Edwin Donald McGillivray
Private Graveside Service.
A Celebration of Life will be held. The date will be determined.

Cemetery:
Ripley Cemetery
In Memory of
Edwin Donald McGillivray
May 27th, 1952 - May 28th, 2026

Place of Death

Ripley, Ontario.

Obituary

Edwin Donald McGillivray passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, a day after his 74th birthday. He grew up in Kincardine Township and settled in Ripley, where he lived for the past 50 years. He is pre-deceased by his first wife Sandra (nee Collins), his brother Ken and step-siblings Lee Emmerton and Diane McLeod, his parents Eunice Emmerton (& Wib) and Wilmer McGillivray, and in-laws John Collins and Debbie McGillivray. 

Ed was a dear father, partner, brother, grandpa, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his partner Janice, his children Kelly (David), Kristy, and Matthew, his brother Rick McGillivray and step-brothers Bob and Steve Emmerton. He’ll be missed by his grandkids, in-laws Marlene Collins, Margie & David Lochhead, as well as his nieces and nephews, friends, and Janice’s wonderful family.  

Ed worked at Bruce Power for 39 years. He was an active community member, known as a volunteer fireman for 25 years, a regular Legion Hall volunteer, and someone you could always call if you needed a hand. He was a Jack-of-all-trades who could fix anything including small engines. He enjoyed fun times at the Legion, his grandkids, fishing, and creating beautiful woodwork. 

A Private Graveside service will be conducted at the Ripley Cemetery with a Celebration of Life held at a later date.

Donations

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  Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

 Royal Canadian Legion Br. 440 (Ripley)

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Message from Kandy Johnston 2026-06-17 10:58:22
Janice, Mike,Adam and families. Please accept our sincere condolences on Ed's passing. Cherish your memories. Kandy and Al.
Message from Al and Fran Edwards2026-06-12 10:30:35
To the family of Ed and family of Janice. We are so very sorry for the loss of Ed. Always out and about in town doing something for someone!! A nice guy who will be missed by all.
Message from BLAIR ARMSTRONG2026-06-08 04:03:45
Please accept my deepest condolences with Ed’s passing. I knew Ed way back when the McGillivary’s lived in Bervie back in the day. He was such a nice man a real gentleman. My condolences to all his family. Blair Armstrong
Message from Lloyd Hammell2026-06-07 08:24:14
Condolences to you Janice and families.
Message from Evelyn Finnigan2026-06-06 12:55:44
Deepest sympathy to Janice & the family. Ed will sure be missed at the Legion.
Message from Bill McDonald2026-06-04 00:15:15
Janice and family. We've lost a really good one. It was always a pleasure working and joking around with Ed over the years. I remember one day at Bruce B when the strap on the 5 Ton got caught up in the roller door. None of us could reach it, and standing on a chair with casters on it in plain view of everyone in the crane bay didn't seem like the wisest or safest idea, so Ed with his height advantage untangled the strap for us. I don't think he said anything but he had a smirk on his face.. Sincere condolences.
Message from Joyce Tout2026-06-02 21:59:11
My Deepest Sympathy to all of Ed’s family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time .
Message from Cate Dore 2026-06-02 13:27:08
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He will be missed.
Message from Carolyn & Doc2026-06-01 19:52:03
Janice and all of Ed’s family our sincere condolences on your loss. We have certainly had a lot of fun and great memories over the past years at our Saturday meat draw get togethers. Ed always had a smile and twinkle in his eye. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Message from Debbie Peterbaugh2026-06-01 15:18:00
So sorry to hear about Ed, Janice. Thinking of you and sending hugs
Message from Brent & Joanna Chatham2026-06-01 14:18:40
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Our condolences to Ed's family and Janice. Thinking of you all
Message from Dianna Martell2026-05-31 22:48:01
My deepest condolences to Janice and to Ed’s family. We enjoyed the times we spent with you guys. - Dianna & Steve
Message from Bob Slesser2026-05-31 17:19:38
To the family, when I worked at Hydro would see Ed at the north warehouse and we had lots of laughs, he will be missed.
Message from Ria Middelkamp2026-05-31 16:16:55
Janice and all of Ed's family, My sincere condolences to all of you.
Message from Sue Macleod2026-05-31 15:43:28
Aw, Janice and family, I’m sorry to hear this news of Ed. You had such a great life together. Such a finicky thing life is, especially when we don’t know it’s coming to an sudden end. I was so happy when the two of you met and grateful you had the years you did together, and I’m sure you would’ve loved to double those years. Big hug to you, Janice (yes, I know you hate hugs) but being here on the Island I’m not likely to run into you any time soon to be scolded for it. I just wish I could wave a magic wand and make it all better. From an old c-crew shift mate!
Message from ken Mac Donald 2026-05-31 10:49:55
Janice, My condolences on your loss. My sympathies to you and all the families. He was always smiling
Message from MARY HACKETT2026-05-31 10:36:55
Janice sorry for you and the families thinkinging of all of you
Message from Bruce Mackenzie2026-05-31 07:34:36
My condolences
Message from Jan Stilling & Family2026-05-30 23:03:03
Sorry for your loss. Ripley is a special community because of people like your dad. Stay strong and be proud.
Message from Kaye Walter2026-05-30 18:22:06
Sympathies to all Ed's family and extended family.
Message from Joan Hartwick 2026-05-30 15:20:12
Our deepest condolences to Ed’s children, Janice and family members. So very sorry for your loss, Ed was a great guy, always ready and willing to help anyone anytime! He was certainly a friendly guy. He will be very missed in Ripley. Sincerely, Joan and Wayne Hartwick.
Message from Larry Brown2026-05-30 11:30:23
Remembering fond memories at Christmas dinner visits at the BRUCE Township farm in our youth or the summer visits to Aunt Eunice’s Cottage in Inverhuron to throw some horseshoes. Fun to see everyone and lots to eat. At work, I occasionally dropped by his Warehouse for a brief visit. Fortunately, there was yearly Family picnics to catchup with news from everyone. Always a smile and laugh. Fond memories. RIP. From 1st Cousin, Larry Brown
Message from Shannon & Scott Allen2026-05-30 09:36:30
Janice, Kelly, Kristy, Matthew and families, We are saddened to learn of Ed’s passing. He was such a gentle giant and we loved to see his smile at the kincardine legion meat draws and Ripley’s on Saturday afternoons. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Wishing your family peace, comfort and many great memories💛 …~ Scott & Shannon Allen
Message from Brian and Wendy Pollock2026-05-30 09:10:36
To Janice, Kelly, Kristy and Matthew and all of Ed's Family and Loved ones please accept our sincere condolences on Ed's sudden passing. We have been friends since high school and many fond memories in all the years since. He was such a nice man and good friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. Love Brian and Wendy.
Message from Laurie and Mike Gallant2026-05-30 09:01:37
Janice, our condolences on your loss. Our sympathies to you and all the families. He was always willing to give a hand. He will be missed.
Message from June Quinn2026-05-30 08:39:12
My husband and I would be in Ed’s company most Saturday’s at the legion in Kincardine. He was a kind, quiet man, an easy smile and a story or two. He will be truly missed by all who loved him, our sincerest condolences to Janice and families and all who knew and loved him.May he rest in peace.
Message from Cora Lee Dobson2026-05-30 08:24:45
Janice - so very sorry to hear of Ed's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Our deepest sympathy to all on the passing of Ed. He will be greatly missed by all. Another great one has received his wings.
Message from Veronika and David Cook2026-05-29 21:47:55
David and I sure will miss seeing Ed coming into FIG for a beer or two, doing his morning walk around the town or just a quick wave on his way to somewhere to help out. His smile and quiet nature will definitely be missed. Ed was one of those people who was just a genuine human being. Our heart felt sympathy to all the family.