BiII passed away, suddenIy at his home, on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Born on February 24, 1954, to parents Robert and Anna (ne WaIIace) ArchibaId, William ArnoId Craig ArchibaId was 64 years oId. Fond memories of BiII wiII remind us of his dry wit, his Iove of famiIy and his cats Betty Boop and SyIvester, and his totaI devotion to his spouse, Audrey. His gentIe, kind hearted ways were a gift to aII who knew him. BiII gave generousIy of his time by tireIessIy voIunteering to his community and heIping his friends. His Iove of basebaII and raIIies were famous.
BiII wiII be IovingIy remembered by his spouse Audrey Vadacchino and his sibIings-in- Iaw Marianna Arella, Fiore (CIaudia) Vadacchino, and Mackie (MicheI Robert de Massy) Vadacchino, and a Iarge circIe of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. AIong with his parents, BiII is predeceased by brother-in-Iaw AIdo Arella.
Visitation wiII take pIace at McGlynn FamiIy FuneraI Home, (519-527-1390) 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 3-5 p.m. and again on Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 12 p.m. untiI 2 p.m. when a funeraI service to honour Bills Iife wiII be heId. A reception wiII foIIow in the fellowship haII of Egmondville United Church, 26 Kippen Road, Egmondville.
As expressions of sympathy, memoriaI donations to BIuewater Area FamiIy HeaIth Team or the charity of ones choice wouId be appreciated by the famiIy. CondoIences can be made by visiting Bills onIine memoriaI at www.mcglynnfamiIyfuneraIhome.com
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Rob and Brenda Miller
We only just found out about Bill’s passing in 2021, when I drove to Seaforth to do some library research.
I was translating some old letters from 1954 from my father-in-law, who was a recent immigrant from Germany working on the Archibald farm near Seaforth. He describes Bill’s birth and arrival on the farm — his mother Anna was so happy!
My father-in-law kept in touch with Bob and Anna Archibald after they moved away from Seaforth and started their own family. My wife remembers visiting the farm when she was a child, she remembers Bill, and how very kind he was to her. She credits him with teaching her how to read, since he gave her all of his old comic books.
We wish he was still here, we would have liked to have shared what we learned in these letters with him.
Meaghan (Whalen) Young
Audrey,
The news of Bill’s passing was most definitely a shock to us all and heavied our hearts in sorrow.
Sending continued prayers and love to you, your families, and friends.
Meaghan
Robert E McIvor
Audrey, I was truly shocked and saddened by Bill&&single&&s sudden passing. My heart goes out to you. Bill was a man after my own heart, with the big screen hi-def TV and sofa with built in serving trays to enjoy sports, food and beer at the utmost. I regret not seeing more of both of you in the last few years.
With my sincere condolences, and love,
Rob
S.A. Brown
My sincere condolences to your family members during this most difficult time
He lived to enjoy his life and leaves his most treasure memories for you to share.
May God give you the strength to help you cope as He assures us at ISAIAH 41:10 says: “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious,for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes I will really help you. I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteous-ness”
Tom and Sue
Dear Audrey,
We were so sorry to hear about Bill. Tom always talks about the wonderful times he has had over the years with you and Bill. He will be in our thoughts and you in our prayers.
Love Sue, Tom and Kaz
Constance and Philippe
Dear Audrey, how difficult it must be to face such an unexpected and sudden departure of your loving partner! Our hearts and thoughts are with you and with the Archibald and Vadacchino families and friends.
Unable to make it tomorrow for the service, we will join our thoughts to yours, celebrate the memory of Bill, his kindness and gentleness and send you spiritually all the energy and strength we can muster to carry you through this trying ordeal.
With our most sincere affection, Constance and Philippe
Ian and Robin Rowe
We were sorry to hear of Bill&&single&&s passing. He will always be remembered by the Archibald/Rowe Family as “Billie on the Farm” (to distinguish him from his 2 cousins Bill. we know he will be sorely missed.
Ian and Robin Rowe
Ellie & Ed
Dear Audrey and Family,
Please accept our condolences.
“There is sorrow that cannot be expressed. Words that cannot heal.”
Our thoughts are with you.
Ed & Ellie
Charlie and Eileen Baker
Audrey we are so very sorry and saddened for your sudden loss.
Bill was a great guy, always helpful in our Blue Haven
community, he will be missed.
Carolanne Doig
To Bill&&single&&s family I extend sincere sympathy. I was shocked to hear of his sudden passing. I remember Bill from high school and then in recent years have enjoyed the odd curling game wit him at the Seaforth Curling Club. We were all planning on welcoming him back this season. I am so sorry for your loss and hope your memories of Bill will sustain you.
Lori and Brian Hardy
Dear Audrey,
We are all in shock and deep sorrow over the unexpected passing of Bill. He was such a kind and loving individual that brought so much happiness to your life and our extended family. There are no words to express how much he will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Love Always, Lori and Brian
Chris & Lynn
Hello Audrey
The shock is beginning to wear off and a lot of memories are pouring in. We did so much with you and Bill over the years – baseball, car rallies, curling and lately, trips down to Bayfield for fish and chips at the Albion. Bill was amazing – always organizing something for our little group. Pete is right – how he managed to put together those car rallies, I will never know. He is probably up there right now setting out his windshield washer fluid – turn right at the first cloud.
And who else could look after Lynn&&single&&s condos during 29 years of single life?
A true friend – we will miss him but we will look after you.
Chris and Lynn
Dick Burgess
My sympathies to Audrey and to Bill&&single&&s extended family. Bill was a student of mine at Seaforth District High School over 45 years ago. I remember Bill as a bright, engaging student with a witty sense of humour. Bill died far too young.
Paul and Karolea
Audrey, please accept our sincere condolences and know that our thoughts are with you in this most difficult time. Mr. Bill was a true inspiration to us as his knowledge and insight were always appreciated, and though we did not see each other as much recently, it was always a great time when we did, he will be truly missed.
Stay strong and take care of yourself.
Paul and Karolea
Jack& Maria Sequeira
Our deepest sorry to Audrey and all the family. Bill and Audrey were the best friends of my brother Luis . We will never forget the Love and the care they give to all our family . May he rest in Peace .
Jack & Maria Sequeira
The Sequeira Family (Filomena,Jack and Grace)
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We met Bill when our brother Luis,who was a good friend of his, passed away and remember Bill as a very kind and compassionate person during that difficult time. May he rest in peace.
John and Lise Iorio
It&&single&&s with deep sorrow, that we have learned of Bill&&single&&s passing.
All our family send you our sincere condolences. Bill always had a smile and a kind word. HE WILL BE MISSED!
Christine & Perry Lake
Audrey, we are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Peter and Lina
We were deeply saddened to hear of Bill&&single&&s passing. Our condolences to you and your family. Our hearts go out to you, Audry and hope our prayers serve as comfort.
Cousins Luisa & Tony
Our sincere condolences to Audrey and the entire family at this most difficult time.
Mike and Nanette Michaels, Dianne Ritter
Dearest Adriana, What great fortune we had to know Bill and share some wonderful weekends together. We will miss his sharp wit, sense of humor and his vast knowledge. In fact, as Americans, we were always amazed at how much he knew about American politics…more than most Americans.
We are truly saddened by Bill’s passing. We feel honoured to have known Bill and blessed that his passing serves as a reminder that our time on this beautiful earth is limited and that we should sieze the opportunity to forgive, share, explore and love. There may be no greater way to honour him than to live this way.
Our love and prayers are with you dear friend.
Kathy and Jack Bennett
Dear Audrey, both Jack and I are in shock! We are so sorry and wish we could be there to help you through this very difficult time, but we know that you are being held closely by your dear sisters and family. Bill surely was one of those genuine “gentle men”. Holding you in our thoughts and prayers.
S.A. Brown
My condolences to the family of dear William Archibald,
He lived his life to the best of his ability,what memories the family will have along with the support of friends to share. May the resurrection hope bring comfort as you prepare to lay your loved one to rest. (JOHN 5:28,29 & JOHN 11:24-44)
Frank Porporino
My deepest condolences for my dear cousin Audrey and the entire family. I always find words to be rather inadequate in these circumstances. Loss of a loved one is always sad and sudden loss at such an early age is especially sad and terribly unfair. I didn’t know Bill that well at all. I only met him a few times at family gatherings. But I’ve known my cousin Audrey my entire life and if she could love Bill as her partner in life then it certainly means it was because Bill was a very good man. In the end, that is all we can hope for –that our loved ones keep us in their memory as a &&single&&good&&single&& person. I hope Audrey can continue enjoying her life without Bill just as he would have wanted her to do.
Lucy Porporino
My dearest cousin Audrey. So very sorry for your sudden loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time. Our deepest condolences to you and the entire family. Rest in peace Bill.
Love Dave & Lucy
Rev. Gary and Mrs. Harriet Alcock
Audrey, no words can adequately express how saddened we are for your sudden loss. Please take some comfort in the knowledge Bill touched the lives of so many friends and colleagues. His earthly journey is now complete and he will surely Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.
Silvia and Bert Porporino
Dear Audrey, our deepest condolences on the sudden passing of Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Love, Bert and Silvia
Pete and Liz
Dear Audrey, Our deepest condolences to you on “Mr. Bill&&single&&s” sudden passing. From the first time I met Bill in the ACRA baseball league in Burlington, we became fast friends. Maybe it was our similar small town upbringings (Bill was one of the few “city people” I met that had ever been to Formosa…). When we were moving to Burlington, Bill was there front and centre, with heavy duty work gloves of course, to help load and unload the PODS. I loved the email articles and cartoons that he would send along – usually related to small towns, baseball, politics, or some other topic that we both enjoyed. Whenever we had a theme party, Bill was sure to arrive in appropriate attire. And his road rallies…..I recall being in the car with you and Joan during one of the early ones, and we all agreed that Bill had waaaaay too much time on his hands to plan it and to come up with all those inane questions. And they only got better/quirkier every year. I am sure everyone still has a bottle of their winning prize – Windshield washer fluid, not wine. He was a wonderful, caring, delightful, generous person to have as a friend and he will be dearly missed by everyone that was fortunate enough to know him. RIP Mr. Bill
Dianne Jeffrey
Dear Audrey and family. So incredibly sorry to hear of Bill&&single&&s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless Bill&&single&&s soul and you.
Love and prayers
Dianne and Allan
Maggy Porporino-Wade
Dear Audrey & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss, with deepest sympathy we are sending you our prayers. Bill will be in our hearts and in our memories.
Maggy and Michael Wade
The Sawiak Family
Truly one of the brightest, funniest, most humble and giving people we have ever had the fortune to cross paths with and one-half of one of the dearest couples we know. Bill was someone with the rare ability to positively impact the lives of anyone who took the time to know him. A heartbreaking loss but a treasure of great memories.
All of our love to you Audrey,
Grant, Annalee, Alex & David
Sylvia Pirillo
I am so very sorry for your loss Audrey. Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of Bill. He was a kind, gentle soul with a wonderful heart and did not deserve to leave this world so soon.
He is with my mother now who I&&single&&m sure will take good care of him. She loved him dearly. Take care of yourself Audrey. Love you, Sylvia