MACKINTOSH, GEORGE WRIGHT

Posted: April 25th, 2018

George Wright Mackintosh, formerly of Medicine Hat, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 years in Edmonton, AB on Sunday, April 22, 2018.

George was born on November 14, 1921, in Edmonton, the son of Mabel and George Mackintosh. As the son of the Edmonton Journal’s longtime sports editor, George was consumed by sports, both as a fan and an athlete. An athlete, who excelled in track and field and lacrosse, he was also a passionate fan of the Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Eskimos. Until the very end, he subscribed to the Edmonton Journal and read the sports pages every day.

A graduate of Victoria Composite High School, George received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta and signed up with the RCAF in 1942, serving the duration of the Second World War in England as a radar operator.

A determined bachelor, George was very much his own person, always true to himself. He enjoyed a lifelong career as a land agent in Calgary and Medicine Hat. During his career, he loved conversations with farmers and their families. He also possessed a formidable knowledge of Alberta’s geography and could describe the various markers of many backroads, including the ones which were “hardtops.”

He was appreciated by all who knew him for his gentle sense of humour and ability to draw people out.

George will be greatly missed by his nephew, Ian Stewart and his wife, Judy Piercey of Edmonton; and his nephew, Sandy Stewart, his wife Darlene Leavitt and sons Callum and Andrew of North Saanich, BC. He was predeceased by his sister, Shelia Stewart; and brother-in-law, Neil Stewart.

Our family extends deepest gratitude to the compassionate care provided by the staff of Extendicare Holyrood in the past two and half years since Uncle George moved back to Edmonton from Medicine Hat.

A Graveside Service will be held Friday, April 27 at 3:00 p.m. at Northern Lights Cemetery, 15203 – 156 Street, Edmonton with a Memorial Service to follow at 4 p.m. at Park Memorial Reception Centre, 11015 – 101 Street, Edmonton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army Alberta, 9618 – 101 A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 0C7.

Photos, memories and condolences may be shared through www.parkmemorial.com.

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