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McGILLIVRAY, John Ernest (Ernie)

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Quietly, at Sunnybrook and Women's College, in his 89th year. John was predeceased by his wife Eileen nee Harris (Burke) and his brothers Hugh and Don McGillivray. He is survived by his sisters Jean Alton and Marion Gleiser. Born on the family farm near Paisley, Ontario, John was proud of his roots in Bruce County. John lived in Toronto where he worked for the Toronto Star. He proudly served his country during WWII as a member of the R.C.A.F. He returned to work for the federal government. John spent his last years happily as a resident of the Veterans' Wing at Sunnybrook. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews, family and friends. A Funeral Service was held at Trull "North Toronto" Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, on Monday, December 13, 2004 at 11:00 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund, The Sunnybrook Veterans' Fund or The Canadian Cancer Society. - 12/14/2004 - ID5373551