James (Jim) Archibald
Monday, August 26 at 1:00 PM
Chapel Service
Monday, August 26 to Saturday, August 31
Shiva in Montreal: 456 Algonquin Ave., Mont-Royal H3R 1C7; Shiva in New York: 70 Riverside Dr. Apt 4D, (entrance on the north side of 79th Street), New York NY 10024-5716
Shiva hours in Montreal: Monday from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Shiva in New York: Rachel, Georges, Ben and Sam will continue to sit shiva in New York starting on Wednesday evening with Mincha/Ma’ariv at 7:15 p.m., Thursday: Shacharit at 7:30 a:m., Mincha at 7:15 p.m., shiva hours from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and from 2:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., Friday Shacharit at 7.30 a.m., shiva hours until 1:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday Shacharit at 8:30 a.m., which concludes the shiva.
Spanish & Portuguese Congregation, (514) 737-3695, or to the charity of your choice
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Professor James K. Archibald on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the age of seventy-nine. Cherished husband of Rachel Haim for over fifty-four years. Loving father of Georges (Carmit), Ben (Abigail) and Sam (Kate). Adoring ‘Papi’ of Jacob, Chloe, Zachary, Noah, Joshua, Micah, Isaac, Hannah and Abie. Beloved son of the late Justice James P. and the late Leta K. Archibald; and son-in-law and Gourgi z”l and Seraphine z”l Haim. Dear brother of Susan Kluge; and brother-in-law of Madeleine z”l and Naaman z”l Fa, Sylvia z”l and Elie z”l, Andrée and Selim z”l, Clara and Bernard z”l, and Nadia z”l. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Jim will be sadly missed by Rita Tavares.
Committed community leader, former president and parnass of the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, and long-time McGill professor and teacher to many students for over fifty years. Devoted colleague and friend to many professors in France, Italy, and Montreal.
Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Monday August 26, at 1:00 p.m. Burial at the Spanish & Portuguese Cemetery, 1250 ch. de la Forêt, Outremont. Shiva at his home, Monday from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 to 9:30 p.m., Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Rachel, Georges, Ben and Sam will continue to sit shiva in New York at 70 Riverside Dr. Apt 4D, (entrance on the north side of 79th Street) starting on Wednesday evening with Mincha/Ma’ariv at 7:15 p.m., Thursday Shacharit at 7:30 a:m., Mincha at 7:15 p.m., shiva hours from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and from 2:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., Friday Shacharit at 7.30 a.m., shiva hours until 1:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday Shacharit at 8:30 a.m., which concludes the shiva. Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Spanish & Portuguese Congregation, (514) 737-3695, or to the charity of your choice.
“The true guardians of a community are the teachers.”