MCLNTYRE, David James McIntyre

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Groves Park Lodge on Friday February 20th 2026 at the age of 97. Dave has gone to join his beloved wife of 66 years Helen O’Malley who predeceased him in May of 2024. Dear son of the  late Cecil and Mary (nee Scott) McIntyre and son in law of the late Cecil O’Malley and Margaret (nee Lorbetski). Loving Dad of Mary Teresa, Nancy (Shane McGlade), Cecilia (Edson Donnelly), Lucy (Myles Buttle), Donna (Bill Flynn), Neil (Sandra), Pat (Tricia), Michael (JoAnn), and Andrew (Melanie). Proud and loving grandpa of 23 and great-grandpa of 13 with 3 on the way.

Survived by his sister Elaine (Ron Tracey), sisters and brothers in law Margie McIntyre, Teresa (late Mervin Bourne), Bernard O’Malley (Esther), Hughie O’Malley (Jeanette), Dan O’Malley (Patsy), Joan (Carl Cybulski), Tim O’Malley (Madeline), Faustina (Winfried Thiele) and Mary O’Malley.  Predeceased by his sisters  Doris (late Elmer Donnelly) and Olive (late Kevin O’Kane) and brothers Leo and Desmond (late Marguerite) and brothers and sister in law Patricia, Gerald, Joseph, Michael, and Gerard.

Dave was a farmer whose love for the land was demonstrated on a daily basis. He ran a mixed farming operation with a focus on dairy that brought plenty of joy and contentment at the end of the day. Dave’s family, though, was his greatest harvest. Dave looked forward to the winters when he would take his team of horses to various wood lots, including Algonquin Park for logging operations. He had many teams of horses over the years (Percheron always being his favorite), that he also entered in horse drawing competitions, where he was often named “best teamster”. Another highlight for Dave was horse drawn sleigh rides at the Douglas winter carnival. He truly loved his horses. He also drove cream truck, a mail delivery route but especially a school bus for many years, safely carrying generations of children, always dependable and watchful. In his leisure hours, Dave never turned down the opportunity for a good game of euchre.

Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle Street S Renfrew on Thursday February 26th from 2-4 and 6-8 pm only. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Church, Douglas on Friday February 27th at 10: 30 am.  Spring interment Parish Cemetery. Donations in Dave’s  memory may be made to Groves Park Auxiliary or Sunshine Coach.