E. Maria "Mary" McIntosh, 75, beloved wife of Donald McIntosh, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the Kaplan Family Hospice, Danvers.

Born in Germany, October 19, 1934 daughter of the late Alfred Otto and Gertude (Scholz) Storch, she immigrated with her family after WWII.  A long time resident of Hamilton, she worked in the Hamilton-Wenham school district for many years.  She enjoyed crafts and sewing and was a member of Crossroad Quilters. Family was everything to her and she will truly be missed.

In addition to her husband Donald, she is survived by daughter and son-in-law Ruth and Chris Whitmarsh of Hamilton; daughter Anne Cotton of Beverly; daughter and son-in-law Karen and David Parker of North Carolina; daughter and son-in-law Carolyn and Kevin Quigley of Danvers; brother and sister-in-law Leo and Janice Storch of New Hampshire ; sister-in-law Ginger Storch of Illinois; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many beloved cousins.  She is predeceased by son, Keith; and brother, Martin Storch.  

A memorial Mass will be held Friday, January 8, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, Union Street, S. Hamilton. Family and friends are respectfully welcomed. A memorial open house will be held on Thursday January 7, from 6 to 8pm at the home of Carolyn and Kevin Quigley. Arrangements by the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home of Ipswich. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B102, Danvers, MA 01923.