SANFORD – Shirley Clarke McIntyre, 82, of Springvale, passed away on Wednesday ,Nov. 16, at H.D. Goodall Hospital in Sanford.

She was born in Davenport, Iowa, on April 30, 1923, a daughter of William H. and Estella M. (Quackenbush) Clarke. The family moved to Sanford when she was a young child. She attended local schools, graduating from Sanford High School Class of 1941. She then attended the University of New Hampshire, earning her bachelor’s degree and then a master’s degree.

Her teaching career, including heading the science department, spanned 23 years with the Sanford Junior High School. She retiried in 1983.

She was a 68-year member of the North Parish Congregational Church in Sanford. She was a member of the College Club, Order of Eastern Star, York County Retired Teacher’s Association, and the board of trustees for the Sanford Library. She was also involved with the Sanford Girl Scout camp, as well as Camp Sagisca in Acton. Some of her travels took her to Europe, Scandinavia, across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean Islands.

What brought her the greatest joy and happiness in life was her family, the outings and celebrating the holidays. She was at her happiest when the family table was full.

She is survived by her children, Timothy McIntyre of South Paris, Anthony McIntyre of Springvale, Susan Doiron of Sanford, and Sarah Blevins of Sanford; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Glen G. McIntyre, who passed away in 1999.

MCINTYRE – Shirley C., 83, of Springvale, died Nov. 16. In lieu of flowers, she requested contributions be made to the Class of 1941, Sanford High School Scholarship Fund, c/o Allan Young, 52 Sanford High School Blvd., Sanford, ME 04073. A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at the North Parish Congregational Church in Sanford. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Cornish. Arrangements are under the direction of the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com

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