Richmond- Patricia (Patty) J. McIntyre, age 55, lost her courageous battle with cancer on April 25, 2009.

Born in 1954 in Framingham, MA she was the loving daughter of Barbara Jean and Francis J. McIntyre. She is survived by her best friend and devoted husband Tom Barnett of Richmond, ME, with whom she shared a joyful and fulfilling life. She also leaves her brothers Francis McIntyre and his wife Donna, and Brian McIntyre all of Hopkington, MA and Michael McIntyre and his wife Joan of Taunton, MA, as well as many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.

She obtained her degree in Sports Medicine and was a dedicated and enthusiastic instructor of gymnastics, swimming, lifeguarding, and water safety in the Brunswick, Maine area for many years.

A pioneer in the recycling movement, she and her husband Tom were avid certified organic gardeners. Patty was especially proud of awards she won at the Common Ground Fair. She enriched the lives of a wide range of people, young to old, and will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Johns Church, in Hopkington, MA on Saturday, May 2 at 10 am.

A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 2PM to 5PM at the Mid Coast Gymnastics Center, 41 Winter Street, Topsham, Maine 04086. All are welcomed to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "The Patty McIntyre

Scholarship Fund" at MidCoast Chapter, American Red Cross, 16 Community Way, Topsham, ME 04086 or at www.midcoast.redcross.org (207-729-6779). Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St. Richmond, Maine 04357