Mr. Bruce W. Archibald

April 13, 1946 - March 25, 2012

Bruce Whitman Archibald, 65, of New Lenox Road, died Sunday, March 25, at Berkshire Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Pittsfield April 13, 1946, the son of Dr. Frank W. Archibald and Helen F. Mandell Archibald, he attended Lenox schools, was a 1964 graduate of Lenox High School, and later earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Utica College at Syracuse University. Bruce was employed as a Field Engineer and Structural and Architectural Supervisor for David J. Tierney, Inc. of Pittsfield for many years, retiring in 2002. Prior to that he was employed at Petricca Construction as a Field Engineer, the Robert B. Deloye Co. as a Survey Party Chief, and George E. Maynard of Hancock as both Survey Party Chief and Draftsman. He was a member of the New Lenox Fire Co. from 1972 until his death and served as both a Lieutenant and Captain. He was skilled at carpentry, painting, and small engine repairs and took pride in his vegetable and flower gardens. He also enjoyed collecting fire-fighting memorabilia, antique restoration, Bruce is survived by his wife, Jane E. Exford Archibald, of Lenox, whom he married in Pittsfield August 2, 1980; one daughter, Heather L. Archibald of Pittsfield; and one brother, David N. Archibald of Ft. Gibson, OK. He was predeceased by his first wife, Donna L. Johnson, in 1976. FUNERAL NOTICE: The graveside funeral service of Mr. Bruce W. Archibald of Lenox who died March 25, 2012 will be conducted Wednesday, March 28th, at 1PM at Mountain View Cemetery in Lenox by the Rev. Hannah Anderson, Rector of St. Stephen's Church in Pittsfield. Calling hours at the ROCHE FUNERAL HOME will be Wednesday from 11am to 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce's memory may be made to either the New Lenox Fire Co., St. Stephen's Church, or to the fund of one's choice, all in care of the funeral home, 120 Main Street, Lenox, 01240.