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ALAN MCGILLIVRAY Obituary
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours at Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St., WESTWOOD, on Sunday, July 21st from 4-7pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, July 22nd at 11am in Saint Timothy Church, 650 Nichols St., Norwood. Interment will be private.
Alan was raised in Medford, MA and graduated from Medford High in 1971. He earned his BS from Lowell Tech, now UMASS Lowell, graduating with high honors. He earned his MBA from Babson College. Alan was a CPA and had a successful career as a Chief Financial Officer for many well-known firms specializing in Public Relations and Advertising. He loved living in Westwood the past 35 years and had a deep love for Boston sports, especially the Red Sox. He enjoyed relaxing on the beaches of Cape Cod with friends and family. One of his proudest accomplishments, besides his children, was finishing ten Boston Marathons and sixteen Falmouth Road Races. Alan was a family man who loved his children, siblings, nieces and nephews, and his many friends. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, contributions may be sent in honor of Alan's memory to the McGillivray Children's Education and Enrichment Fund for the benefit of Katie and Matthew. https://www.gofundme.com/mcgillivray-children039s-education-amp-enrichment-fund Holden-Dunn-Lawler
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Memories and Condolences
for ALAN MCGILLIVRAY
Leslie Scott-Lysan
July 22, 2019
One of the good guys. Hadn't seen him in years, but his name always brought a smile.
Marian Chani
July 20, 2019
So sorry to hear the news of Alan's passing. We shared a lot of great times together. Memories I will always treasure. Thinking of his lovely family during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Alan.
Tom DeWolfe
July 19, 2019
Deepest condolences and prayers to the McGillivray family at this time of sorrow.
Bob Drapeau
July 19, 2019
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Bob Drapeau
July 19, 2019
Alan was a great friend to me as he was too MANY others. While he had difficult challenges in recent years I would like to remember the good times and the good friend that he was. I hope that when the grief of this moment subsides that we are all left with amazing memories of his humour, his kindness and his love for family and friends. My memories are vast...the opening days at Fenway, watching the first half of the "Snow Game" at his place in Harwichport (which he loved so much!), then driving in a raging blizzard to Wellfleet to catch the rest of it..Wresting the phone cord from around his neck after Game 6 in 86...introducing me to the Squire in Chatham and my first rolling rock beer..finally finding him after a Boston Marathon under a pile of foil blankets exhausted but proud, it wasn't really his thing but he worked so hard to achieve multiple finishes....admiring his working style - he would retire to his man-cave at 9pm flip on the Sox or Celts game and crack a beer...the 67 Sox calendar on the wall and his desktop working OT..seems he was most peaceful there and most productive. I will also remember his passion for his children and his abundant love for Mama-Doo and Macadoo and all his brothers and sisters. His door was always open to me and I will miss him.
Robert Finocchiaro
July 18, 2019
I am deeply saddened by Alan's passing. My condolences to his family. Alan and I were close friends during grade school, junior high school, high school and our college years. Alan was a bright individual who was proud of his community and roots. Alan thoroughly enjoyed sports and loved and cherished his family. He will always remain a close friend. God bless!
Bev Barnard
July 18, 2019
My deepest condolences to all of Alan's family, and rest in peace, my friend. Alan, known to me as 'Mac' became a friend in recent years and was always an interesting and welcome guest on my trivia team. He amazed me with sports knowledge and his ability to instantly name songs from the 60's & 70's. I will miss our conversations and marathon stories.
Greta Roberts
July 18, 2019
My very sincere condolences to the whole family at this sad occasion. May Alan's memory be a blessing for all.
Brian Costello
July 18, 2019
As CFO of Gray Strayton Alan hired me as credit manager and we remained close friends until his passing (over 30 years). He was one of the brightest CFO's I ever met and a wonderful true friend we shared many good times together. I will deeply miss him.
Mike Calabrese
July 18, 2019
I was very sorry to hear about Alan. My condolences to the family. It's been many years, but I have good memories of hanging out together.
Charles Tracy
July 18, 2019
My sincerest condolences to Alan's family. I knew him for the past 20 yrs or so and so enjoyed our meetings and friendship.What a loss to us all. He is and was the kindest of men. My thoughts are with you all.
Betsy Hike
July 17, 2019
Dave, our hearts are aching for you and your family. We have lost 4 brothers and sisters in their fortys between us. They are still with us through their children. Hold on tight to the loving and funny memories. Betsy & Bill Hike
Susan Hawes
July 17, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
July 17, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Our hearts are heavy that Mac is no longer with us. We will always have great memories from business to pleasure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Love, Elaine and Ralph.
Shari Webb
July 17, 2019
My heart breaks as I think of all the wonderful years and times we shared. It was great even when it ended we remained close friends and I will miss our marathon calls. I still cant believe I wont talk to you anymore. Until we meet again I will think of all the memories and smile. My deepest and sincere condolences to Alans beautiful children who he adored, and the whole McGillivray family with love. Shari
July 17, 2019
I met Mac when I first started at TFS. He was a great guy, smart and helpful to us "newbies." And I can't forget that he introduced me to the "Harwichport Hilton" which was I think, the first syndicated real estate rental deal ever! Leave to Mac to put that together. Just a great guy and a class act who will be sorely missed by so many people.
Debbi Clark
July 17, 2019
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Robert Myette
July 17, 2019
So very sorry to hear about Alan...keep him in your heart and thoughts forever..
July 17, 2019
I met Alan when I started at TFS, many years ago. I was a "newbie" staff accountant and along with Jim Ford who started the same time I did. And we just wanted to be sure we were never part of the famed (back then) "easter parade."
Alan was a senior at TFS and was just a fun guy, very smart and always willing and able to help out us new accountants. I will always remember Alan's humor and character. He introduced me to the famed "Harwichport Hilton" where I think he was the one who first put together what is now known as a syndicated real estate deal, except we just rented the house!
He was just a great guy and will be truly missed. My condolences to his immediate and extended family and to all those who were touched by Alan.
Ron DeLucia
July 17, 2019
Will always remember your visit to Ossipee and the many times you attended "T-Day"
Way to young.....
Rest in peace.
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