PATRICK CHARLES ARCHIBALD, beloved husband of Iris Archibald, passed away suddenly with his wife by his side at the Chinook Regional Hospital, on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the age of 66 years.
Besides his loving wife Iris, Pat is survived by his sons, Mark (Shaylyn), Robert (Deborah), Patrick Jr. (Rene) and Tim; by his eight grandchildren; brothers John, Jerry, Gene (Brigette), Steve (Kate); sisters Edie (Fred), Trudy (Ken) as well as three brothers-in-law Don, Dean & Darrell and their families with whom he shared a close relationship, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by two very special friends Cliff and Elaine Lutz.
Pat was predeceased by his parents Bob and Vi Archibald, two brothers, Harry and Robert, his parents-in-law Murray and Lenora Lumley, and three sisters-in-law, Lillian, Judy and Beverly.
Pat was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on July 13, 1955. In 1972 he came to work at the Alberta Game Farm in Edmonton, there he met the love of his life, Iris and together they were married in 1974. They had a wonderful 47 years and four sons together. Pat loved hunting and camping trips with his family. He was very proud of his family. A special place to camp was at Lessard Lake by Edmonton with the Kesler cousins, and he spent many happy times there. Over the years, Pat worked at a few jobs including Lethbridge Messenger and Glascon Ind. He ran his own business Advanced Fiberglass Products for a few years before finally working for Loomis Express for the last ten years before retirement in 2020.
The family would like to thank the team of security guards, paramedics, nurses and doctors who worked so hard to try to save him on Saturday evening.
A Celebration of Pat's Life will be held at the COALHURST COMMUNITY CENTRE, 527-50th Avenue, Coalhurst, AB, on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 1-4 p.m.
In memory of Pat, memorial tributes may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to Stars Air Ambulance.
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