William Harry Archibald

ARCHIBALD, William Harry (Bill), 62, of Halifax, died quietly in his sleep on Saturday, March 17. Born in Halifax, he was the youngest son of Marion (Muggah) Archibald, Halifax, and the late A. Gordon Archibald. Bill worked at Maritime Tel&Tel for many years. A keen reader and philosopher, he lived his life with equanimity, insight and humour. Bill was well known for his room-filling baritone voice, his good cheer and his passion for harmonica. Music and poetry were extremely important to him, and his love of a good joke and his fond recollection of childhood memories will be missed. He is survived by a sister, Anne Fraser, Victoria, B.C.; and brothers, David (Robin), Toronto; George (Kate), Halifax. He is fondly remembered by his eight nieces and nephews, and nine great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his father, A. Gordon Archibald; and brother-in-law, Murray Fraser. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cruikshank's Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor Street.

A service to honour Bill's memory will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Cruikshank's Funeral Home. Donations may be made to Connections Clubhouse, 1221 Barrington Street, Halifax. NS. To view or place an online message of condolence please visit www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com