James Allan MacGillivray, 89, of Mt. William, formerly of Westville, passed away on Saturday, January 6th, 2018 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow.
Born in Westville, he was a son of the late Robert and Loretta (Chisholm) MacGillivray.
Jim was employed at Hawker Siddeley until his retirement. He was a sports enthusiast, participating in Pictou County baseball and softball. He was a former member of the Abercrombie Golf and Country Club. Jim took a keen interest in harness racing, where he enjoyed watching the horses and races at the Truro Raceway.
Jim will be dearly missed by his close friend, Mary Manos.
He was predeceased by sisters, Jean Ferguson, Vera MacKenzie, Anita and Mary MacGillivray; brothers, Ralph and Robert MacGillivray.
A special thank-you to Pictou County Homecare and the VON.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1 to 1:45pm, at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville, from where his funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock with Rev. Mary Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Auburn Cemetery, Westville.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of MacGillivray James Jan 06 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Westville, Province: Nova Scotia