Obituary of Larry George Archibald

Larry George Archibald Eight days shy of his 75th birthday, Larry passed away January 5th, 2025, at home with his loving wife at his side. Born January 13th, 1950, at St. Martha’s Hospital in Antigonish Nova Scotia on a Friday the 13th and a lefty to Ross and Shirley (Milbury) Archibald. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara (Kaiser), children Nadine McKenna (Doug) Samantha Dunnet (Arly), and Eric Archibald (Melissa). Grandchildren Brittani (Caleb), Scott (Christina), Tyler, Alex, Ben, and Sophie. Great grandchildren Madison, Morgan, Makenna, Charlotte, and Savannah. His brother Paul (Cathy) Archibald, and sister Rowena (Travis) Carling. His brother in law Ronnie (Bonny) Kaiser, sisters in law Joann (Shane) Connolly, Bonnie (Lynn) Kennedy, April (Steve) Watters, and several nieces and nephews. Larry was predeceased by parents Ross and Shirley, parents in law Aubrey and Nora Kaiser, a sister in infancy Christena, and a brother in infancy Andrew. Larry started his working career in the woods next to his dad and uncles. He worked for the Department of Transportation. These jobs led to a long career as a heavy machine operator with companies such as Dexter, Nova Construction, and Pioneer Coal. He also worked with many independent operators. Larry enjoyed camping, reading, gardening, and a lifetime of animals. His TV was also a great source of entertainment from cooking shows to wrestling. But his greatest loves were his grandchildren, and tinkering in his “shop”. Visiting will be from 2:00-4:00pm on Friday, January 10th, 2025, and from 12:00-2:00pm on January 11th, 2025 with a service to follow at 2:00pm. Services will be at Kirk Memorial Church in Aspen with Derek Ellsworth officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kirk Memorial United Church. Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of H.W. Angus Funeral Home.