Bertha McIntosh
Bertha McIntosh of Hartford Home, Morrisburg, a lifetime resident of the Williamsburg area, died on Sun., Sept. 1, 2002 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was 90.
She was the loving mother of Norma (Richard) Sharkey of Chesterville. Dear sister of James Sargent of RR 2 Chesterville. Loving grandmother of Andrea Sharkey. Sister-in-law of Wilfred (Pearl) McIntosh of Williamsburg and Jessie (Ted) Beckstead of Cardinal. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
She was the beloved wife of the late Aden McIntosh, whom she married on June 24, 1939 in Williamsburg. She was born on Nov. 4, 1911 to the late Henry and Ellen Sargent (nee Dillabough).
In her earlier years, as a busy dairy farmer's wife, Mrs. McIntosh still found time for making quilt patterns, preserving and tending to her many African violets. Later, she found enjoyment in researching and recording family history and maintaining scrapbooks of local events.
She was a member of the Williamsburg United Church. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Williamsburg United Church or the Hartford Home would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral service was held at Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg on Wed., Sept. 4 with Rev. Sandy Macpherson officiating. Interment at Sprucehaven Cemetery, Brinston.
Pallbearers were Steven Byvelds, Gordon Garlough, Donald Garlough, Allan Harriman, Carman McIntosh and Harold Coughler.