Pauline McGilvray
January 29, 1938 – December 12, 2022
In Loving Memory, Pauline Ann McGilvray, entered her eternal home on December 12, 2022, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Kenneth. Loving mother to Jeff (Alison) & Kim. Precious Nana to Kaitlin (Travis), Stefanie, Connor & Zach. She will be greatly missed.
Pauline was the only child to parents Samuel & Amelia Barr (predeceased) and grew up in the west end of Toronto. She exhibited musical talent at a young age, where she took up learning piano. She began playing in Sunday services at Islington Baptist Church when she was 10 years.
She continued to use her talents playing for multiple church events, that included, soloist, choirs & youth groups. This led to her being introduced to the Forwardaire quartet from Forward Baptist Church in the east end of Toronto who needed an accompanist. A partnership with one key member, Ken that lasted for over 62 years of marriage.
Pauline continued throughout the years to be actively involved (along with Ken), in church music ministry at Islington Baptist Church, Newtonbrook Baptist Church, & Bayview Glen Church. The list of people she collaborated with, influenced, and inspired is decades long and deep.
In recent years, Pauline slowed down a bit, and focused on her grandchildren. A source of pride & joy as she watched them flourish into young adulthood.
Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday December 18th between 4pm & 8pm.
A celebration of Pauline’s life will be held on Monday Dec 19th @ 12 noon. Live Streaming will be available via the link provided.
In Lieu of flowers, consider donating to the MacKenzie Health Hospital Foundation, or the International Fellowship of Christian and Jews.
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Monday December 12th 2022
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Pauline Ann McGilvray Monday December 12th 2022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Markham, Province: Ontario