"Don" Donald Wayne McGillivray

We are sad to announce the passing of Donald Wayne McGillivray of Neepawa. He died on May 30, 2022, four days prior to his 79th birthday . Don passed away at the Neepawa Health Centre surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with Covid 19.

In 1965, Don and Janet were married and started building their life together in Neepawa. Don began his 39 year career at Safeway, retiring in 2001. 

Don was a dedicated family man who loved volunteering in the community. He spent many years involved in Scouting and in retirement volunteered with the Beautiful Plains Museum, the book store, the Beautiful Plains Archives and the genealogy club. Don loved travelling, was an avid stamp collector, and was the proud owner of his 1956 Ford.

Don was predeceased by his mother Irene, father Ross and brother Roy. He is survived by his wife Janet, daughter Karin (Jamie), son Kevin (Leona), daughter Jennifer (Joel) and grandchildren Ross, Garrett, Sidney, Hannah, Emily, Danielle, Evan and Sadie.

His celebration of life will be held June 3 at the Neepawa Legion. 

The family requests everyone to bring a mask.

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