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CLARE MACINTYRE-ROSS Obituary
Alden, of Falls Church, VA, and formerly of New York City and Scarsdale, NY, died March 9, 2016 at age 73 under palliative care at INOVA Fairfax Hospital as a result of complications from a stroke. Clare was born in Washington, DC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm A. MacIntyre and survived by David A. Ross, her husband of 26 years, who is a Washington lawyer and retired Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves, her sister Pamela MacIntyre and her husband Robert Sawrey, and nephews Duncan and Gordon MacIntyre, the sons of the late Bruce MacIntyre. During the 1970's and 1980's, Clare worked on Wall Street, initially at Drexel Burnham Lambert as its first female institutional salesman, and then at Citibank as an account officer in the International Services Division for Latin America. Previously, she was involved in the musical and song-writing career of the late Harry Chapin and is considered the inspiration for his 1972 song "Taxi." A complete obituary and space for on-line memorials to Clare can be found at: moneyandking.com.
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J Freeman
July 13, 2018
Hello Clare. I'm sorry to hear of your passing. I hope you're in heaven with Harry; skyying.
Billie Jo Hawley
March 24, 2016
There are so many things to say.The most important is that I loved her and considered her my friend.We meet professionally and were friends right away.I will miss her positive out look on life especially knowing the pain she was always in.Clare was one of the most interesting people I have ever meet.Rest in peace without pain Clare.Tell Harry Hi.Best wishes and prayers to family and friends.Clare will never be forgotten.
Susan Biesecker
March 24, 2016
I didn't know her but she must have been amazing to be the inspiration to one of my favorite songs. Rest in peace Clare.
Another Harry Chapin fan
A Harry Chapin Fan too.
March 23, 2016
Very few people have a song written about them. Even fewer have songs that are part of the fabric of their lives as Taxi was to me, even to this day. I have often wondered who she was and what she was all about-especially when I sing this song when I hear it on the radio-which isn't very often. Now Clare takes her place in her eternal home with Harry and my curiosity is satisfied. May the Lord welcome Clare into heaven with a huge smile and a warm greeting, " well done good and faithful servant. "
Thomas Hafner
March 23, 2016
Dear Clare, Your passing has solved a forty-six (46) year mystery of mine. In 1974 I was a resident at Daytop Village, Millbrook, NY. I became very close with Mr. Ed Markowski, who worked their at the facility for quite some time, but prior to that, he owned it when he called it Millbrook Manor Inn or B&B. Ed always told me the story of Harry Chapin (Harry as he referred to him) coming to the Manor on Friday nights, to sing, since according to Ed, had a fond interest in a gal from Bennett College. For all these years I've often wondered who this girl might have been. Now I know. Rest in Peace Clare, I wish I could have met you. And when you see Ed & Harry in Heaven, please pass along my regards. Sincerely, Tom Hafner
Sheldon Harvey
March 23, 2016
Although I didn't know her personally, she will be fondly remembered by fans of the late Harry Chapin every time we hear the words of his song "Taxi". Thank you so much for the inspiration, from Chapin fans worldwide.
R. Thatcher Morse
March 19, 2016
This week-end I found a photo of Clair and I at a NYC society ball and was going to send her a copy. I first met Clair when she was in High School and I was delivering the Xmas mail when we both lived a block apart in Georgetown. I was very saddened read of her passing and my prayers and best wishes to her memory and to the others who knew and cared for her.
Ann Chapin
March 14, 2016
My deepest condolences to you David and all of Clare's family. I have lost a "lifeline" to my past, as we have known each other since I was a teen. I regret that our "chats" have been fewer in the last few years. R.I.P. Clarita. Your loss is great.
Sammy Lewis
March 14, 2016
RIP "Sue". Thanks.
Dawn Montenero
March 14, 2016
God Bless You and keep you Clare, Sue.
Harry Chapin Fan
March 13, 2016
She was the muse to the most unique singer songwriter of our day, and her impact will always be felt; "through the too many miles and the too little smiles, I still remember you"
March 13, 2016
To the immortal Sue
Sigga McLean
March 13, 2016
My sincerest condolences to her family. Claire was a delightful friend and coworker. Very sad news.
Aurelia Brazeal
March 13, 2016
Clare was a great person with a global perspective and international interests. I feel fortunate to have been a friend.
Suzi Post
March 13, 2016
Dear Clare was my good friend at the University of the Pacific. She was down the hall from me in Ballintyne Hall...we both were transfers from women's colleges....I shortened her skirts and she bought me a map of the world and kept me up to date on the news of the world...we had some wonderful adventures together both on the West coast and the East coast. I am so sad to hear of her passing.
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