First and foremost, Edwin was a father to six beautiful children who meant the absolute world to him. They were his big loves and his greatest accomplishment in the short time that he was here.
Edwin’s other big love was fishing, where he was employed as a commercial fisherman with the Membertou Band and enjoyed life out on the ocean. Edwin loved playing hockey and started with Sydney Minor Hockey and continued playing regularly into adulthood with the Membertou Rangers. He was a devoted Toronto Maple Leafs fan. Edwin’s ability to capture beautiful photos of the sunset as well as the best selfies are not compared. He knew how to make you laugh with his quick witand humour, as well as a smile and a wave for everyone he came across. Edwin will forever be missed by all those he knew and loved.
Edwin was born on October 1, 1982 to the late Lillian Christmas and Daniel MacGillivary. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Victor Christmas and Mary Isabel Christmas and paternal grandparents Cecilia MacDonald-MacGillivary and Roddie MacGillivary. Edwin also is survived by his Godfather whom he loved very much and considered a second father, Edwale Christmas.
Edwin was predeceased by his uncles Leonard, Edmund, and Benjamin Christmas. Edwin is survived by his six children; Janessa, Jali, Gianna, Jenaya, Jenievive, and James. He is also survived by his wife Jenny Paul. He was predeceased by his Godmother the Late Donna Gould. As well as aunts Catherine Kenny (Howard, deceased) Colleen Dezagiacomo (John) and Elaine (Roddie, deceased). He leaves behind his sister Mabel Joe (Dana), brothers; Duane Christmas, and Roddy Christmas (Sarah) along with nephews and a niece who grew up together as siblings, Curtis (Ellen), Donavon, Madison (Sylvia), Dana, and Mariah (Destiny). He will be missed by his nieces and nephews Lilly, Ava, Ben, Charlie, Isabelle, Curtis, Chase, and Lainee. He will be forever missed by his many godchildren as well.
The wake will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the Membertou Senior Center at 113B Membertou Street and will continue until his funeral on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 11am at St Marguerite Bourgeoys Church. Burial will follow at Membertou Memorial Gardens. Meal and Salite will follow at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.twcurry.com.
The family would love to thank all those who volunteered their time and energy while undergoing the search efforts for Edwin and for bringing him home.
