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre or Palliative Care (An Cala). The family would like to thank the staff on 4C, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, the exceptionally caring staff of An Cala where dad spent his final days. Thank you to all of the healthcare workers and doctors, Dr. MacInnis, Dr. Abboud, Dr. Adams, Dr. Dayyat, Dr. Khododad, Arlene Billard and Laurie Mortimer. Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting www.tjtracey.com