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Florence Evans MacGillivray
1930 - 2013
Florence Evans MacGillivray
1930 - 2013
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BORN
1930
DIED
2013
Florence MacGillivray Obituary
Born February 27, 1930 in Smith's Cove, Digby County, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of George and Violet Larramore.
Flo was a registered nurse for more than 40 years with 20 of those years spent as a member of nursing administration at the IWK Hospital for Children. When Flo retired from the IWK she was the assistant director of nursing for the hospital.
She received her training as a nurse at the Herbert Reddy Memorial Hospital, Montreal. In 1956, she earned a teaching and supervision diploma from Dalhousie University.
Flo was one of the founding organizers of the IWK Children's Miracle Telethon and was very active and devoted to that cause over the years.
Always interested in sports, she enjoyed playing high school basketball before taking up golfing and curling in later years. She was a 15-year member of Hartlen Point Golf Club and an active curler for 14 years. She was a past president of the Mayflower Curling Club Day ladies division.
Always community-minded, Flo served on numerous boards of directors and community committees including sitting on the board of directors of the Victoria General Hospital in Halifax.
Flo was an active member of St Michael's Church since 1958. She was a founding and active member of the Catholic Women's League of Canada for St Michael's since 1969. She served as a CWL president separately at the parish, diocesan and at the provincial level. She was a National Council Life Member.
Mom's first priority and love was her family. Her boys Rob, Ray and Steve loved her very much and will miss her deeply. When her husband died in 1976 with her boys all in their teens her sons all felt Flo was mother and father and was always there for them. Even though she took life seriously and excelled at anything she put her mind to, her sense of humour was never far away.
Flo is predeceased by her husband, W. Harry MacGillivray, sisters: Mildred Williams (Irving), Marion Patterson (Cyril), brothers: Lloyd Larramore (Chris), Watson Larramore (Violet). She is survived by her sister Lillian McBride (Lorne); children: Robert MacGillivray (Shannon), Raymond MacGillivray (Cathy) and Stephen MacGillivray (Kara) of Fredericton; grandchildren: Matthew, Samantha, Hollie, Brittany and Katie; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff of VON, Palliative Care and RJF. Special thanks to Dr. Adrienne Watson and Jacqueline LeMoine and Betty Neil who provided personal care to Mom during her illness.
The funeral will take place at St Michael's Church in Spryfield at 14 St Michaels Avenue Monday September 16, 2013. The service will begin at 10:30, there will be a meet and greet one hour prior to the service in the foyer and a reception after the service in the church hall. To leave an online condolence, please visit: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com
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Mona Lake (larramore)
September 16, 2013
Thinking of you all at this time. Aunt Flo was such a beautiful person I shall cherish every mememory of her as I know you shall.
Alan McDaid
September 16, 2013
Dear Rob and Shannon and family,
Our deepest condolances for the passing of your Mom Flo. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Love
Al & Mary McDaid
gina fagan
September 15, 2013
Thinking of you all. Sorry for your loss. Memories are great to help you through this hard time. Gina Fagan
September 15, 2013
Dear Ray and Cathy,
We are very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Reg and Carol Hynes
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Heather Perks, BScN
September 15, 2013
My sincere sympathy to "Flo's" family.
I was an IWK staff person who was a nurse manager and later an OPD clinic nurse. I remember Flo with only the highest regards as being always consistent in her interactions with all staff and being so supportive. We knew that she expected only the best from her staff and worked very hard to meet her high standard of care.
I know you will all treasure the many happy times with her.
Sincerely
Heather
Betty Henneberry & Family
September 15, 2013
Rob, Ray, Steve & Family,
Sorry sorry to hear about Flo's passing. Flo trained me during my time in Nursing School. She was a wonderful friend and neighbour. Our thoughts are with you all.
September 15, 2013
Rob, Shannon, Samantha and Brittany, wanted to pass along our condolences on your mom's passing. She certainly fought her illness with courage and strength. After reading her obituary it is evident she lived her whole life that way. She was so fortunate to have had your love and support and I hope that you gain comfort during this sad time thinking about memories of the full life she lead and the knowledge that you were able to help her live her final days according to her wishes.
Sandra Janes and family
Larry & Joanne Oakley
September 14, 2013
Dear Rob, Ray and Steve
So sorry to hear about Flo. She was a very special lady. Larry and I are thinking of you all.
Kevin Juteau
September 14, 2013
Steve, Ray and family
I am sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Just a note to let you know I am thinking about at this time.
Kevin Juteau
Dorothy Grant
September 14, 2013
I was very sad to hear of Flo's death because I have wonderful memories of her especially during the year our beloved son David was a patient at the IWK.. She was a very kind, very compassionate nurse and her visits to our son's room on Five East always left me feeling comforted. I was also never forget the day during the Telethon when she interviewed ma and so sensitively had me share with her the sorrow we had experienced hosing a child but also how much it has meant for us to create a trust fund at the IWK in his memory!
Jim and Susan Ward
September 14, 2013
Bob, Shannon and family, we are very sorry to hear of Flo's passing. We know from your words you were very close to her.
September 13, 2013
My most sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of your dear mother. Flo was a very good friend of mine a few years ago, through CWL. We shared many things, even some good laughs along the way. She was a wonderful lady, smart, kind, and generous with her time and talents. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Sincerely, Irene Lefort.
September 13, 2013
Our condolences to you all - we had so much fun with your Mom when we were
growing up together. She was always such a caring person - well suited to her
vocation. Enid Conrod, Audrie & Jeff Boulet - cousins.
Louis, Carol and Josh
September 13, 2013
Steve, Kara and Katie., we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 13, 2013
To Family and Friends of Florence MacGillivray: Sincere condolences from the Mayflower Curling Club Day Ladies. Her memory will endure in the hearts of her curling family.
Susan Crooks,
President, MCC Day Ladies
Jill and Daniel MacDow
September 13, 2013
Rob, Shannon, Samantha and Brittany, so sorry to hear about your Mom and grandmother, thinking of you all!
September 13, 2013
To Rob,Ray and Steve & Family
I want to sent my condolences . Aunt Flo was truly a beautiful and thoughtful person.May all the good memories you shared with her ease your sorrow .
Love Donna,Steve and Jonathan Franks
Debbie (Henneberry) Shadbolt
September 13, 2013
Rob, Ray, Stephen & Family, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Growing up in Thornhill Park, I always remembered your Mom as a very sweet and kind lady and also for the amazing job she did in raising you 3 boys. My thoughts are with you all during this very sad time.
Gordon Hubley
September 13, 2013
Sincere condolences from all the employees at Hobart Canada .Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Bette Perry
September 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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