Obituary of Cyril Daniel MacGillivray

Cyril Daniel MacGillivray, 79, of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, passed away Friday April 14, 2017 in Halifax, NS surrounded by family and loved ones. Cyril was not only a highly skilled carpenter, but also a jack of all trades forever with a task at hand, even up to and including the day of his passing. He will be remembered by many as a man defined by his work and work ethic. Cyril will be dearly missed by those touched by his compassion which reached far and wide. He will be remembered by his children as a genuine, humble and driven man, who leaves his family with a lasting legacy. Cyril is survived by his children, Hughena Carroll (John), Joe MacGillivray (Christine), Patricia MacGillivray (Willie Lorefice), Paul MacGillivray (Winnie). His grandchildren Meghan, Nathan, Alexander, Jakob, Breagh, Kyle, Bayne and Angus. His siblings, Alan MacGillivray (Debbie), Leo MacGillivray (Donelda) Tony MacGillivray, Vince MacGillivray (Bobbi), Phillip MacGillivray (Joan) Kenneth MacGillivray (Kim), Kathleen Knocton, Florence Collins (Donald) and Mary Deschamps and many nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his wife Bernadette MacGillivray, parents John Alex and Margaret MacGillivray, brothers, Johnny, Hughie, Frank, Angus, Collie, Douglas, Gerald and Wayne.Visitation Wednesday April 19th from 7pm-9pm, and Thursday April 20th, 2pm-4pm and 7pm to 9pm in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St., Antigonish.. Funeral Mass Friday April 21st, 11:00am in St. Ninian’s Cathedral,Rev Donald MacGillivray presiding, burial to follow in St. Columba Cemetery,Lakevale . The family would like to thank the staff at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital and QEII Emergency Services Unit, for their care and kindness to our father. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MS Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences www.MacIsaacs.ca.