Macniven was born Sept. 6, 1935, in Perth, Scotland, to James Davidson Macniven and Annie Strathearn Young (Clark) Macniven. He worked with his father who managed a butcher shop in Perth. He served apprenticeship with Mackay Decorators, a well known painting and wallpapering company in Scotland. He then served in the British Army for two years. He immigrated to Stamford and was a painting and wallpapering contractor. He also spent some time coaching Stamford Youth Hockey and played soccer as a member of the German Club.
Macniven is survived by his son, Scott Macniven (Patty); a granddaughter; brother, Sandy Macniven (Sheila); nieces and a nephew; great nieces and nephew; sister-in-law, Patricia (Anthony) Martello of Riverside.
Calling hours are Thursday, April 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Shippan's Thomas M. Gallagher Funeral Home (same building as Bosak Funeral Home) 453 Shippan Ave., Stamford, with a family service to be held in Scotland at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Macniven’s memory to Stamford Youth Hockey Association or The Swedish Exchange Program c/o Patty Healy 27 Cousins Rd Stamford, CT 06903.
For more information, please visit: http://www.gallagherfuneralhome.com
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