Katherine Marie Archibald

Katherine Marie Archibald of Owen Sound passed away peacefully at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound on Thursday, October 9th, 2025. Born in Milton, Nova Scotia, Katherine was in her 85th year.

Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Alexander Archibald. Loving mother of Tina Gray (Peter) of Mildmay, Eleanor Legge (late Carleton) of Liverpool and Colleen Smiley (Dan) of Port Medway. Cherished grandma of Michael, Grace (William), Cody, Russell, Ryan (Karen), and Taylor (Paul). Treasured great-grandma of Norah Jean Pritchard. Dear sister of Arlene Greenough and June Wambolt. Katherine will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Predeceased by her parents Alvin Wambolt and Seattle Labrador, her son Brian Legge, and her siblings Lyndi, Virgil, Olie, Charlie, Ronald, Richard, Gene, Curry, Robert and Gary.

A funeral service to celebrate Katherine’s life was held at Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 14th St. W., Owen Sound, 519-376-7492, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3 p.m. with visitation one hour prior.

A graveside service will be held, Wednesday, October 29th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Milton Community Cemetery, Milford Street, Milton, Reverend Judy Cross officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made below.