In Celebration of

Robert (Bob) D. McGilvery

April 22, 1929 - October 24, 2020

We are sad to announce the passing of Robert McGilvery on Saturday October 24, 2020; but take joy in knowing he has entered into God’s presence with his family at his side. Bob was 91 and the beloved husband of Gail McGilvery for 64 years.
Loving father of Margaret (David) Shanahan, Alex McGilvery, William (Marie) McGilvery, and Cheryl (Rick) Lang. Proud grandfather of Elliott, Gordon, Kelly, late Douglas, Nicholas, Brandon, and Leanne. Great grandfather of Carson and the twins Chase and Caleb. Predeceased by his brothers James, William, and Harry, and by his sisters Grace and Chrissie.
Robert was born in Kirkintilloch, Scotland and moved to Canada in 1954. Meeting Gail meant he never completed his plan to travel to Australia.
Robert loved the outdoors; from fishing and camping with his brothers, to canoe trips with the family, to enjoying his cottage on Lake Manitouwabing.
He was also an avid 10-pin bowler and loved to sing in choirs; at St Luke’s United Church, McKellar United Church, and as a member of the Queensmen Male Chorus.
Robert was also an excellent carpenter and built several items for the cottage and for their home. Gail’s favourite, the solid-oak curio cabinet, is still in her room.
He had a quick wit, a love of snacks, and a dry sense of humour. Bob was also kind to everyone he met. And as a travelling salesman of everything from boats, to backpacks, to knives, to RV awnings, he met a lot of people throughout Ontario. It was his friendly, honest, and trustworthy relationship with customers that led to his success in business.
The family is sincerely thankful to the care Robert received from Tansley Woods Retirement Home. Donations to Sleeping Children Around the World in memory of Robert would be gladly accepted. http://www.scaw.org/ donations-home

Guestbook

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Audrey McGilvery-Davis (Sister- in Law)

Entered November 9, 2020 from Abergavenny , Monmouthshire . Wales UK

Bob!! the few times we were able to meet was a great pleasure and you and the family are often in my thoughts . We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to you in Mississauga and the amazing 3 day drive to Winnipeg to meet Bill and Alice . Precious Memories indeed. To meet you and your family was such a joy.
God Bless you ,
Love
Audrey

Bob and Laureen Kinnear (Good friend and fellow chorister at St Luke's United Curch)

Entered November 9, 2020 from Etobicoke

Sincere condolences to all the wide family members. Please see nor Please see note for Bob and Gail n Gail's obituary

Audrey (Sister in Law.)

Entered December 1, 2020 from Wales and

Bob and his brothers and sisters had a childhood without their mother who tragically died when they were very young and were cared for by relations and their young eldest sister Grace who was just a child herself, World war two made it difficult for their father to look after 6 very young children but he brought them up to be good citizens and respect other people and behave honestly. Bob and his twin were very intelligent and usually came top of the class at their school in turn and turn about and Both went to Glasgow College of Engineering and gained high honours. Their younger brother Harry had a great respect for them - he was tiny baby when their Mother died .They served in the Army for their National Service and were good athletes though different in temperament they were extremely close . And are greatly missed by many as the last of the family Mcgilvery of William and Jessie McG livery of Kirkintilloch . R IP.