Ian Archer and a field camera acquired for his collection.
Toronto. We were sad to learn of the death of Ian on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Ian was a long time member of the PHSC and a frequent contributor to our monthly ZOOM meetings. He would have reached 65 later this year.
Ian joined the PHSC back in 1983 while he was at Eddie Black’s. The photo at left is from his Facebook page showing Ian with an addition to his collection from one of our more recent auctions.
Ian is survived by his wife of over 42 years, Joyce Allison Archer ( née Major) and son Devon Paul Archer.
Ian was born in Ottawa, after his parents immigrated to our capital city from the UK. In addition to Joyce and Devon, he is survived by his brother, Andrew, and sister, Norine, along with their spouses, two brother’s-in- law, five nieces, four nephews, five great nieces and a great nephew.
A formal obituary will appear in the Toronto Star early next month.
Ian and our late editor, Bob Lansdale with two Graflex cameras from one of our auctions
