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    1. [Antigonish] MacGILLIVRAY, Charles Joseph/obit
    2. Linda Darling
    3. Halifax Herald April 2, 2004 MacGILLIVRAY, Charles Joseph - 67, Bay Loch Road, Lakevale, Antigonish Co., formerly of Antigonish, died March 30,2004, in Florida. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late John D. and Margaret "Bibby" (Wilmot) MacGillivray. Charlie worked at CHNS and CBC Radio Halifax and CFXU TV in Antigonish. For many years he was well-known working at the Bergengren Credit Union, where he was very popular with staff and customers alike. While there he was instrumental in setting up the first computer system for the credit union. Charlie was involved in many community groups and events over the years. He was a member of the Antigonish Highland Society and their pipe band, and was a member of the 100 pipers who marched across the Canso Causeway at its official opening in 1955. He was also a member of Antigonish Minor Hockey, Antigonish Housing Authority, and the Cape George Hiking Trail. Charlie was known for his sense of humor and goaltending for numerous hockey teams over the years. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Jean (Delaney); son, John, Toronto; daughters, Ann, Winnipeg; Catty (Steve Nault), Ottawa; brothers, Rev. Angus MacGillivray, Lakevale; Ronald; sisters, Doris, Mary, Antigonish; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Anna Claire. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 and 7-9 PM Sunday, both in MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish. Liturgy of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Monday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Rev. Angus MacGillivray and Rev. Daniel MacDonald presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. www.MacIsaacs.ca

    04/02/2004 02:08:32