McGillivray, Archie Johnson – Age 86, of Upper Pembroke, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2016, in Willow Lodge, Tatamagouche. Born in South Branch, he was a son of the late Alexander and Katherine (Archibald) McGillivray.
Archie was a retired employee of Michelin Canada. Always one for a good joke or prank on family and friends, he will be remembered by all as a gentleman, loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife, of 61 years, the former Sylvia Cooper; children, Beth (Frank) Tree, Archie Jr. (Wendy), Lisa (Daniel) Kaulback; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; brother, Robert; sisters-in-law, Ferne, Jeannine. He was predeceased by great-granddaughter, Olivia Tree in infancy; brothers, Hugh, Lyle, Douglas; sister, Elizabeth (Dan) Ross.
Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Upper Stewiacke. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
