It is always with great sadness when we loose members of our District 7070 Rotary family. Everyone in District 7070 wants to expresses their deepest sympathies to our extended Rotary family. Please send your notices to Newsletter Editor Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com .....
BOB ARMSTRONG - ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA
Peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, one day after celebrating his 83rd birthday.
Beloved husband of Lynda ‘Lyn’ Armstrong (nee Pierson-O’Brien). Predeceased by his first wife Julie Walter, his daughter Stephanie, his son Christopher, and his parents Albert ‘Army’ & Sylva Armstrong.
Loving father of Todd and Debbie Armstrong-Cattell (Steve) and step-father of Jeffrey O’Brien (Tammy) and Jodi O’Brien (Adam Dobko). Cherished Poppa of Emily (Brandon), Victoria ‘Mackie’ (Andrea), Katelyn, Brennen, Matthew, Lauren, Paige, Cameron, and Wil and Great-Poppa of Leo
Dear brother of Sally Martens (John) of Wolfville, Nova Scotia and uncle of Sara, Georgia, and Laura Martens and their families.
Bob was the third-generation owner of Armstrong Funeral Home, retiring in 2017.
Past President of the Ontario Funeral Service Association. Longtime member of the Oshawa Rotary Club for over 40 years. Past President of the Bay of Quinte Funeral Service Association. Past Secretary of Guaranteed Funeral Deposits of Ontario. Past Regional Director of the Order of the Golden Rule (OGR).
Bob was very active and supportive in his community. He was a longtime member of the Oshawa Golf & Curling Club, where the Armstrong family have been members for decades.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 3-6 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home (124 King St. E., Oshawa). A Private Funeral Service will take place with interment at Union Cemetery, Oshawa.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Hearth Place, Diabetes Canada, Lakeridge Health Foundation-Cancer Care, or the Rotary Club of Oshawa.
Online condolences may be shared at www.armstrongfh.ca