Former owner/trainer/starter/patrol judge William Allan MacIntosh passed away on January 11 at Harbourstone enchance care facility at age 88.

Born in Port Morien, MacIntosh was the son of the late Ruben and Cora (Murrant) MacIntosh. He owned and operated a garage in Port Morien, worked in the coal mines for 20 years also worked for Department of Transportation until he retired.

William was a member St. John’s United Church in Port Morien. He was a member of Morien Aces hockey league with players from the surrounding area. William was also owner, trainer, patrol judge, and was inducted into the horse racing hall of fame. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving are his wife and best bud, Florence Andrews; daughter, Jeanie (late Warren) Boutilier, Calgary; son, Rodney (Ellen) MacIntosh, Halifax; sisters, Eleanor (late George) MacDonald, Port Morien, Hazel (Cam) Reid, Halifax; sister-in-law, Jean MacPherson; grandchildren, Rodney MacIntosh, Brent Boutilier, Will Boutilier, Andrew Boutlier, Ken MacIntosh; granddaughter, Audrey Malley; great-grandchildren, Dez Boutilier, Morgan MacIntosh, Courtney Malley, Brayden Malley, Marlee MacIntosh, Ally Boutilier, Logan Boutilier, Jack Boutiler, Katherine Boutilier; great-great-grandson, Marcus Bushey; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation for William Allan MacIntosh will take place today (Monday) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Memorial service will take place Tuesday, January 15 in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Chris Matheson officiating. Burial in Black Brook Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Society or a charity of one’s choice.

The family would like to thank the staff of MacDougall Court for the care that they provided for William.

Online condolence may be sent to the family at pattenfuneralhome.com.

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