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ALASDAIR PETER MACGILLIVRAY

Date of Passing: Mar 25, 2013

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ALASDAIR PETER MACGILLIVRAY It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Alasdair Peter MacGillivray who passed away Monday, March 25, 2013, at 51 years old, with family by his side. Alasdair emigrated from Inverness, Scotland with his family in March 1968 and graduated from Kildonan East Collegiate in 1979. In the same year, he married Kay Waite, and not long after, they had two children: Jason and Sara. During this time he was accepted into the apprenticeship program at CN yards, Transcona, which he successfully completed in 1983. After many years at CN, his career changed to the mining industry in the North West Territories, and then once again in 2011 to Acrylon Plastics. In 2010 Al became "Papa Freebird" to his first grandson, Lyndon. Then in September 2012, his first granddaughter, Leah. Alasdair was a committed family man and both of his children did him proud. Jason became a R.C.M.P. officer in 2009, Sara is presently completing her Media Arts Degree in Vancouver. Alasdair met his partner Liliana and her children in 2011 and began a new chapter of his life. He will sadly be missed by his partner Liliana Gomez (Dylan, DJ); son Jason (Nichole) and grandchildren Lyndon, Leah; daughter Sara; father Alasdair (Bonnie); sister Veronica; brother Richard (Wanda), and ex-wife and friend Kay.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 30, 2013

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

  • Hello, Liliana, I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing, he and I shared alot of time together looking for houses in the year that I met him. I know he was a happy man after having met you and your family. He was taken much too soon........I hope this finds you well, altho heartbroken I'm sure and I know he was proud to have you by his side all through his illness. Prayers to you and your family. - Posted by: Connie Brown-Kornik (Friend and Real Estate Agent) on: Sep 07, 2013

  • Al, Today we took the journey back up to Cross Lake. It has been a busy, emotional two weeks for Jason and I. Today we start the healing, today it becomes real as we carry on with our daily life. We could feel you with us today on our drive home cram packed somewhere between the kids. We felt your presence, and that gave us a piece of mind. I promise to take care of Jason and love him to the end of time. I promise to be here to support him through this difficult time good days and bad. I promise to cut a piece of birthday cake at the kids birthdays just for you. I know you will be there with them guiding them and keeping them safe. I promise I will do my part to keep you alive in the kids hearts. They will know the kind of man you were and how much you loved them. I know you will be with is always. Send jason strength to get through the tough days, he will miss you everyday with his whole heart. Love you always Nichole xoxox - Posted by: Nichole MacGillivray (daughter in law ) on: Apr 06, 2013

  • As I sit here in front of this dam keyboard, tears welling up & spilling over: Hands still shaking with anger & great sorrow. Still pictures & moving memories of Alasdair running through my mind! The words I mean to type seem to be so hard to find. There would not be enough ink in this cursed machine for all the tales to be told of this good, courageous & brave Scotsman. To have been known as a friend, I take great Honour & Pride. To the family & loved ones all our sorrows run deep. For on the wings of a beautiful Dragon, Alasdair has gone forth seeking those before him! Till we meet again old Friend! D. - Posted by: D (old friend) on: Apr 03, 2013

  • I cannot believe I am writing this heartfelt tribute to you Al, you will be missed by all who knew you,, I will miss all the e-mails you sent me weekly I just wish there were not so many miles between us, as you called it the big pond, our heartfelt condolences to all the family, rest in peace AL love Linda, David, Marc, Gary and Abby xoxoxo - Posted by: linda campbell (cousin) on: Apr 02, 2013

  • Al, your energy and positive outlook were contagious. We were blessed to have known you. "The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively" (Bob Marley) - Posted by: Deana (friend) on: Apr 01, 2013

  • Love you Papa Freebird xoxo - Posted by: Leah MacGillivray (Granddaughter ) on: Mar 31, 2013

  • Love you Papa Freebird xoxox - Posted by: Lyndon (Grandson ) on: Mar 31, 2013

  • I remember Alasdair when we lived down the street from each other in the mid 70's. I was close friends with his sister, Veronica. I am sorry to hear of your loss, my sympathy to the family. He was a great kid with a sense of humor and very much like his father. - Posted by: Carol Bamforth (old neighbor from Keenleyside Street- 75-79) on: Mar 30, 2013

  • You fought a long and difficult battle with leukemia and never gave up hope. I admire the positive attitude you had right to the end. The strength you had in being able to endure the harsh treatment which sadly was all in vain. Life will never be the same without you . Rest in Peace. Love, Dad. - Posted by: Alasdair Ross (Father) on: Mar 30, 2013

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