Douglas McGilvray

June 28, 2025

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June 28, 2025

Wayne, New Jersey

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Douglas McGilvray Obituary

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Start: 2025-07-07T20:00:00
End: 2025-07-08T00:00:00
Location: Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home

We are sad to announce that on June 28, 2025, Douglas McGilvray of Wayne, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Douglas' memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Douglas' journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Elizabeth McGilvray and Dugald McGilvray; his wife Lorraine; his sisters, Jean Watson Esselink of New Britain and Liz Hemminger of Montclair, N. J.; and his siblings-in-law, Paul Hemminger, Michael Machette of Wharton, N. J., Denny Pizarro and Pat Sanford of Summerfield.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to P.O.L. Fire company #2, P.O. Box#1, Wayne, N.J. 07470.

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July 2, 2025

Carol and Mark Prokay sent flowers

“To our adjacent neighbor and friend in West Sunbury! Sending our deepest sympathies on the loss of a wonderful, hard working person.”

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July 1, 2025

Marilyn Callihan wrote a sympathy message

“Lorraine, we are extending sympathy & love to you & your family in this time of loss. It hit Hal really hard 🥲 They were brave firefighters together for many years & shared many painful memories & also some hilarious ones! He’ll always be remembered. May our Lord Jesus comfort your heart. Marilyn & Hal”

July 1, 2025

Carol Prokay wrote a sympathy message

“So very sorry for your loss. Doug was such a wonderful person🙏. We enjoyed seeing him when he came to West Sunbury, enjoying working on his property. What a hard worker. We enjoyed our conversations with him and the warmth in his kind heart. Our hearts are so very sad. We will miss you Doug❤️”

June 30, 2025

J DR wrote a sympathy message

“I’m truly sorry to read this news. Doug was an amazing person and mentor to me for many years during the early years of my career. He was kind enough to share his beautiful condo in Hawaii with my family and me, not once but twice. Doug and I would meet often after his retirement to catchup on life, he always loved to hear about my success and children. Doug sent me a card this past Christmas that is still on my desk. I went to a medium today and he came through, I had no idea he passed. 🙏🏽”

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Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home
567 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470

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