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ROSS HAWKEN MCINTYRE
Born: Oct 19, 1940
Date of Passing: Oct 26, 2024
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROSS HAWKEN MCINTYRE
Ross was born in Toronto and enjoyed his childhood in Orillia. He especially loved his summers in Muskoka with his family, Clair (father), Dorothy (mother) and three brothers, Terry, Rob and David (deceased). When he moved to Winnipeg in 1959, he finished grade 12 at Kelvin High School where he would meet some of his lifelong friends. After graduation, he attended University of Manitoba, majoring in Economics and English while playing for the Bisons Football team.
The McIntyre Circus began when he and Anne were married in 1966. They went on to have three children, Meredith, Timothy and Alix. Joining the show along the way were Karen, Mark, Mike and Ross’ greatest loves, his grandchildren, Connor, Tegan and Reid.
He joined the Manitoba Dental Association in 1968 as Secretary Treasurer and then served as Executive Director until his retirement 42 years later. Ross would often comment on how much he loved his job and valued the relationships he made over the years. He was proud of the part he played in shaping and moving dentistry forward in Manitoba.
He was a truly unforgettable presence—he had an uncanny gift for lifting spirits, always quick to offer a kind word or clever joke. His positivity was infectious, and his kindness left an indelible mark. He leaves us with cherished memories, and though he may be gone, his “Never Better” spirit will live on in all of us forever.
He always said if he could do two things differently, it would be to meet Anne earlier in life and to eat more doughnuts. He lived life with the philosophy to “have good big fun while we’re on this planet”.
Honorary pallbearers, Gene Solmundson, Les Allen, Fred Cadham, Ian Morrison, Lyle Edwards, Brian Bjorklund, Skuli Sigfusson, Duncan McCaig and Rafi Mohammed
He truly appreciated Dr. Candace Bradshaw always being there for him, providing excellent care and friendship.
The family would also like to thank Dr. Barry Cohen and Dr. Carol Ann Hitchon.
A celebration of his life will be planned for a later date.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations can be made in Ross’ name to the Manitoba Dental Foundation manitobadentalfoundation.ca or Manitoba Camping Association, Project Sunshine mbcamping.ca
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 02, 2024, Nov 02, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Our Family moved from Toronto (North York.) I was in Grade 13 at Bathurst Heights HS in November 1959 and end up in a Grade 12 class at Kelvin HS joining a classmate, Ross McIntyre, who had joined the same class weeks earlier. He had transferred from Lawrence Park. Bathurst had played an exhibition game in September of 1959 against Lawrence Park. I took public transportation to Kelvin with most of the neighboring kids going to Grade 11 at Gordon Bell. Upon graduation from Kelvin in June 1960, I started a BSc course at U of M, graduating in May 1964. In August 1964, I travelled back to Toronto to look for a job. I started at Confederation Life Insurance later that month. Later, in 1984, My second wife and I were transferred to Confed's US HO in Atlanta. We now live in Western North Carolina. I have often wondered how others in that Grade 12 class ended up. There was so little time to get to know anyone. But now, after just now randomly Googling his name, school, city and graduating year, I found his obituary. I now know how Ross adapted to life in Winnipeg as we both followed similar journeys from Grade 13 in Toronto to Grade 12 at Kelvin in Winnipeg May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Ron Smith (Kelvin Classmate) on: Jun 09, 2025
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Always were uplifted after a chat with Ross. He worked so well with all the variety of folks while with the MDA. Those were special memories for Bob. Our thoughts and Love go out to Anne and family. - Posted by: Judy/Bob Baker (Friends, colleagues. ) on: Nov 04, 2024
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I've known Ross since high school days, where he met his wife-to-be, dear friend Anne Ryan. A perfect matching of two wonderful people. Whenever our paths crossed Ross' face would burst into his trademark huge smile and it was like we'd seen each other yesterday. His remarkable memory for the last time we talked made every encounter a joy. The picture above captures Ross perfectly, and the family has chosen well, but then I doubt there is a picture of Ross where he's not beaming. A kind, patient, caring person Ross truly left this world a better place for his having been here and I, like so many, am privileged to have known him. - Posted by: Sheldon Bowles (Friend) on: Nov 02, 2024
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