Raymond McIntyre

Betty and Ray married on Sept. 4, 1971, at St. Joseph Church in Malone. They were devoted to each other and shared 51 happy years together. On their 25th wedding anniversary, Raymond toasted her as his shining star.

Ray was a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle and friend.

Born on Nov. 4, 1929, in Lake Placid, he was the son of Gertrude Smith McIntyre and Raymond McIntyre, who was the postmaster of the Lake Placid Club. He was a dear and close brother to his sister Margaret Elma Atanasoff who preceded him in death.

Ray graduated from Lake Placid High School in 1947. He was a great sports enthusiast who enjoyed skiing, golfing, biking and swimming. He particularly loved skiing and began ski jumping at the age of 6. Ray was awarded a full ski scholarship to St. Lawrence University, receiving degrees in liberal arts and education. He went on on to Colgate University, where he received his master’s degree in math and science. He served two years in the U.S. Army as an artillery man during the Korean War era.

Ray enjoyed watching college football and always rooted for Norte Dame. He taught at Lake Placid High School and served as its ski coach. He worked as a mathematics instructor at several schools in Rochester, New York, including the Rochester Institute for Technology. He was an assistant professor at Paul Smith’s College and served as ski coach as well. He later taught at two New York state correctional facilities.

Ray was a life-long resident of Lake Placid and actively served the community and numerous organizations for most of his life. He was a member of the American Legion, Mercy Associates and the Knights of Columbus. He was an active member and communicant of St. Agnes Church. He enjoyed listening to classical music and sang in the St. Agnes choir for many years. He was honored to be asked to participate as a judge at the Lake Placid ski jump during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

He is survived by his wife Betty (O’Connor) McIntyre; brother-in-law John Atanasoff ll and his wife Tommie; and nieces and nephew, John (Stephanie) Suzanne (Russell), Nancie (Matthew) and Todd (Molly) and their children, as well as Betty’s nieces and nephews Sharon (Dick), Karen (Paul), Jackie, Susan (Chuck), Cindy, Tammy, John (Shari) and Jim (Caroline) and their children.

The funeral Mass was held on Monday, Dec. 19 at St. Agnes Church with the Rev. John Yonkovig officiating. A gathering and celebration will be held at Ray’s burial in the the spring. Donations in Ray’s honor can be made to St. Agnes Charities for Local Residents.

The M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid is in charge of arrangements. Please visit www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com to share a memory or leave condolences for the McIntyre family.