It is with profound sadness that the family of Maxine McIntyre of Saint John formerly of Fredericton announces her passing on September 5th, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Born in Marysville, NB on November 3,1933 she was a daughter of the late Bedford and Nellie (Nash) Shears.
She is survived by her 3 daughters: Roxelle Hallett (Ernest) of Calgary, Marva Roy of Middleton, and Christina Veysey (Matthew) of Sussex, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren, 2 brothers Marvin Shears (Edna) of Corner Brook and Milford Shears of Toronto as well as numerous nieces’ nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband Frank McIntyre, brother and sisters Nelson, Eileen and Edith.
Maxine was a very active member of her church. She loved picking fiddleheads and spent many hours quilting, knitting, and doing puzzles.
The family would like to thank the 6th and 7th floor at St. Joseph’s hospital for the care and compassion shown to Maxine.
Maxine will be resting at Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Rd, Fredericton, on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021, at Works of Faith Assembly 962 Rte. 655 Rusagonis at 2pm With Brother Ivan Carr officiating. Interment to follow in the Alexander Gibson Memorial Cemetery.
Donations in Maxine’s memory can be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online memories and condolences can be made at www.bishopsfuneralhome.com