Paul F. MacGillivray

Paul F. MacGillivray obituary, Arlington, MA

Paul F. MacGillivray

Paul MacGillivray Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington on May 25, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Paul F. MacGillivray, of Arlington, May 23, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Pauline A. (Minton) MacGillivray. Devoted father of Richard MacGillivray of Littleton, Robert MacGillivray, his wife Rachelle, of Arlington, Jacqueline Colebourn and her husband Kenneth, of Northborough, Michael MacGillivray of Arlington and the late Marianne MacGillivray. Loving grandfather of Stephen MacGillivray, David MacGillivray, Kyle Colebourn, Joshua Colebourn, and Christian Colebourn. Brother of the late Barbara Durbin, her late husband Jerry Durbin and Mary MacGillivray. Further survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at St. Camillus Church, 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlington, Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM, followed by a funeral mass at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Services will conclude with burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.
For directions, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Paul MacGillivray's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

Make a Donation
in Paul MacGillivray's name

How to support Paul's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Paul MacGillivray's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Paul MacGillivray's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?