Archie Lee
1943-2022
Archibald Douglas "Archie" Lee, age 79, of Lower Sackville, formerly of New Glasgow, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, in the Aberdeen Hospital. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Cecil Ray and Amelia Jane (Paris) Lee. He was retired from the Department of National Defense. He was a Jehovah Witness, attending Kingdom Hall in Lower Sackville. Archie was a former professional boxer and was inducted into the Pictou County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame. He was the last surviving member of his family. He is survived by a son, Cory Lee, Toronto; step-daughters: Patricia MacGurt, Halifax; Lori Foster, Halifax; niece, Charlene (Bob) Smith, New Glasgow; nephew, Dana (Kelly) Lee, Stellarton; numerous other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Rosalie Foster; sisters: Dorothy, Millie, Bessie and Sharon; brothers: Rob, Bill, Albert, Clarence and Alex; nephews, Peter and Lowell; niece, Marion. Visitation 12-12:45pm Friday, followed by service at 1pm Friday, in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. A link to a recording of the service is below. Masks recommended for those attending. Burial to follow in Lorne Street Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to Palliative Care Unit c/o Aberdeen Health Foundation.