Ernest Archibald passed away on Sunday August 31, 2014 at the age of92.
He is survived by daughters April(Jerry) Zacharuck, Karen Fouquette, Lois(Ross) Frisken, sons Morris(Jodi) Archibald & Roy(Ann) Archibald.
He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren,
and one great great grandaughter.
Ernie was predeceased by his wife Myrtle, son-in-law George Fouquette,
his parents Charlie and MabelArchibald.
He is also survived by his brother Cameron(Florence) Archibald, his sisters:
Kathleen Cook, Lavina Baldwin, Ruth Braaten and Beth(Jim)Larocque, his sister-in-law Agnes Hanson and brother- in-law Bertil(Doreen)Hanson.
Ernie was born at home on his parent's the farm near Birch Hills Saskatchewan on December 22, 1921. In 1941 he joined the RCAF and in the summer of 1943 he was sent to England as a bomb-aimer, flying in Lancaster bombers. He returned safely after one tour of duty.
Ernie and Myrtle(nee Hanson) were married in 1949, and lived for seven
years on their farm at Birch Hills. They then spent twelve years in
Prince Albert, and fourteen years in Drumheller, where Ernie was employed
with the Canadian Penitentiary Service, before retiring in Innisfailin 1981.
Ernie was a family man who enjoyed woodworking, curling and camping
in the mountains. Ernie will be fondly remembered by his family and friends.
Donations in his honour can be made to Rosefield Care Center,
5023 42 Street, Innisfail, Alberta T4G 1A9, where his wife was so lovingly
cared for.
In lieu of a service, Dad's wish was for a family camping trip to be held in the summer of 2015 to spread both of their ashes.

• Date : 2014-08-31 06:00:00