Ed McGillivray of Ripley remembered as an active community member who could fix anything

By: Liz Dadson  May 30, 2026  400

Edwin Donald McGillivray of Ripley died peacefully, May 28, 2026, a day after his 74th birthday.

He grew up in Kincardine Township and settled in Ripley where he lived for the past 50 years.

Predeceased by his first wife, Sandra (nee Collins); his brother, Ken; and step-siblings, Lee Emmerton and Diane McLeod; his parents, Eunice Emmerton (and Wib) and Wilmer McGillivray, and in-laws, John Collins and Debbie McGillivray.

Ed was a dear father, partner, brother, grandpa, uncle, and friend.

Survived by his partner, Janice; his children, Kelly (David), Kristy, and Matthew; his brother, Rick McGillivray; and step-brothers, Bob and Steve Emmerton.

He’ll be missed by his grandkids, in-laws, Marlene Collins, and Margie and David Lochhead; as well as his nieces and nephews, friends, and Janice’s wonderful family.

Ed worked at Bruce Power for 39 years. He was an active community member, known as a volunteer fireman for 25 years, a regular Legion Hall volunteer, and someone you could always call if you needed a hand.

He was a Jack-of-all-trades who could fix anything, including small engines. He enjoyed fun times at the Legion, his grandkids, fishing, and creating beautiful woodwork.

A private graveside service will be conducted at the Ripley Cemetery, with a Celebration of Life held at a later date.

Memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, or the Ripley-Huron Legion (Branch 44), would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy; arrangements entrusted to the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley; www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.

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Liz Dadson

Liz Dadson is the founder and editor of the Kincardine Record and has been in the news business since 1986.

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