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Archibald GILCHRIST Obituary
Archibald William (Arch):
Died peacefully in Wellington on Saturday, April 11, 2020, in his 91st year. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his daughter, Jan, and sons, Chris and Michael, their partners Stuart, Jenny and Philippa (former), Arch's grandchildren, David, Nicola, Kathryn, Andrew and Matthew (Curnow), Conor, Ellen, Hope and Emil (Gilchrist), Elizabeth, Jack and Annabel (Gilchrist), and his great-grandchildren Zander, Quinn, Paxton (Curnow), Max and Cooper (Harris). Our sincere gratitude goes to the staff at Rita Angus Retirement Village in Wellington who took outstanding care of Arch and who allowed family access to Arch during a very challenging time for the rest home. A memorial will be held to celebrate Arch's life in Wellington when circumstances allow, with notification going in the Wellington Dominion Post and the Christchurch Press.
Memories and Condolences
for Archibald GILCHRIST
12 Entries
Kevin Sutton
January 17, 2024
Arch Gilchrist was Principal at Aranui High, starting in 1974 when I was in Form 4 (Year 10). He was a strong advocate for education and inspired me to succeed, even though I came from a working class family.
He went on to greater things and inspired many generations. RIP.
Denise Karena
July 6, 2023
I believe I worked with Archie when was the Director of Schools at Ministry of Education Head Office. A lovely gentleman who liked a laugh. Go well Archie. Dee - your Roving Secretary.
Morrie Morrison
April 25, 2020
Arch was one of the main reasons I ended up working in education. He was a real inspiration and a good bloke. Thoughts to Mikey and family
Terry Rose
April 23, 2020
Arch was best neighbour ever at Dyers Pass Road , Cashmere Chch--one of life's champions.
Tom and Terry Rose
Blue Mts / Sydney
Rod Browning
April 21, 2020
Arch was an inspirational leader as Regional Superintendent of Education in 1980, when I was a young Principal. He taught me to have the confidence to believe in myself, for which I will always be grateful, and for which I will always remember him.
Christine HAYTHORNTHWAITE
April 20, 2020
Arch was great to work with in Southern Regional Office -always interested in people.
Christine Haythornthwaite nee Newman.
Norman Sinclair
April 20, 2020
Friend, colleague and mentor for 60 years. An inspirational man and our best buddy.
Norman and Marion Sinclair
Anne Taylor
April 17, 2020
Mr Gilchrist was principle at Aranui High 1974 to 76,A lovely person
Anne Taylor
Trish Le Comte
April 16, 2020
Best teacher I ever had at Linwood High school in the 60's. Wonderful Man, so empathetic to struggling students and gave us confidence to conquer the hard stuff.
Bev & Robert Jaques
April 15, 2020
Our thoughts and sympathies to the family at this time
April 15, 2020
Arch was my principal at Aranui High and a wonderful person.
Anne Pentecost
Reg Garters
April 15, 2020
Arch taught me at Linwood high in 1960. He was a great teacher and great man he won't be forgotten.
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