Evelyn Merle (Bride) McIntosh of Listowel passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital, shortly after playing cards with her children, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in her 100th year.
Beloved wife of the late Malcolm ‘Mac’ McIntosh (2008). Loving and devoted mother of Bruce McIntosh of Listowel, Heather Quennell & Neil Bieman of Wingham, and Barry & Vicki McIntosh of Listowel, and mother-in-law of Mike Madden of Edmonton. Grandmother of Ryan & Brittney Madden, Haley & Sean DesJardins, Carly & Scott Gullison, Allison & Tim Eickmeyer, Cory Quennell, Amanda & Dave Sedlmeir, Derek McIntosh & Jon Yep, Blake McIntosh & Becky DeBruyn, Melissa Wright, Amanda Scheeringa & Matt Gottfried, and Andrew Scheeringa & Jordan Hunt, and great-grandmother of Bexley, Callie, Jaxon, Bentley, Darci, Murphy, Max, Jack, Owen, Peyton, Oskar, Annabella, Viktor, Lillie, and Logan. Sister of Ron Hibbert, and sister-in-law of Rosada Bride, and Barb Hibbert.
Predeceased by her daughter Bonnie Madden (2016), and by her brothers Lorne Bride, Harvey Bride and his wife Marianne, Albert Hibbert, and Edward Hibbert.
Merle was born on October 14, 1926 in Howick Township to Carman and Alice (Spence) Bride. She married Mac on August 23, 1947, and they farmed in Grey Township, near Cranbrook. They moved to Listowel in 1970 where their home on Maple Avenue was always a beehive of activity. Countless hours were enjoyed with friends and neighbours playing cards, dancing, bowling, and watching children and grandchildren competing in baseball, ringette, and hockey. Mom had a kind heart, was easy going, never one to complain, would quickly add an extra place at the table at meal times if someone came along, and she always wanted to be on the go.
A Celebration of Merle’s long and full life will be held at Trinity United Church, Listowel, on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with reception to follow. Rev. Jennifer Hoover officiating.
Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel.
Memorial donations to Trinity United Church, Listowel, or Listowel Memorial Hospital would be appreciated, and may be made through Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel.
Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca
