Obituary of Fraser Robert Archibald

Mr. Robert "Fraser" Archibald was born in New Glasgow, NS, on September 21, 1933, he was the only child of the late Robert Anderson Archibald and Jean Nancy (Fraser) of Alma, NS. Fraser moved to Sussex in 1955 to start his journey with the Kings County Record as a printer, photographer and eventually plant superintendent for 25 years, during that time he also was a wedding photographer. He worked at the Sussex Health Center in the maintenance department for many years and finished off his working career at St Paul's United Church as Custodian and was also known for his quotes posted on the Church sign each week. Fraser will live on in the hearts of his wife, Zaversia Mae (Mason) Archibald; Their Children: Irene Booth (Jim) of Oona River, BC, Andria Lunchi (Carlos) of Rothesay, NB, Carolyn Johnston (Harvey) of Hampton NB, Gordon Archibald (Valerie) of Ottawa ON, Allyson McCormack of Truro NS; Special Friends: Cindy Campbell of Sussex, NB and Stephen Colwell (Terry) of Sussex, NB, Glenn McCormack (Tammy) of St Catherines, ON, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; his cousin, Rev. John Cameron (Ann) of Charlottetown, PE and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Robert Fraser Archibald of Sussex passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on August 5, 2015 at the age of 81. Special thanks to Florence Burgess of the New Brunswick Extra Mural Sussex Unit and the Staff of the Saint John Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176) from where visitation will be held at Wallace Funeral Home on Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 6-8pm. A service celebrating Fraser’s life will be held from St Paul's United Church on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 3:00pm. A private family interment will be held followed by a time of fellowship with the family in the St. Paul's United Church Hall. If you are considering making a memorial donation the family has recommended the Canadian Red Cross and the Sussex Unit of New Brunswick Extra Mural.