1948 - 2024
United States Navy Visitation
August 13, 20246:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dolan Funeral Home
Funeral
August 13, 20247:00 p.m.
Dolan Funeral Home
Thomas Archibald, 76, of Chelmsford, MA, passed away on August 5, 2024, at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Clancy.
Thomas was born in Lowell, MA, the son of Joseph Archibald and Eileen O’Connor. He graduated from Methuen High School with the Class of 1966 and immediately enlisted in the Navy, bravely serving overseas in Vietnam on the U.S.S TUTUILA.
After his military service, Thomas enjoyed a long and fulfilling career, retiring from Hewlett Packard, having been part of Digital, Compaq, and HP over the years.
Thomas cherished his time at the family lake house in North Berwick, Maine, and loved to sail his boat on the lake. He found joy in visiting local parks with his grandchildren and was an avid fan of Dunkin’ Donuts. He had a deep love for the ocean, Disney, Ireland, and sports, especially football, as a devoted fan of the Patriots.
Thomas is survived by his son, Michael Archibald of North Chelmsford, MA; his daughter, Leesa Hohmann, and her husband, Greg, of Westford, MA; his two grandchildren/ best friends, Brennen and Bryer; his brother, Joseph Archibald of Georgia and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, David Archibald.
Thomas will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Visiting hour Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 6-7PM at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, MA followed by a funeral service at 7PM in the funeral home. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice.
Anne Diskin
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Condolences to Kathleen and all the family. Condolences too to Edmond and all the O Connor families. Tommy was a wonderful person and we enjoyed seeing him in Ireland.
JessicaHauser
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I am very sorry for your loss, he was such a nice guy, he is definitely going to be missed.
John and Jackie LeMasurier
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To Greg and Leesa and their family we send our deepest sympathy and all our love in the loss of your dad.
Jackie and John