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Condolence From: Teresa & Marcel Gervais
Condolence: Barry, Maureen & family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father & grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Saturday August 25, 2018
Condolence From: Sandra Lowe
Condolence: I know dad is with mom in heaven and I will always miss them dearly.Their children always came together throughout the good times and especially through the most difficult times.Each one of us returned our love and care for our parents not only near the end of their lives but also throughout many years of sickness as our parents did for us. Thank God for our parents,their four children and unconditional love

Thursday August 23, 2018
Condolence From: Cameron Priebe
Condolence: I will miss you granpa. Your great sense of humor and kindness will not be forgotten.
Wednesday August 22, 2018
Condolence From: Pat McGillivray
Condolence: I have many fond memories of Dad when I was a child. A couple times a year the Wrestling match would come to Pembroke and Dad would walk with me down to Thee Place to watch it. He would hold my hand crossing the street and always said “ This is where it’s dangerous” Birthdays were always special. Mom would buy a brick of Ice cream for supper and it was dads job to serve it. He would take a knife and draw lines across the brick. It would often take what seemed like forever before he finally cut the ice cream so each of us had exactly the same amount. Every day when dad came home from work he would come in the house and say “where’s my dog” then he would give mom a kiss. Every evening after mom passed Barbara Brenda and myself would visit with dad. It almost got to be expected. He loved having the three of up there. If Barbara showed up he would ask where the other two were and if Brenda and I showed up he would ask where Barbara was. I remember walking into the house and dad looking at Barbara and saying “ your in the Master Corporals chair” and she would have to move. Dad could be having a terrible day but if you walked in and said “ lets go for an ice cream cone” he was up and in the truck faster than me. Dad was always telling stories and jokes sometimes the same ones over and over. For example when dad killed a fly with the flyswatter he always laughed and said “ the poor man, he will never fart again.
Or if someone said “time flys ”he would take his watch off and wave it around the room and say it certainly does. My trips to Ottawa for doctors appointments were always special. After his appointment he always wanted to go to Rocking Johnnies Restaurant which was his favourite. He jokingly referred to it as “Rotten Johny” When dads health started failing he would ask what my name was. I would tell him and he would say “Well that’s a funny name” I would tell him I was his son and he would say “ Oh I can’t believe that” Even when dad was failing he still had a sense of humour. And finally each night before the three of left to go home dad would say. “ I am going to go to bed… cover up my head…the big rock candy mountain. Where all the jails are made of tin and you can walk right out just the same as you walked in…. the big rock candy mountain. And when dad could no longer remember all the words, the three of us would finish it for him.
Have a peaceful sleep dad. Love you always Paddy
Wednesday August 22, 2018
Condolence From: John Priebe
Condolence: I have a lot of love and respect for norm. He and I sang a million songs together and laughed and had such a wonderful friendship for so many years. My dad and I considered Norm our best friend. His big smile and great sense of humour made him such a joy to be around especially at our hunt camp for more than 20 years .I had the pleasure of playing /singing for him one last time around 2 years ago while he was at the home. While I sang , he smiled the biggest smile and sang with me some of his favourite songs we used to do a long time ago .It was so wonderful to reconnect with my friend .We BOTH loved it so much ! WHAT A GREAT MAN ! Condolences to the family .
Wednesday August 22, 2018
Condolence From: Dan and Harlene Yeas
Condolence: Dear McGillivray Family

A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts, through us, they live on. Our deepest condolences.
Wednesday August 22, 2018
Condolence From: Pauline. And. Ingolf
Condolence: Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Uncle norm will be missed. You all did so good in taking care of your parents. Thinking of the family at this time of loss. Polly
Wednesday August 22, 2018
Condolence From: Mary Margaret St Pierre
Condolence: You have my deepest sympathy during this difficult time
May loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
Wednesday August 22, 2018
Condolence From: Marc Letellier
Condolence: Best father in law ever.
Will always remember norm singing the wild colonial boys.
And he always had a joke up his sleeve,
Hope there’s a place for Norm to have a 50.
We will miss you and remember you always.
Tuesday August 21, 2018
Condolence From: christine deschamps
Condolence: I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed both Norm and Ann when we were neighbors. We certainly had a few good laughs together over the years.
Tuesday August 21, 2018
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