H. David Archibald

H. Archibald Obituary

H. DAVID ARCHIBALD C.M., M.S.W., D.Sc., F.R.S.H. Founding Director Addiction Research Foundation of Ontario (A.R.F.), Royal Commissioner for Government of Bermuda for drug and alcohol strategies, Founding Chair of the Canadian Centre of Substance Abuse, Chair of the International Council on Addictions, represented the World Health Organization (in Switzerland and Thailand) and member of the Order of Canda. Our beloved father and grandfather died peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2009 in his 90th year, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Deeply loved by his children Lyn (Roy), Jan, Gord (Cathy) and Sue. Adored Grandpa to Jenn, Kate and Ellyn Braun, Laura Wedderien, Tom Archibald, Sam and Hanna Fairweather. Dear brother of the late George, Frank, Florence, Edith, Helen and Gordon. David will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter 'Peel Chapel', 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy. 10, north of Q.E.W.) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held at the Applewood United Church, 2067 Stanfield Rd., Mississauga, on Friday, July 17, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. If desired, remembrances may be made to Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (designated for Addiction Services) or BALANCE for Blind Adults.

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Published by Toronto Star from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2009.

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Robert and Jill

July 17, 2009

Mr. Archibald's influence in the area of addiction studies reaches far and wide. His research helped lead to the establishment of alcoholism and addiction being accepted as medical conditions, removing the social stigma of recovering people. He is a true pioneer in the field. His work and legacy will live on. Thank you from grateful recovering people, the world over.

Ken & Carol Carter

July 17, 2009

Sending our sincere sympathy to the family of our former next door neighbour. Ruth and David were friendly and quiet while making us feel welcome to Melton Dr. We always enjoyed our chats over the fence and shared activities at Applewood United Church.

July 15, 2009

I remember Dave when I was in my teens and he and my Dad were great friends. My younger brother Jim was having trouble with one of the boys in the neighbourhood who liked to fight, so Dave and Dad decided that Dave would teach Jim how to fight. Dave laced a pair of boxing gloves on Jim and invited to hit him as hard as he could. I can still see Dave's face, red as a beet and laughing when Jim lit into him. Dave's action gave Jim confidence and he was no longer bothered by the bully.

My sincerest sympathy to Dave's family - he was a great guy.

Laura Falconbridge Haferkorn

July 14, 2009

It does not seem all that long ago that we had Ruth's service! My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. David was a great man. Love and Peace, Rev. Darrow Woods

Pat Condon

July 14, 2009

Dear Lyn, Jan, Gord and Sue,
Our love and sympathy go to you at this very sad time.
I have fond memories of my Uncle Dave and Aunt Ruth.
Love Pat (Archibald) and Garry Condon

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