Andrew "Andy" Archibald McIntyre

Predeceased by his parents, J. Archibald McIntyre and Connie McIntyre (née Kingsland) Guelph, Andy was a passionate husband, a devoted family man, a successful businessman, a sportsman and coach whose life was defined by his resilience and love. He is deeply mourned by his wife of 58 years, Barbara; his sons, Scott and Stuart; his brother Peter; nephew Tomas; sister, Barbara; daughters-in-law Eva Salinas Redondo and Stephanie Pigott; and cherished grandchildren, Suriñe Constance McIntyre Salinas, Aitor Archibald McIntyre Salinas, and Rupert Pigott McIntyre.

Andrew had a long and eventful business career. After graduating, in 1965, from the University of Western Ontario he earned a MA Economics from the University of Toronto and was accepted as a Doctoral candidate at Northwestern University, but he exited the program because, as he would joke, ‘he no longer wanted to study the economic lives of ants’, revealing his wicked sense of humour. Leaving academia, in 1970, he became a Chartered Accountant which he used as a base to continually learn about operating successful businesses. This journey encompassed peaks and valleys which spanned varied industries from software/computers, soft drinks (Pop Shoppes – great unmentionable), Securities (Gordon Capital), Oil and Gas Exploration (Solid State), Insurance (Principal Group), Drainage Pipe (The Big ‘OI’) and spanned several continents. It was his final constellation of companies, Prism Medical Ltd. that afforded him his biggest impact, transforming the durable medical industry on two continents, shaping innumerable careers, and making him an industry legend.

Andy was a lifelong golfer, a sport where he found great companionship, and much-needed serenity. His love for the game was nurtured by his mother at the Oakville Club and flourished at the National and Devil’s Pulpit/Paintbrush. Those closest to him always felt his true calling was as a teacher or coach. Just as he was always mentoring people in business, a generation of boys in Caledon knew him as a baseball/softball coach with both the Bolton Braves and the Cheltenham Softball Association. He particularly enjoyed helping the boys work on their swing or watching one of his teams complete a successful run-down. Everyone he coached loved being on his teams.

In 2016, Andy beat stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, defying the odds and gifting his family eight more precious years for which they are forever grateful. Although his family had hoped for more time, his resilience and unwavering presence brought them immeasurable gratitude.

Since 1979, Andy found his greatest peace at home in Belfountain, perched atop the Niagara Escarpment’s steep cliffs — his personal forested sanctuary. He will be remembered for his sharp mind, quiet strength, and enduring love for his family and community. Andy leaves behind a legacy of perseverance, generosity, and a life well-lived.

Andy’s Celebration of Life is on Friday, December 13, at the Caledon Ski Club, West Lodge, 12:30 pm.

If desired, donations can be made in memory of Andy to the Charity of your choice or to Diabetes Canada.