Obituary for Harry Robert "Bob" Armstrong
HARRY ROBERT (BOB) ARMSTRONG
April 25, 1943 - November 18, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, granddad, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle Harry Robert (Bob) Armstrong. Bob passed away peacefully at home on Thursday November 18, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Born April 25, 1943 in Hamilton, Ontario. Beloved husband and best friend for 55 years to his wife Jean (Hallows) Armstrong. Loving and supportive father to his daughter Lee Ann and her husband Michael Cooper and their children Brandon (Olivia), Michaela and Zoe and his son Lyn Armstrong and Carolyn and their children Blake, Connor and Marisa. Brother to Doris and Emma Jean. Dearest brother-in-law of Doreen Dienesch (Fred), Fred Hallows (Betty), Elaine Bowman (Gary), Late Ken (November 15, 2021) Hallows (Caroline), Janice Durham (Brian). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harry Robert (1986) and Emma Viola Belle (1997) (Simmons), his father and mother-in-law George William (1981) and Lila May (1988) (Dodgson) Hallows and his brother-in-law Ronald Hallows (2020); Bob was proprietor of Harry Armstrong & Sons Pumps. Bob was an avid MOPAR collector and antique automobile enthusiast. As per Bob’s wishes cremation has taken place with no visitation or funeral service. A Celebration of Life for Bob to be announced at a later date. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to Pauline and Care Partners Team 6 for their care and compassion. Also for the past 7 years for direction and care that Bob received from Dr. Michael Sanatani and Nurse Julie from London Regional Cancer Clinic. Memorial Donations to Diabetes Association of Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society can be done by following the directions on Bob’s tribute page at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com or by contacting Ostrander’s Funeral Home, Tillsonburg (519) 842-5221. Personal condolences and favourite memories can be shared at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com
DAD
What we'd give if we could say
Hello, Dad, in the same old way
To hear your voice, see your smile
To sit with you and chat awhile..
So you who have your Father
Cherish him with care
For you'll never know
the heartache
Till you see his
vacant chair..
Donations can be mailed to
The Canadian Cancer Society, 55 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 500 Toronto, Ontario M4V 2Y7
or Diabetes Canada, 1300-522 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5G 2R5
Please indicate in the memo line that your donation is in memory of Bob Armstrong and that the family has been notified. Please email info@ostrandersfuneralhome.com or call 519-842-5221 and the funeral home will place a card for the family.
April 25, 1943 - November 18, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, granddad, father-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle Harry Robert (Bob) Armstrong. Bob passed away peacefully at home on Thursday November 18, 2021 at the age of 78 years. Born April 25, 1943 in Hamilton, Ontario. Beloved husband and best friend for 55 years to his wife Jean (Hallows) Armstrong. Loving and supportive father to his daughter Lee Ann and her husband Michael Cooper and their children Brandon (Olivia), Michaela and Zoe and his son Lyn Armstrong and Carolyn and their children Blake, Connor and Marisa. Brother to Doris and Emma Jean. Dearest brother-in-law of Doreen Dienesch (Fred), Fred Hallows (Betty), Elaine Bowman (Gary), Late Ken (November 15, 2021) Hallows (Caroline), Janice Durham (Brian). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harry Robert (1986) and Emma Viola Belle (1997) (Simmons), his father and mother-in-law George William (1981) and Lila May (1988) (Dodgson) Hallows and his brother-in-law Ronald Hallows (2020); Bob was proprietor of Harry Armstrong & Sons Pumps. Bob was an avid MOPAR collector and antique automobile enthusiast. As per Bob’s wishes cremation has taken place with no visitation or funeral service. A Celebration of Life for Bob to be announced at a later date. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to Pauline and Care Partners Team 6 for their care and compassion. Also for the past 7 years for direction and care that Bob received from Dr. Michael Sanatani and Nurse Julie from London Regional Cancer Clinic. Memorial Donations to Diabetes Association of Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society can be done by following the directions on Bob’s tribute page at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com or by contacting Ostrander’s Funeral Home, Tillsonburg (519) 842-5221. Personal condolences and favourite memories can be shared at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com
DAD
What we'd give if we could say
Hello, Dad, in the same old way
To hear your voice, see your smile
To sit with you and chat awhile..
So you who have your Father
Cherish him with care
For you'll never know
the heartache
Till you see his
vacant chair..
Donations can be mailed to
The Canadian Cancer Society, 55 St Clair Avenue West, Suite 500 Toronto, Ontario M4V 2Y7
or Diabetes Canada, 1300-522 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5G 2R5
Please indicate in the memo line that your donation is in memory of Bob Armstrong and that the family has been notified. Please email info@ostrandersfuneralhome.com or call 519-842-5221 and the funeral home will place a card for the family.