Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

THOMASTON - William ‘Billy’ D. Archer, 51, died unexpectedly at his home, Wednesday, January 21, 2015.
Born in Rockland, November 13, 1963, he was the son of Edward C. and Margaret Heino Archer. Beginning school in Rockland, he later moved with his family to Warren and Thomaston.

For most of career he enjoyed turning wrenches as an auto mechanic. In earlier years he worked at Fisher Engineering in Rockland.

He was proud to earn his GED from Georges Valley High School in Thomaston.

Billy loved being outdoors fishing and hunting. He looked forward every year to ice fishing and was preparing his gear for this season. Billy loved his miniature Doberman, ‘Rascal’. He enjoyed a longtime friendship with friendship with Bruce Meklin and often enjoyed the camaraderie of the entire Meklin crew.

Billy is remembered by his family as a friend who would help anyone with anything.

Pre-deceased by his father, Edward C. Archer in 2003, uncle George Heino, Sr. and cousin, George Heino, Jr., Billy is survived by his mother, Margaret Archer of Cushing; his companion Michelle ‘Shelly’ Ellis of Thomaston and her daughter Ashley, who called him ‘Billy Dad’; his sister Rhonda Smith and her husband Michael of Cushing; his brother Edward S. ‘Eddie’ Archer and his wife Heidi of Cushing; his uncle Arnold Heino of Rockland; his cousin, Paul Heino of Thomaston; two nieces, April Benedix and her husband Kaden of Thomaston, Rose Smith and Jake of Cushing; as well as one great-niece Michaela ‘KK’ Smith.

Friends and relatives are invited to visit from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. Interment will be in the spring.
To share a story or condolence with Billy’s family please visit his online ‘Book of Memories’ at www.bchfh.com.