Condolence: Dr. Archibald was a true genius, and a patient, inspirational teacher. I’ll never forget many of the lessons he created with that class. Also, he gave me an A. I was privileged to take a semester with such a man, from PEI.

Condolence: I came to know Dr Archibald through his lectures on programming that were available on Youtube about 5 years ago when I was in a graduate school in Pakistan. He was simply great at what he did. He also came across as a very affable and genuine guy. Came to know about his passing when I searched for him on google to see what he was upto these day. My condolences to his family on their loss.

Condolence: Just learned today of Colin's passing. He served on our neighborhood's board and was appreciated for his time there. Miss seeing him walk his dog and report about the Sandhill Cranes that liked to hang in his back yard. God bless your journey Colin. Condolences to family on your loss. Warm regards, Carol

Condolence: I was deeply saddened to hear of Colin's passing. In the time he served on the Curriculum Committee at Valencia he became someone who's opinion I held in high regard. Always asking the hard questions and catching tiny details that everyone else overlooked. Valencia suffers a great loss with his passing. I wish his family peace in this difficult time.

Condolence: Dr. Archibald was one of my very favorite teachers, both as a source of knowledge and as a human being. He always impressed me not just with his knowledge of subject matter, but his unfailing warmth, patience, and approachability with his students. I could sense immediately that Dr. A truly cared that his students learned more than the dry facts of language features and compilation. Every one of his assignments was designed to make students think for themselves, not simply to prove a point, but because he had faith that they could do it. When I tutored students in his courses, I always did my best to honor his intentions, because I knew that they were worthy ones. I will miss him greatly, but I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have learned from him, and to have thanked him for what he did for me.

Condolence: I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Colin. I give my sincerest condolences to his family and friends. I worked with him when he was at the National Research Council of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario and he was always a good friend. He was an excellent scientist and co-worker, and a kind and generous human being. I saw him twice after he moved to the US, and I knew he was very happy with Gary in Florida. I will miss him very much. Dr. Gerhard Roth

Condolence: Our sincere condolences for your loss. May your family find peace in their hearts.

Condolence: Uncle Colin, You were such a wonderful Uncle and a great person. You were there whenever I need you. I miss you so much.

Condolence: As a former student and colleague of Dr. Archibald, I am deeply saddened and I offer my sincerest condolences to his family. Dr. Archibald was truly an inspiring professor and got me to enjoy programming courses. His quirky responses and jokes made the classroom environment friendly and inviting. Even though I was no longer his student, he still took the time to answer my questions about other classes and problems I was facing. Dr. Archibald was always willing to listen to me rant about random topics even though he was swamped with work, but he always enjoyed a good conversation. I may not have been a close friend of his, but I am going to miss him. I know nothing can replace him, but I hope the wound can be healed and we can all relish on the good times we had with him.

Condolence: Goodbye Colin. You were such a wonderful person, you made the world a better place. Thank you.

Condolence: I am so saddened by our loss of Colin. He always worked towards the betterment of our students, our staff, and our college. I remember specifically when he spoke to me about the goal of achieving domestic partner benefits at Valencia and urged me on when I took up the cause. His contributions to our college are many, and his impact on us will live in our hearts forever. God bless and rest in peace. With gratitude and love, Liz

Condolence: I wish I could go back in time and cure my bestfriend Colin......this is so unfair and he was to young to go......everyday I cry and can’t sleep just to think he is gone....he will be in’s our heart forever but we both still think it’s unfair.....i am mad and hungry in my heart.....we knew him for a long times and we where expecting to spend great times with him and his dear husband Gary on the Christmas season but unfortunately the cancer take him away from all of us......I still find this really unfair....he will be miss terribly.....Colin I will always think of you we will always......we love you my friend....I hope one day we will see each other’s again....love as always Denis and Nico xxxx

Condolence: This is a very sad time to lose such a great professor. I took classes with him with no intent on learning programming at all and he showed me the things that can be done with programming that I am now working on more advanced languages. He was very passionate about his work and wanted to make sure his students were successful in the classroom, as well as beyond the classroom. He was a very caring individual. We will miss his laughter and jokes that he did in the class to make the students more comfortable. We will especially miss the stories he was giving us about his youth in Canada growing up on a farm. It was great ice breakers to get all of us students calmed and relaxed before jumping into the programming work. He was such a good, caring professor that he was given recommendations to take his classes not only by the students, but by other professors as well. He will certainly be missed by many.

Condolence: I am so sorry and sad about the loss of such a good man. Colin had a heart of gold. He was one of the most kind and generous people I’ve ever known. He was such a calm and gentle person. I’m so glad Alex was able to see you last month. He’s going to miss Uncle Colin. My heart goes out to Gary as well as all of Colin’s other family and friends. The world has lost a good soul and a great teacher and friend.

Condolence: This tribute is very hard to write. I am still so angry at cancer for taking you from us all much too early. You had so much left to do - so many to teach, so many changes to make, so much more to give. I will have to get past that and be forever grateful for the time that we had you. For me personally, it's been almost 18 years since the day you were on my hiring committee and chose me to be a member of your team. Coming from a hard-edged dog-eat-dog New York City software developer environment, I was so pleasantly shocked to receive such support and encouragement from you from day one. You were so supportive to anyone who wanted to try something new, stretch themselves, and reach for the stars. We were always there for each other, whenever one of us was frustrated with "the system" and how it held us or the students back. Who am I going to vent to now? I guess, still you... always you... and I'll close my eyes and see your slow Canadian nod of encouragement, validating my feelings. I wish you could still give suggestions and help me figure it all out like you always have... but I have to stand on my own and I will do that and be strong, for you. I miss you so much already. The world will never be the same. All we can do is continue the work you started, creating our bachelors degree and giving the students the best possible path to success. You were so very loved on this earth and you will be forever loved... by so many. The students, your family and friends... including me.

Condolence: I don’t have the words to adequately express how grateful I am that you were in my life. You changed my life and the lives of countless others with your kindness, your laughter, and your calm presence. Thank you Colin. You will never be forgotten. ❤️

Condolence: The world has lost a beautiful mind. You never let your superior intellect interfere with your ego. Always kind, gentle and quick with a joke. You were eager to pass on your knowledge to your students and friends. You listened to everyone even the dull and ignorant. It has been a privilege to have known you. I wish it would have been longer. When I reflect and say a prayer to all the wonderful people that have been in my life, you will be included in those prayers. Godspeed Colin. And although you have gone from this earth you will forever be a child of the universe shining brilliantly in the heavens forever. Knowing all this should made me glad, but at this moment I can only cry.