Richard Joseph Archambault1

M, #25742, b. Nov 19, 1925, d. Sep 26, 2012
Pedigree
Father*Eli Winfield Archambault2 b. Mar 1, 1878, d. Apr 2, 1952
Mother*Lucinda Lamell3 b. Jul 4, 1892, d. May 2, 1967

Family

Elaine Esther Lumbra
Child

Chronological Events

Birth*Nov 19, 1925 Richard Joseph Archambault was born on Nov 19, 1925 at East Richford, Orleans County, Vermont, United States.2 
 He was the son of Eli Winfield Archambault and Lucinda Lamell.2,3 
Death*Sep 26, 2012 Richard Joseph Archambault died on Sep 26, 2012, at age 86 at Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, United States.4 
ObituarySep 28, 2012  OBITUARY: RICHARD J. ARCHAMBAULT -MILTON/RICHFORD - Richard J. Archambault, 86, died peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday morning, Sept. 26, 2012, in the Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. Richard was born on Nov. 19, 1925, in Richford, the son of Eli and Lucille (Lamell) Archambault. He graduated from Richford High School and enlisted in the Merchant Marines, serving during W.W.II. Upon his return, he married Elaine Lumbra on Sept. 27, 1947, in All Saints Catholic Church in Richford. He began work at Atlas Plywood then worked for the Sheldon Paper Mill, later called Boise Cascade, retiring in 1988, following 33 years of employment. Richard enjoyed his family, his grandchildren, fishing, hunting and going to deer camp. He also loved playing golf and had fond memories of his many rounds at the Richford Country Club, where he was on the Board of Directors. He also served on many local government boards, such as Town Selectman, Village Trustee, Richford Economic Development Association and was a Justice of the Peace. In addition to his wife, Elaine of Milton; Richard is survived by his children, Richard A. and wife, Phyllis, of Sheldon Springs, Eli of Bryan, Texas, Bruce and wife, Mary, of Uxbridge, Mass., Joanne of Bryan, Texas, and David and wife, Gail, of Milton; and six grandchildren, Nathan, Lacey and husband, Andrew, Luneau, Jason, Danielle, Kyle and Haley. He is also survived by two sisters and two brothers. Richard was predeceased by his grandson, Matthew Alex; as well as numerous brothers and sisters. A Celebration of Life Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in All Saints Catholic Church in Richford at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in All Saints Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by the Minor Funeral and Cremation Center in Milton. For a complete obit and to leave online condolences, please go to www.minorfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's name to the Milton Senior's Groovy Lunch Bunch, c/o Shirley Bunnell, 430 Middle Road, Milton, VT 05468.

Published in The Burlington Free Press on Sept. 28, 2012.5
 
Burial*Sep 29, 2012 He was buried on Sep 29, 2012 at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Richford, Franklin County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 97897323.6 

Citations

  1. [S623] Newspaper - GenealogyBank.com, online at GenealogyBank.com.
  2. [S2194] Vermont - Marriage Record, online at Ancestry.com.
  3. [S1094] Vermont - Birth Record, online at Ancestry.com.
  4. [S69] Gravestones - Vermont - Richford - All Saints Cemetery.
  5. [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
  6. [S58] Gravestones - Death Cert, Find-A-Grave, BillionGraves, #315.