Archibald Stuart Williston
Date de décès : 16 août 2008
1918-2008 Archibald Stuart Williston, 90, passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Aug. 16, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (MacGregor), and several nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Williston, Loggieville, Miramichi, N.B. He was predeceased by brothers, John, Bedford and Leonard, sisters, Jean, Mary and Rena. Arch had a long career with the CNR, arriving in Sydney in 1946 in charge of the car shops department. He retired in 1983. For 50 years he was an active and dedicated member of the Cove Guest Home and Williston House Directors, serving as chairman for four years. He was an avid skater and member of the Sydney Curling Club. Archie was the recipient of the 50-year jewel from the Masonic Keith Lodge, No. 23, Moncton, N.B. He was a member of St. George’s Anglican Church until amalgamation with Christ the King Church. The funeral will be held at Christ the King Church, Trinity Avenue, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19. Reception following in the church hall. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cove Guest Home Foundation or a charity of choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
