Herbert E. Archibald


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Herbert E. Archibald
August 2, 1931
May 20, 2019

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Herbert E Archibald, 87, of Saco passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.

Herbert was born in Portland on August 2, 1931, to Herbert and Cora (Morton) Archibald. He grew up Portland and attended local schools, Portland is where he met Doris Thistlewood the women he would marry and spend 68 years together and raise 8 children. He was a devoted husband and father. Herbert made his career at JJ Nissen Bakery in Portland. He will be remembered for his many stories, sense of humor, his smile and hard work ethics.

 Herbert was predeceased by his parents Herbert and Cora Archibald, his sisters Elizabeth Warden, Grace Eldredge and Etta Supinski, Brothers John Archibald and Alfred Lebeau, his daughters Cheryl A Willette and Shelley Huckins.

He is survived by his wife Doris (Thistlewood) Archibald, sons Ernest R, and wife Phyllis of Alabama, Herbert E and wife Nancy of Portland, Philip H and wife April of Westbrook, James D of Westbrook, Steven A and Fiancée Kim of Windham, John J and wife Ruth of Old Orchard and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Thank you to the staff at the Gosnell House for making Herbert’s journey a peaceful one.  Per Herbert’s request no services will be held.
Expressions of sympathy maybe made in the form of donations to the Gosnell House; 180 US Rte. One, Scarborough, ME 04074 or online at www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org



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