Marilyn “Meo” Diane Fox McIntosh

Marilyn “Meo” Diane Fox McIntosh April 27, 1942 – January 27th, 2023

Marilyn “Meo” Diane Fox McIntosh, 80, formerly of Anna Maria Island, Florida, died at her Bradenton home on January 27, 2023.

She was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fulton, New York on April 27, 1942, to Barbara Jean (Scudder) and Floyd Gerald Fox, Meo was the eldest of three children. She was a descendant of immigrants who sailed to North America on the Mayflower in 1620, and American Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale was also among her ancestors. She graduated from Fulton High School and Oswego State University.

On December 26, 1962, she married Donald Craig McIntosh of Tampa, Florida. The couple moved to Anna Maria Island in 1968 with their sons Scott and Brett. Before retiring in 1993, Meo endeared herself to many as a teacher in local schools, including Bradenton Elementary, Palma Sola Elementary, Ballard, and Anna Maria Elementary. She co-owned A Classic Shop in Bradenton, a women’s boutique specializing in business attire. She enjoyed traveling to France, Italy, Scandinavia, Canada, Alaska, and to Bend, Oregon. She was an avid birdwatcher and she loved animals. Meo was a breast cancer survivor.

Meo was predeceased by her husband, Craig. She leaves sons Scott McIntosh and wife Beth, of Holmes Beach, and Brett McIntosh and wife Patty, of Bradenton, and granddaughter Brooke; brother Gerald (and Diane) Fox of Tucson, Arizona; sister Christine (and Jim) Gorman, of Pennelville, New York; her cherished nieces and nephews; and her loyal dog, Lacy. Meo’s wit, wisdom, and kindness will be dearly missed.

Honoring her wishes, there will be no services.

Please consider making a donation to your favorite pet or wildlife charity in her name, or to Tidewell Hospice.

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