Florence MacIntyre-Pulling died peacefully on June 8, 2025. Born, raised and educated in the Chicago area, Florence and her husband, Bill, never looked back after moving to Burlington, Vt., in 1987. A lifelong learner, Florence taught in several Catholic schools in Illinois. After moving to Vermont, she taught third grade at St. Joseph’s School in Burlington and became its first lay principal from 1989 to 1996.
Some words that describe Florence are gracious, kind, intelligent and generous. She was grateful for every day. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her cat Cinnamon, keeping in touch with family and friends via handwritten notes, and she always expressed how appreciative and thankful she was for things people did for her. She was generous with compliments. She made friends easily and had many long-term friends, while continuing to make new ones. She loved to read and do crossword puzzles. Florence will be remembered by her children and family members for her kindness, unwavering support, integrity and as a role model. Her wisdom, sense of humor and laughter were a gift to everyone she encountered. Florence was a unique individual who will be missed by all who knew her.
Florence is survived by her son, Chuck, and his wife, Alma; daughter, Chris, and her husband, Bill; grandson, Brian, and his wife, Kristina; granddaughter, Aimee; and great-grandchildren Beth, Becca, Josh, Ethan and Carson. A special thanks to Dr. Kimberly Dauerman, who took such good care of Florence for many years; to her “magician “ of a hairdresser, Kathy; to the hospice nurses, for their compassionate care; and to Ashley, a caregiver who was so caring and giving.
Interment and memorial service will be privately held.
This article appears in The Connections Issue.