Archibald BARCLAY Obituary

We'll always remember Arch meeting us resplendent in his Barclay kilt when we arrived off the ferry from Wellington in 2012. He was welcoming, hospitable, generous: so pleased to show us round the country he knew and loved so well. Our condolences and best wishes to all his family and friends. Alison & Frank, Scotland - UK.

Arch, we will miss your many tales from an interesting life ,at our dart club.

So privileged to have known you Arch, such a beautiful soul. May you sing high in the sky. Much love, Joyce

So sad to hear that Arch had passed away. It was a privilege to have known him and our shared interest of George Moonlight. A real gentleman RIP Arch. Trevor & Gail Johnston, Moonlight, West Coast

Arch - We loved listening to your little anecdotes on the radio giving us a hint of the past in Nelson - I hope the radio station keeps replaying them so we continue to have you in our lives. Judy & David

Great memories of our Best Island days. Who could ever forget "Fiddler on the Roof" - best ever

I'll miss you at Wednesday darts and all your great stories. Here's to a 180 wherever your spirit soars.

Goodbye Arch.. RIP my "Fiddler on the Roof" father, and my friend.
It was so great to see you last year & relive some fond memories of our Theatre days. I will forever hear you singing your song "To Life"
(..to life l'chaim).

Condolences to Fergus, Bruce & families - my thoughts are with you.

Fond memories of Archibald Burns growing up as a mate of Fergus.Total legend,Sadly missed.Deane Hogg&family.

Fond memories of Arch from our Best Island days.

You took me down the stairs in McKays 50 years ago Arch in the Bride of the year Competition We've caught up at odd times over the years since Many thanks Tis a good memory to have God Speed

So glad for the hugs 2weeks ago Arch.You have always been held a special spot in my Heart.And thank you for always been You.love you .

Our paths crossed in the North and South Island over many years, first when I was new to journalism in 1964 and later in Nelson at the Nelson Evening Mail. Arch was extremely helpful to me, despite the fact we worked for rival publications. Arch was the rural reporter at the Mail when I came across the strait to the Nelson Mail and yet again was to me a valued member of the reporters room.
Owen Kirker

Journalist, singer,actor, writer, larger-than-life character - we are all the poorer for his passing. Am so glad we got to re-connect with him, at his beloved Best Island home..

Much-loved member of Richmond Bowling Club - his company, knowledge and wit sorely missed. Roberty Bob (as he always called me).

A great neighbour who will be sorely missed. Many entertaining memories. Our thoughts are with you all.

You will be very sadly missed by your family and the many friends you have made during your long life as a father, grandfather and entertainer. Now that Heavenly Choir has another valuable member Wilma and David Tansley. Wellington.