Richmond, Virginia
ARCHAMBAULT, Charles W., known locally as "Arch," 70, died after a long illness, Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Westport Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. "Arch" was born in Waterbury, Conn. on April 23, 1939. He was a longtime resident of Richmond, and the former owner and hair stylist of Arch's Backstage Salon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Claire La Dow and her husband, Robert; a brother, Richard Archambault and his wife, Alice; nieces, Cindi Welch, Cathy La Dow, Terri La Dow, Michelle Orff, Elaine Salerno and Lesley Shaw; and nephews, Stephen La Dow, Thomas La Dow and Mark Archambault. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road. Burial at a later date in the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia, Va. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Odyssey Health Care of Richmond. Condolences may be offered at www.woodyfuneral homeparham.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Arch gave me the "Dorothy Hammel" doo when it was popular and decorated my head for thirty good years. I miss him so. He was also a friend. There is no one else who can cut hair like Arch. I pray the "master" is in the Master's hands.
Sylvia
February 28, 2010 | Richmond, VA
I never thought that I would be sitting here typing one day about the "late" Arch.Not that I didn't expect his passing with his illness, it's just that he will always be that well built,muscular,aerobic teaching,snow skiing,jet setting,hair cutting wizard with a laugh and grin underneath that thick gray moustache.I among many others owe my career to Arch. He taught and gave me the ability to travel anywhere and build a clientele of happy,satisfied clients. He was one of a kind.And I feel...
David Duty
February 21, 2010 | San Diego, CA
Arch was my very first mentor in the hair industry. His words, demeanor, patience and love guided me to be a professional. He will be missed and never forgotten. I carry with me a bit of his legacy. Rest in peace.
Lee Reynolds
February 20, 2010 | Richmond, VA
Claire,Bob,Dick & Alice, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We remember soo many fun times with Charlie especially "Spike Jones". He was always so cheerful and fun to be with. He always reminded Doug and I of Johnathan Winters' What a sence of humor. We have you all in our prayers.
Doug & Roberta McGill
February 20, 2010 | Waterbury, CT
Dear Clare, Robert, Dick, Alice and all of your families: I extend my deepest condolences and those of my family.
I remember Charlie as a lover of life, who always had a smile on his face. I will never forget the fact that when he was home on leave from basic training, he took me to a sock hop at the WTBRY YMCA. He had no idea it was my 16th birthday, but it didn't matter. He was there in his uniform for all his friends to see, yet treated me like a queen for that event.
Mary Anne Fedorchuk
February 19, 2010 | Hermosa Beach, CA
