MacIntosh: Ian Robert (1946-2025)
Passed away from cancer at home surrounded by his family on May 22, 2025. Ian will be greatly missed by his wife Barbara (MacKay) of 56 years, his daughters Jennifer (Jason), Beth (Christian), and Emily (Shane), his grandchildren Madelyn, Gabrielle, Charlotte, Gavin, and Sam, his brother Keith, and sister Erica, as well as his extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Eric and Marjorie.
Ian was educated in business at Mount Allison University and earned an MBA at the University of Toronto. He enjoyed a successful career as an entrepreneur. His true passion was racing and training Standardbred horses and later show jumping with his children and grandchildren. Ian and Barb enjoyed many winters in Florida golfing and boating.
Our sincere thanks go to our Palliative Care Nurse, Rupal Raj, our Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Karen McMahon, and to our Palliative Doctor, Dr. Richard Nishikawa. They all supported his family and provided Ian with wonderful care in his final days.
The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham (905-936-3477), on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., immediately followed by a service in the chapel at 2:00 pm. A reception will follow in the funeral home’s Cliffside Hall. For those who wish, donations may be made in Ian’s Memory to Matthews House Hospice. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Memorial Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road Tottenham, Ontario L0G 1W0
Saturday June 7, 2025
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Memorial Service
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham RoadTottenham, Ontario L0G1W0
Saturday June 7, 20252:00pm
Paul Kearney says
To the MacIntosh Family,
I’m very sorry for your loss, Mr MacIntosh a great business man & a loving husband & Father (In law) as well. He is going to be missed dearly by many but he will not be forgotten.
Our condolences
The Kearney family
Bronte Howard says
Many fond and enjoyable memories of working with and being introduced to the Standardbred horses . Thank you Ian. Your many fledgling fir tree gifts are flourishing and are a daily reminder of happy times.
Wendy yorath says
I will always treasure the time I spent with Ian at sugar tones show a very nice man.. god bless barb I will always be here if you need a little visit and hug god bless you and the family Wendy Yorath
Pamela Lee says
Jennifer and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. I know how close you were to him and how much he meant to you and your family. From everything you’ve shared, it’s clear he was a kind and generous man who brought so much joy to those around him.
I can only imagine how special it must have been to share your love of horses with him and to see him enjoy that time with your kids. Those memories will always be a beautiful part of his legacy.
Please know that I’m thinking of you and your family and sending you all my love and deepest sympathy during this difficult time. I’m here for you—whatever you need.
Your friend,
Pamela Lee xoxo
Lorna MacDonald says
Ian will be missed so much. I remember him fondly from my childhood up to our last visit together in March, and his love for family, family history, horses, good food, Port Morien, and knowing “how we are doing” never changed. He was easy to love and admire. Rest in peace, Ian, knowing what a champion you were on earth. xo Lorna
Janice Milne says
Sincere condolences to you Barb and your family at this difficult time. May your shared memories support you in the days and weeks ahead.
Phyllis and Peter Gellatly says
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jane Golder says
To Barb, Jen, Beth and Emily we send you our love.
We are so sorry beyond words. You lost a husband and father, we lost a very dear friend.
For some 54 years we have shared too many good times and adventures to count. There were the horse days, golfing, holidays, countless dinners and celebrations.
Ian will be greatly missed by us and all who knew him.
To you and all your family, our deepest sympathy.
Jane and Hazen
Ken and Bonnie Pratt says
Barb, and family we are so very sorry for your loss. Ian was a strong counsel in business and life and never missed a chance to show his skills and pride in family, hoses and business. He had the twinkle in his eyes smile and soft pensive voice that brought calm to any challenges. Those of us that had the pleasure to work with him benefited greatly from his abilities and nature. Our prayers are with you. Bonnie and Ken Pratt
Roberta McLoughlin says
Barbara and family
So sorry Barbara to hear about your dear husband passing. My very deepest sympathy and may you find comfort in your memories. Thinking of you at this difficult time, Barbara.
Bradley McGrady says
My deepest condolences to your family. These are very difficult times. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Totten says
Dear Barb ,Beth, Jennifer, Emily and families..
We are thinking of you , and sending heartfelt condolences .
Susan ,Doug, Joanie and Jane
Lee Doyle says
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, Barb. Sending warm hugs to you & the family.
Rob Kirkpatrick says
One of the fonder memories I have of spending time with Ian was one summer many years ago when I went over to the Macintosh farm once or twice a week to help Ian exercise his Standardbreds on his track. It was completely new to me. Something I had never done before. It was great fun. I went to the races with him about 3 times and he won every time! Fond memories I have of Barb and Ian were the many years we played in a bridge club. My wife Pam and I, Barb and Ian, and 12 others played for years. It was really fun too. Ian will be missed. Rob Kirkpatrick
Anna Lisa Wienecke says
We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Peter & Anna Lisa Wienecke
Leta and Michael Larkin says
Our sincere condolences are being sent to you Barb and your family. Precious memories will help you cope during difficult times.
Doug Aston says
From me and my family our deepest condolences to you Barb and your family. I know you will miss him. RIP Ian.
Lisa Aston says
Ian will always be a part of you. Bonds like yours are forever and I hope the memories eventually bring you comfort. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Tony and Lucinda says
To Barb, Emily, Jennifer,and Beth and families…our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences on Ian’s passing. Though we only knew him for a short time we always found him to be warm and welcoming. And of course the love and respect Shane had for this wonderful man and the way he spoke about him made us feel we knew him forever. We know Ian will be greatly missed but he will live on in the wonderful memories that you hold in your hearts. May God bless you all as you face the days ahead.
Tony, Lucinda and the Etchegary family
Sharon McGurk says
Dear Barb & Family
We are so sorry for your loss, and are thinking of you all at this difficult time. Slàinte Mhath in the Skies Ian!
Sharon & Lachlan
Charlotte Reardon says
BARB ..MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY….GOD BLESS…
Bob and Joyce Johnson says
So very sorry to learn about Ian… we met thru curling in Cookstown and he shared stories of the girls .. he was so proud of his family.. so sorry Barb and Beth..Jen and Emily.
Irmgard Jacob says
Dear Barb and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I wish you peace and strength in this difficult time.
Love,
Irmi
Victor Borg says
Our sincere condolences to you Barbara, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I have very found memories of Ian and our afternoon meetings of the minds, sharing Ian’s wonderful home made beer. all our love Vic n Kelly.
Nancy Larkin says
So sorry to hear of Ian’s passing. Heartfelt condolences to all.
Phil and Diane Tucker says
Goodbye Ian. Your were a great friend to me for a few years at Mt. Allison and for several visits in later years.
Hang in there Barb. I always found you to be a great person. My sympathy to you and your girls.
Love
Phil
Marg. Jay says
My sincere sympathy to Barb and Family for the loss of Ian.
Marion and Stewart McGregor says
Heartfelt condolences, our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Jackie German says
Hi Barb.
We will pray to God to give you the strength needed to go though these hard sad days ahead.
Our Heart felt Condolences to you and your family.
Big Hugs
John and Jackie
Doris Lehman says
Our sincere condolences to Barb and her family. We remember good times golfing, playing cards and sharing stories. Ian will be missed by many people.
Kent Murphy says
Deeply saddened to learn of Ian’s passing.Many fun and happy times we spent together around the horses,be it in his barn or on the road to race at different tracks.My sincere condolences and love to Barb and the Girls.
Don Johnson says
Sorry to hear about Ian’s passing. I fondly remember him at Barrie Raceway when I was a kid. He will be missed. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Don Johnson
Greg Kuti says
With a sad and heavy heart, I send my love and prayers to the Macintosh family.
I always felt part of the family and we’ve had a lot of adventures together. It was very hard to read this tonight.
Ian is a very special person I will really miss him
Sending all my love to the Macintosh family
Greg
Dave & Linda Hankinson says
So sorry to hear of Ian’s battle with cancer and his passing. We remember fondly our days together in the pharmaceutical industry and continued friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with Barb and the family.
Kim Wray says
Words cannot express how sorry I am to learn of Ian’s passing. My thoughts are with your family.
Rodney MacIntosh says
So very sorry for your loss. Condolences to you Barbara and all his family. Thinking of you all with love.
Velma and Richard Wace says
So sorry Barb and family for your loss. Ian was such a lovely person, years back many socials in Tottenham. May he rest in peace.