It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Archie Dewees McClendon, 100, on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Rainycrest Long-Term Care in Fort Frances, Ont.
Archie was born Feb. 2, 1916 in Central Butte, Sask. to Thomas and Alice McClendon.
On Oct. 12, 1938, he was united in marriage to Effie Armstrong and they recently celebrated 77 years of marriage.
Archie served overseas in the Forestry Corps. in Word War II and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. He also valued his membership in the Manitou Lodge #631.
In 1962, they moved to Fort Frances, where he worked for the Town of Fort Frances, retiring in 1978 as Superintendent of Public Works.
Archie leaves behind his loving wife, Effie; daughter, Judy (John) Eluik of Atikokan, Ont.; son, Thomas (Agnes) McClendon of Red Rock, Ont.; granddaughters, Suzette (Terry) Angus and Sonya Gotziaman (Michael Blahy); and great-granddaughters, Kate Gotziaman and Zoë Gotziaman.
Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Archie was predeceased by his parents; sisters, Jean Gibson, Beth Lehman, and Clarbel Wastle; and brothers, Horace, John, and Leon McClendon.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 18, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Rev. Barbara Miller officiating.
Interment was in the Chapple Cemetery in Barwick, Ont.
An honour guard was provided by the Masonic Lodge and the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 Colour Party.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to Riverside Health Care Facilities, 110 Victoria Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 2B7.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
ARCHIE DEWEES McCLENDON
