MacGillivray, Roland Joseph - Age 79, Valley. Our dearest husband, father and brother, passed away surrounded by his family on February 19, 2023, in Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro after a long courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in New Glasgow on November 4, 1943, he was a son of late John D. and Mae MacGillivray.

Rollie, as he was affectionately known, worked in Boston for the banks for a few years, before returning to Nova Scotia. He worked for nearly three decades in the finance industry, achieving numerous awards. Rollie loved the outdoors, gardening, long walks with the dogs, his grandkids and being at the cottage in Mt. Thom. He and Barb travelled the world, but his favourite trip was with the family to Prince Edward Island. He was always involved in all aspects of his children's lives, whether he was coaching baseball or as Cub Scout leader.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers, Angus, Henry, Joey, John “Buddy” and his sister, Mary Christine.

Lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Barbara (Currie) MacGillivray; his children, Scott (Mary) MacGillivray, Jennifer (Scott) Hartlen, Tim MacGillivray and Patrick MacGillivray; his grandchildren, Nicholas, William, Jaden and Landen; his sisters, Marie, Ann Louise, Rose, Judy and brother, Frank as well as several nieces and nephews.

A sincere thank you to the VON homecare team and the CEHHC Palliative Care unit.

Donations may be made to the Parkinson's Society or VON. Family flowers only.

A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, February 25th at 11:30am in the Immaculate Conception Church, 669 Prince St., Truro, NS with Father Jim O’Connor officiating. Reception to follow in Campbell Hall. Webcasting will begin at 11:28am (AST). Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro, NS. Online condolences available at www.ColchesterCommunity.com