Service:
Wolseley Barracks Officers’ Mess
701 Oxford Street East, Building #92, London on
Monday, January 13, 2014 between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for
a time of sharing and reminiscence. A short remembrance
of Archie’s life will be held at 4:00 p.m.
Archibald (Archie) Angus Munro passed away peacefully in Chatham, Ontario on December 23, 2013. Along with heavy hearts, he leaves behind many wonderful and happy memories for his family and friends.
Archie was born in London, Ontario on September 2, 1924 to the late Archibald and Edith Munro. He was the beloved brother to the late Bob and Don Munro.
Upon graduation from Sir Adam Beck Collegiate, Archie joined the R.C.A.F. and a year later was awarded the Navigator Wing. He was immediately posted to Britain and served with Bomber Command in the Royal Air Force. He served his country proudly in WW II, flying many missions over Germany and later dropping relief supplies to the starving citizens of the Netherlands. A lifelong brotherhood with his “Able Mabel” Lancaster air crew ensued for the rest of his life.
After the war, Archie returned to London to marry his high school sweetheart, the late Barbara Morgan (1987). Together on Huron Street, they raised Bob (Heather) Munro residing in Golden B.C., Michael (Darlene) Munro living in Chatham, Ontario, and Susan (Steve) Birtch living in London, Ontario. Archie was the proud grandfather of Daniel (Kelly), Ian, Greg, and Alison Munro, along with Cristian and Nicola Birtch.
Archie was predeceased by his in-laws, Fred and Helen Morgan, and by sisters and brothers- in -law, Robert Morgan, James and Mona Oppe, William and Margaret Kime, and June Munro. Also, he is remembered fondly by sister- in- law, Mae Munro. Uncle Arch will also be remembered by several nephews and nieces.
In 1988, Archie wed Georgina Mills (deceased 2009).
Throughout the years, Archie remained very active. He was Past President and Board of Director of London Family Services, Vice President of Ontario Automobile Association, Past President of Royal London Military Institute, Past President of Vimy Legion Branch 145, member of the local Auxiliary Air Force 420 Squadron, member of Wartime Pilots and Observers Association, member of the Air Force Association of Canada, and British Aircrew Association. Finally, Archie was always a proud sponsor and volunteer at 614 Forest City Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets.
Cremation has taken place. In the spirit of his memory, family and friends will be welcomed at Wolseley Barracks Officers’ Mess (701 Oxford Street East, Building #92) on Monday, January 13, 2014 between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for a time of sharing and reminiscence. A short remembrance of Archie’s life will be held at 4:00 p.m.
Our family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the staff at Meadow Park, Chatham for their kind and caring ways.
In memory of Archie, donations can be made to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Lancaster Restoration Project or The Royal Canadian Legion Branch of your choice. Online condolences can be accepted at www.blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com
“Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds- and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of”…
