MacGILLIVRAY, JOHN SCOTT - The passing of John Scott MacGillivray of Stanley, NB, husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (Moss) MacGillivray, occurred on Monday, June 6, 2011 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. John was born on March 8, 1932 in Chamcook, NB, the youngest of eight children, he was the son of the late Angus and Nellie (McNichol) MacGillivray. John graduated from High School in Blacks Harbour, received his Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, Masters of Education and Certificate of Reality Therapy from the University of New Brunswick. John began his teaching career in Stanley, where he met his Elizabeth, wife of almost 52 years. He also taught in Taymouth school and in Goose Bay, Labrador. Most of his teaching career was in Boiestown at the Upper Miramichi Regional High School where he was an Administrator. John was active in sports as a young man and also coached several basketball and hockey teams later on into adulthood. John was a well respected member of the Masonic Order, he was past master of Landmark Lodge, Boiestown, All bodies of Scottish Rite, including having been Past Most Wise Sovereign of King Solomon Chapter-Rose Croix, Past Commander-in-Chief of NB Sovereign Consistory, Honorary Inspector-General 33 degree, Past Provincial Grand Master of Order of Scotland, Member of Luxor Shrine, Fredericton Shrine Club and Fredericton Fire Brigade Shrine Unit. John held the position of Mayor of Stanley, was President of the Capital Region Development Commission, was a school board member and also facilitated the development of the Stanley Players Theatre. He was an active member of St. Thomas Anglican Church in Stanley where he was a lay reader. In addition to his wife, Elizabeth “Betty”, John is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (Martin) Greechan; sons, Kenneth (Carolyn McConnel), Kris (Rebekka), Scott (Angie Amos); seven grandchildren whom he idolized, Alex and Fraser MacGillivray, Rachel, Daniel and Elizabeth Greechan, Nickolas MacGillivray and Cheyanne MacGillivray; sisters, Dorothy of Ontario and Jean of Nova Scotia; brother, Everett of Ontario; several nieces and nephews and special niece, June (Bud) Armstrong. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by his sister, Ruth and brothers, Sid, Donnie and Chet.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Members of the Landmark Lodge # 51 F&AM are asked to assemble on Wednesday at 6:30 for a Tribute Service. A Funeral Service will take place at St. Thomas Anglican Church, Stanley, NB on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 2 pm with Rev. Wendy Amos-Binks and Rev. Canon Elaine Hamilton officiating. Interment will take place in St. Paul’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Cross Creek, NB. A reception will follow in the church hall. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Sick Children, Stanley School Breakfast Program, Anglican Parish of Stanley or the charity of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com