Southbridge: J. Ernest Archambault, 100, formerly of Lebanon Hill Rd., passed away on Monday, June 22 ^nd , in the South County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, North Kingston, RI.

His beloved wife of 72 years, Juliette M. (Duquette) Archambault, passed away in 2017.  He leaves his daughter, Suzanne Kane of Wakefield, RI; his son, Mickey Archambault of Winnetka, Ill.; 5 granddaughters; 9 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by 9 brothers and sisters.  He was born in Southbridge the son of Arthur and Blandine (LaChambre) Archambault.  Ernest lived most of his life in Southbridge before moving to Rhode Island in 2006.  He was a US Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II and served in the Panama Canal zone.

Ernest worked at the American Optical Co. in Southbridge for 36 years, retiring many years ago.  He was a member of the American Optical Quarter Century Club.  He was a member of Notre Dame Parish in Southbridge and a member of the church's League of Sacred Heart.  Ernest also volunteered at the church bingo.  After moving to RI he became a member of Christ the King Church in Kingston, RI.  He was a member of the Leonide J. Lemire Post 6055 of the VFW in Southbridge.  Ernest was an avid golfer and golfed until his very late 80's.  He enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Senior Bowling League in Southbridge.  Ernest enjoyed all of the major New England sports teams and had a passion for playing and winning at cards.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, June 25 ^th , from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 11:00am in Notre Dame Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 446 Main St., Southbridge. Burial will follow in Old Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge.  A calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Thursday, June 25 ^th , from 9:30 to 10:30am, prior to the Mass.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

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