A Come and Go Celebration of Life will be conducted on Saturday August 15, 2026 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, at the Ripley Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Cemetery:
Ripley Cemetery
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.
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