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We created this dedicated memorial website to celebrate the life of Christine McIntyre Gregory, a beloved wife, mother, “gran” and dear friend to so many.  While she was taken too soon from this earth because of her battle with Parkinson’s disease, there is comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain and that she passed peacefully with her family by her bedside.

In lieu of a formal ceremony, her ashes will be with her family and also spread over the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Superior…so we hope you are able to feel her presence on a shoreline and speak with her and carry her in your heart.

We encourage you to leave a Tribute below, and/or share your Stories and pictures in the "Stories" tab, and we will continue to add photos.  We would love to hear from you so please don’t be shy about sharing here as we all lean on each other to grieve and celebrate her beautiful spirit and a life so well lived. 

Our father has recently moved back to their house in The Villages with the following address:  628 Dominguez Dr, Lady Lake, FL 32159.  
August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023
I think of you often Chris especially on special days like today on your birthday. Happy earthly birthday. May the angels in heaven sing a loud birthday song just for you. Love, Ellen
August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023
Hi Chrissy, I believe you might be close by. I felt the need to drive out Stark road just the other day and slowed down near the end of your driveway and thought of the times I drove down to the house. Miss your sweetness. Love Sheila  P.s. Hope all the family is well. Maybe someone could send an update of Lee.
September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022
Chris thinking of you and your family. I miss your beautiful smile. RIP my friend,Ellen
September 20, 2022
September 20, 2022
Good Morning Chrissy,  Wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and I miss you. Hope all the family is well. Love sheila
August 5, 2022
August 5, 2022
Happy Birthday Chrissy, I think of you quite often. Miss your phone calls, but I have stored memories of all our fun times and that will do for now. Love sheila
August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022
Really miss you mom. I went to a British Pub last night and had fish and chips to celebrate your birthday. You would have loved them. Everyone in the family is healthy and thriving. You have a lot to be proud of. Dad talks about you every day and isn't the same without you by his side. We miss you. Happy Birthday Mom
August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022
We think of you every day.
Dear lady, we miss you and your kind and very gentle ways.

Roger & Frankie Dilling

August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022
THINKING OF YOU TODAY ON YOUR HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY. RIP CHRIS
September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021
Sad to believe that one year has passed already since Christine left us. Thinking of you my dear cousin.
September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021
Remembering Chris on her one year anniversary when she left this life. Whenever I think of Chris I remember what a beautiful person she was, kind to everyone she met, her beautiful blue eyes, and that warm smile she had for everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to Lee, Greg, Scott, and their families. RIP Chris. Love, Ellen
August 1, 2021
August 1, 2021
Thinking of our Mum today with a heavy heart on what would have been her 74th Birthday….forever missed and still very much with us in our hearts! Love you :)
November 23, 2020
November 23, 2020
Sharing a beautiful tribute we received, so well written from our mother’s dear friend, Linda Yelland, as follows:

“We met Chris and Lee when they came to The Villages, and attended a New Hampshire group meeting. We had just moved here. Before they left, they also bought a home here and thus, like us spent summers in NH and winters here in Florida.
Chris soon joined groups of interest to her, French club, British Friday morning breakfast, several neighborhood meal get together’s, ball room dancing lessons and bowls to name a few.
Chris and I learned to line dance at the nightly music on the square. Chris was quite an athlete, her first time on the golf course she hit right down the fairway, two more hits and in the hole. She walked to get the newspaper and swam every day. She had skied Tuckerman’s Ravine in NH, just a sheer cliff. She became one of the top players in bowls in just a few weeks and was a fierce competitor at tennis.

The four of us ate at almost every restaurant in and around the area. We also cooked at home, one time sticks is my mind. We were to have spaghetti , when Chris tipped the spaghetti into the colander (she had made enough for a platoon) over it went down the disposal. Laughing like children we pulled it out, washed and yes, we served and ate it. Eventually we settled on lunches at Sweet Tomatoes and breakfasts of pastries and coffee at Panera.
Chris and I shared books and magazines. We shopped at yarn stores , outlet malls in NH and in Florida. But our favaorite was Barnes and Noble to peruse books magazines and have a pastry and coffee. When her grandchildren came along, Chris was most interested in children’s books to read to them on Skype. As time and ill health hit us both we comiserated. We could make up for each others declining areas. I had a health crash, hospitalized and essentially chair bound for weeks, after coming home. Chris was the first to visit and brought a book and pastry.
Chris’s first and foremost interest was for her family. She was up for almost anything they wanted or needed. Lee would, frequently, wake Chris up at 5:30 A.M. ”get up Chris, we’ll sleep the day away”, off they would go to breakfast, almost before the restaurant was opened. If her grandchildren needed Halloween costumes, Chris was off to the fabric store and out came the sewing machine. The boys, Greg and Scott, were always at the forefront of her mind. When Lee wanted to travel, she would get ready in jig time. She was really miraculous, in the womankind world. She always traveled with only a carry-on bag—nothing else and they may be gone for a month or more. Chris could throw a scarf around her shoulders, go to a symphony and be just as sophisticatedly dressed as any lady who spent hours primping. These abilities, I have long admired.
Chris was perhaps the kindest person I ever met. She never gossiped, she just didn’t have a negative bone in her body. She was grace in the flesh. I will always miss her and will think of her every time there is a soft summer breeze. Adieu sweet Christine and may you have a soft landing among the stars.”
November 6, 2020
November 6, 2020
I have such fond memories of regularly visiting my big cousin Christine and her mum, my Aunt Lizzie, in Bonnybridge during my childhood. Christine would always play with me and help me with my school homework.
Christine was very kind to my mum, her Aunt Margaret, visiting her when back in Scotland and sending special wee gifts when Aunt Margaret was in a care home. Lee and Christine were particularly welcoming to Aunt Margaret and her friend when they had visited New Hampshire.
I am so sad that she is no longer with us. My sincere condolances to Lee and the family.
October 25, 2020
October 25, 2020
This is such sad news. As ever at these times, we’ve been swapping tales of the great times we had with Chris over the years.

The website’s photos and stories are only a fraction of what I’m sure we all have. I’m still finding out more about how Chris spread warmth and love to so many people in so many places, so thanks for setting it up.

As a small child, it was brilliant to hear about what Chris and Lee were doing in the USA (and in many other countries). Such adventures!

Their visits to Bonnybridge were always something to look forward over the years, whether at her Mum and Dad’s house, my Gran and Grandpa’s or my Mum and Dad’s, and I’m delighted I got a chance to visit a few times in the USA over the years.

When I did, Chris and Lee were always generous and made me (or whoever from my family was visiting) feel so welcome, and we always returned home feeling good and with new tales to tell. I’m glad I got the chance to know her a bit better when I was an adult, so I could better appreciate her sense of humour. 

I hope she realised just how much she meant to so many people.

Take care all of you - we’re thinking of you,

Craig
October 22, 2020
October 22, 2020
David and I were so shocked and saddened to see the news about Chris in the Conway Daily Sun. We appreciate seeing all the photos gathered here of Chris and the family. I know Chris must have been a wonderful grandmother. I hope the grandchildren are all old enough to always be able to recall the many hours spent with her. You all are in our thoughts.
October 11, 2020
October 11, 2020
Chris and Lee were the first friends my husband and I made when we moved to Center Ossipee, NH. It was a friendship that grew with laughter, love and oh so many adventures, before children and after. Chris' positive attitude was so infectious. Her laugh, smile, kind gentle ways, and enjoying the little things in life with her will be so missed. I am so grateful she was a part of my life and will stay in my heart forever.
October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020
Chrissie was a great treasure who came into lives of the Risch Family from the earliest days she and Lee arrived in the Valley and forever after. Our first adventure was skiing the snowfields pre any of the boys. Our two families thrived, sharing experiences meeting challenges and taking on adventures  through seeing the four of them Greg, Scott, Jake and Matt grow and mature into wonderful, caring men, husbands and fathers. They are her legacy. Scotty has beautifully expressed the essence of who Chrissy was to so many She will forever be in our hearts.
October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020
Cherished memories of my dear cousin Christine. Duncan.
October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020
O Lee, Greg, Scott, and your families, it was a pleasure to know your Mum, and Gran. I first met Chris at a Lamaze class in 1976 when she was expecting her first born, Greg and I knew from that first moment she was the loveliest and kindest person. As time went on our two boys became best friends for life. They shared so many adventures with you and I hold those memories in my heart, thank you. Chris I will forever remember your beautiful smile and kindness. This world is a better place because of you and you will live on in your family’s hearts forever. May you all find comfort knowing how much you all meant to her. RIP my friend.
Love,
Ellen 
October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020
Dear Lee, Scott and Greg,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our memories of Chris (and her family) go back many years when you first moved to Pollard St. We remember many get togethers and impromptu cookouts. Joan remembers playing tennis with Chris at the courts at the top of Tasker Hill Road, with newborn Julie in a car bed and getting the car stuck in the ditch. A silly memory but one we both remember as she had to call me to get her out.
Joan remembers how excited Chris was expecting her first son, and of course the second one as well. She loved her boys! Our thoughts are with you all.
Russ and Joan Lanoie
October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020
What a lovely woman! Chris was always so calm & gentle with a ready smile.
So many memories of her at the boys hockey games (bbrrrrr), flag football, soccer, and the list goes on. The Mount Washington Valley was fortunate to have enjoyed Chris and the Gregory family for many years. I will think of Chris with a smile on my lips and a tear in my eyes. Be well and remember the sweet person that she was.
October 8, 2020
October 8, 2020
To my dear and sadly missed cousin Christine. I have the fondest memories of when we were children brought up as brother and sister by two close families. We played together and never argued about anything. Later our paths diverged but we kept in touch and I often flew across to Boston to visit with you, Lee, Greg and Scott in New Hampshire. I have memories of the house on Pollard street, Merrill Farm Resort and the beautiful house built for you on Stark Road. I often drove the little Geo, a great little car and I was always relaxed about driving on the "wrong" side of the road (right side.) I miss you Christine and it is hard to accept that you are no longer with us. With love from your cousin, Duncan.
October 8, 2020
October 8, 2020
Dear Chrissy,  It was my honor to be considered among your friends. I saw you as a quiet, gracious, and humble Scottish lady. We met square dancing and oh what fun and laughs we all had. From there we all danced off to many adventures. Whether it be fly-ins, Westy camper searches, cribbage games or yours and my love of cozy cottages, tea and the British Isles, the best were the laughs we shared. You left too soon, but your stamp remains on all those you held near and dear. I hope by now you have met up with Fred and your dear friend Morag.  I will catch up with you a little later.   Dear Lee and family my heart grieves for all of you. Love Sheila
October 8, 2020
October 8, 2020
Wonderful memories of our times together in The Villages, Florida. Chris and Lee were certainly the most gracious hosts. We have enjoyed many dinners together, especially enjoying Chris’ British dishes such as Shepard’s Pie. Chris was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed.
Roger & Frankie Dilling
October 8, 2020
October 8, 2020
I am saddened to hear of the loss of an incredible women like Chris. I met her and her family back in 1987 thru a mutual friend. I was young and Chris became like a second mother to me. I remember her to always be so calm and thoughtful. When you talked to her, you could see she was "taking in" everything you were saying. She will be a part of me for the rest of my life and I will cherish my memories of her.
October 7, 2020
October 7, 2020
Our Mum was the kindest, most graceful, patient, and resilient woman…and the person I admired most. She was always there with unconditional love and support, she knew just what you needed when we were sick or down, and was the best listener.  She spoke up when it mattered and was agreeable when it didn’t. She was always up for an adventure, loved to travel and explore and she loved being by the water. She enjoyed a good balcony with a view, reading a book, reciting poems, sand between her toes, sun on her face, and always a good cup of tea. Wherever she went she assimilated with such ease, and she made anyplace feel like home. She was the heartbeat of our family, she was the best mother anyone could dream of, and I miss her terribly already. We are grateful to have been able to hold her hand until the end and to feel her spirit take flight, no longer in pain. I can already feel her around us and will continue to carry her in my heart for strength and guidance. I love and appreciate you more than you'll ever know, Mum. Your son, Scott

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August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023
I think of you often Chris especially on special days like today on your birthday. Happy earthly birthday. May the angels in heaven sing a loud birthday song just for you. Love, Ellen
August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023
Hi Chrissy, I believe you might be close by. I felt the need to drive out Stark road just the other day and slowed down near the end of your driveway and thought of the times I drove down to the house. Miss your sweetness. Love Sheila  P.s. Hope all the family is well. Maybe someone could send an update of Lee.
September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022
Chris thinking of you and your family. I miss your beautiful smile. RIP my friend,Ellen
Her Life

A Life Well Lived

October 2, 2020
Christine was born in Bridge of Allen, Scotland.  She grew up exploring the steams and canals with friends and family near her childhood home in Bonnybridge, Scotland. She played field hockey, was a high jumper and often helped her mom prepare fish her father had caught.

Following her graduation from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, she decided to explore other parts of Europe, and found a job working for an extension office of the US Army in Heidelberg, Germany. It was there she met her future husband, Lee Gregory, a Captain in the US Army at the time. Christine realized she had found someone who shared her love of life, sense of adventure and hard work ethic. Their zest for adventure began by traveling through Europe together in a Volkswagen Camper and continued on while in the United States through their 50 years together. Christine would often say, “there is rarely a dull moment in my life”.

After exploring Europe together, they packed up their Volkswagen camper and made the crossing to the US on the Queen Elizabeth II Ocean Liner. Upon landing their only plans were to get married and find someplace to settle. They were married at a small ceremony in Pennsylvania and their first journey was to New Hampshire to visit Lee’s family. On their way through Conway, New Hampshire Christine noticed the beautiful scenery and wildlife and decided it was a place they could call home. They quickly settled in and began their life together in a small house on a quiet road in Conway. For the next 35 years they started a business, raised two boys and partook in many adventures along the way.

Upon retirement, Christine and Lee moved to the Villages, Florida and took many trips to visit their sons in various parts of the world. Her sons meant the world to Christine and she never missed an opportunity to spend time with them. She traveled to visit her son Scott in London while he spent a summer there. She even flew over to Germany to help her son Greg recover from a surgery. Scott and Greg have lived in many places around the world over the years and no matter how far away or how short their stay, Christine always made it a point to visit and help in any way she could. A trait her sons were always incredibly grateful for. Later in life when Christine became a Grandmother, “Gran” as she preferred to be called, she made it a point to visit whenever possible and was always there to help whenever needed. After settling into the Villages, Florida full time, Christine made it a point to get out and meet people and quickly got involved in many activities. She joined a number of clubs, among them was the British club, the lawn bowling league and even the aspiring French Speakers club. Anyone who ever met Christine or knew her would likely say there isn’t a sweeter, kinder person they’ve ever met. Her grace was evident in everything she did. She met a lot of wonderful people during her time in the Villages and their love of Christine is evident in the outpouring of support.

The final six months of her life were spent with family during a beautiful summer in Duluth, Minnesota. She was able to dip her toes in Lake Superior and wade in a creek that she said reminded her of Scotland. She cherished watching her granddaughter ride horses and often covered her eyes when her grandsons would try and perform risky dirt bike tricks for her. In spite of all the pain Parkinson’s brought her, she often graciously said it was one of the best summers of her life. While Parkinson’s took Christine far sooner then she deserved, she lived a life of happiness and adventure. She will be sorely missed by all those who knew her and were touched by her kindness and love.

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May 22, 2021
May 22nd 2021. Almost 8 months have gone by since my cousin Christine passed away.  Sadly missed. Duncan.
October 9, 2020
I'm loving these photos of your parents. My condolences on your loss. I loved the time I spent with your folks - wonderful people. I'm sure this must be hard on your dad. Thinking of you all - Lara & Dierk

Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and N.I.

October 8, 2020
Bonnybridge Town Centre, the home town of Christine McIntyre and Duncan McIntyre.

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