A touching tribute was paid today to a prominent member of Ayr’s licensed trade scene as she made her final journey.Christine MacIntyre made one last stop outside her beloved 'Piv' in Ayr, where she spent more than 20 years at the helm.Hugely respected Christine, who passed away earlier this month, was an integral part in the venue’s success from the mid 1970s onwards.She also spent time running the town's Gartferry Hotel and Ship Inn pub.In latter years, she worked behind the scenes of son Fraser's entertainment empire in the town.Mourners paid their last respects today as Christine's cortege made its way past the Piv before heading on to Masonhill Crematorium.Son Fraser, who followed his mum into the hospitality trade, led tributes to her career in the industry earlier this week.He said: “Mum was someone who lived for her work.“As managing director of The Piv, she played a huge role in its success and was proud to work away behind the scenes.“She was never someone who wanted the limelight.
But alongside Tom Jones and many other promoters, she really did a lot for the town in terms of laying on some big nights and events.“She always talked about spending time with Chrissie Hynde when she played here and of meeting many other great artists who performed at the venue.”Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines –sign up to our free daily newsletter here
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