THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

COMRADE ARCHIE GAUDET

GAUDET, John Archibald ArchieGAUDET, John Archibald Archie - 58, Kingston. It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Archie, on Monday, November 19, 2007, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in Middleton. Born in St. Nicholas, P.E.I., on May 6, 1949, he was a son of the late Martin and Ursula (Poirier) Gaudet. Archie joined the Canadian Forces in 1970 as a vehicle technician and after 29 years of dedicated service in both Canada and abroad he retired at CFB Greenwood in 1999. After a brief retirement Archie was back in the work force in May of 2000, employed by Joy-el Investments-Army Surplus Warehouse in Aylesford. He was a kind person with a big heart who loved and lived his life to the fullest and will be fondly remembered for his quick wit and sense of humour. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 098 in Kingston where he served as Sergeant at Arms, Property and Entertainment Chairman over the years. He could always be counted upon by the Branch and his friends to give a helping hand to others whether it was shingling homes, building wheelchair ramps or piling wood. Archie accepted his illness with grace and dignity and continued to help others until hospitalized three weeks ago. Left to celebrate his life are his common-law spouse and best friend, Pat Grantham, Kingston; his sons, Chris (Jennifer Lockwood), Kingston; Darren (Angela) Gaudet, Stellarton, their mother Gail Gaudet, Greenwood, and her parents Elmer and Corina Gaudet, Miscouche, P.E.I. He is also lovingly remembered by his granddaughter, Sydney Gaudet; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; lovingly remembered and survived by his brothers and sisters, James (Coleen), St. Nicholas, P.E.I.; Thelma Gaudet, Edmonton, Alta.; Danny (Judy), Miscouche, P.E.I.; Paulette Compton, Summerside, P.E.I.; Paul (Julie), Edmonton; Deana (Perry) Birch, Summerside; Noel (Darlene), Edmonton; Greg (Sharon), St. Nicholas; twins Lucille (Gerald) Sherren, both of Augustine Cove, P.E.I.; Cecile (Verno) Gallant, Edmonton; Brian (Sharon), Edmonton; Gary (Cathy), Summerside; Donnie (Leona), Spring Valley, P.E.I.; and Susan (John) Oman, Windsor, Ont. A Royal Canadian Legion service will be held at the Kingston Legion on Friday, November 23, at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow. Archie will then be resting at East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Rd., Summerside, where visitation will take place on Sunday, November 25, from 7-9 p.m. There will be a memorial mass in Archie's honor at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 26, in Saint John the Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Donations in Archie's memory may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com