MEREDITH----Theodore G. McIntire, 66, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2020, following a lengthy battle with cancer with his love, and longtime companion Cathie by his side.
Born in Lancaster, NH, on July 6, 1953, Ted was the second son of Leon G. and Phyllis (Young) McIntire.
Ted enlisted in the Army at the age of 17 where he served in Vietnam.
Ted was employed as a machinist for over 40 years. He was proud of his profession and loved his work. He remained at his most recent job at Lavasseur Precision until he no longer had the strength to stand.
Ted enjoyed all genres of music, especially rock and roll. He would often quiz his family and friends on song titles and artists, and took great pleasure in the ability to stump them with their lack of knowledge.
Ted enjoyed riding his motorcycle, snowmobiling, fishing, and watching old western movies. Andy Griffin and "In the Heat of the Night" were also favorites.
As a young boy, he would travel the back roads and fields of Jefferson on his bicycle during summer vacation carrying a salt shaker in his pocket (He knew where all the best apple trees were located). Granny Smith apples with salt were one of Ted's greatest pleasures. It's what he missed the most as his illness progressed.
He is survived by his companion of 15 years, Catherine Keets, his son Ryan L McIntire and companion Kimberly McPherson, grandson Chase J. McIntire, his mother, brothers Edward McIntire and wife Dianne, Leon McIntire and companion Donna Dionne, his sister Karon Thibault and husband Lionel and several nieces, nephews, and great-nephews. Ted also leaves behind his three feathered "kids" Bradley, Maddie, and Boots. They keep talking but don't understand the silence in return. Ted was predeceased by his father in 1989.
Ted didn't always believe he deserved to be loved, but love him we did, with all of our hearts. We will miss him every day. Our lives have been forever changed by his passing.
In accordance with Ted's wishes, no services will be held. There will be a private celebration of life at a later date.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.