William Lee ARCHER

ARCHER, William Lee LL.B.,Q.C. LCdr., (Ret.) - On Sunday March 6, 2005, unexpectedly in Toronto in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Gwen and loving father of Janet. Bill was born in Hamilton, Ont. son of the late Rev. William L. Archer and Caroline L. MacGregor and is predeceased by his brothers Robert, Edward, Geoffrey and sister Isabelle. Bill grew up in the Niagara area - Port Dalhousie, Thorold, Stamford and St. Catharines and attended public schools and Ridley College. After serving in W.W.II in the R.C.N.V.R. Bill graduated from McGill University and went to Osgood Hall. He was called to the Bar in 1953. Bill served in Toronto municipal politics from 1958-1974 and was as passionate about his practice of law as he was about policital life. Bill was appointed as the Commissioner for the Provincial Review of the Regional Municipality of Niagara from 1975-77. Throughout his life he was an active member of the federal and provincial Progressive Conservative Parties. Arrangements have been made through the Morley Bedford Funeral Home, Toronto, Ont. If desired, a memorial donation to YOUR favorite politician or political party would be appreciated. Cremation has taken place and at a later date a service and interment will be held in Stamford at St. John the Evangelist where his father and grandfather had been Rectors. - 3/12/2005 - ID5810299