John "Jack" Allen Armstrong and Patricia Elizabeth Medd
Husband John "Jack" Allen ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Robert "Allen" ARMSTRONG (1917-1991) Mother: Margaret Isabel BROADFOOT (1915-2003)
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Wife Patricia Elizabeth MEDD (details suppressed for this person)
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1 F Cheryl Louise ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Bradley Dale HESSELWOOD (living)
2 M Kevin John ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Kimberly Ann HAYTER (living)
3 M Robert "Rob" Darren ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
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John "Jack" Wayne Armstrong and Noel Niks
Husband John "Jack" Wayne ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: William John ARMSTRONG (1912-1975) Mother: Eleta Marie McCAULEY (1914-1995)
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Louise HEUSEL
Wife Noel NIKS (details suppressed for this person)
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1 M John Wayne ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
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2 M Anthony "Tony" ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Tracy Ann ALEXANDER (living)
John "Jack" Wayne Armstrong and Louise Heusel
Husband John "Jack" Wayne ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: William John ARMSTRONG (1912-1975) Mother: Eleta Marie McCAULEY (1914-1995)
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Noel NIKS
Wife Louise HEUSEL (details suppressed for this person)
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John A Armstrong and Ellen Clarke
Husband John A ARMSTRONG
Born: 12 Jul 1847 - Antrim, Ireland Christened: - Antrim, Ireland Died: 22 Dec 1916 - Clinton, Ont. Buried: 1916 - Bayfield, Ont.
Father: Rainey ARMSTRONG (1818-1899) Mother: Rosey McKINSTREY (Abt 1817-1888)
Marriage: 30 Jul 1874 - Stanley, Huron, Ont.
Noted events in his life were:
• Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery, 106E
• Death Location
Died December 22, 1916, Aged 69 Years 5 Months & 10 Days.
• Occupation
Farmer. Retired at time of his death.
• Residences
Stanley, Tuckersmith Township, Con. III, Lot 34 London Road Survey & Clinton
Wife Ellen CLARKE
Born: 7 Sep 1854 - Ontario Christened: Died: 1 Jul 1946 Buried: Jul 1946 - Bayfield, Ont.
Noted events in her life were:
• Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery, 106E
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage location
Bayfield Road Church
Children
1 F Mary Lavina ARMSTRONG
Born: 20 Apr 1875 - Stanley Twsp. Huron, Ont. Christened: Died: 12 Feb 1969 - Toronto, Ont. Buried: Feb 1969 - Clinton, OntSpouse: William George WHEATLEY (1860-1916) Marr: 26 Feb 1896 - Hensall, Ont.
2 F Margaret Ellen ARMSTRONG
Born: 6 Apr 1876 - Stanley, Twp. Huron, Ont. Can. Christened: Died: 22 Aug 1925 - London, Middlesex, Ont., Canada Buried: 25 Aug 1925 - London, Middlesex, Ont., CanadaSpouse: Fred TUCKER (1878-1964) Marr: 13 Dec 1907 - London, Middlesex, Ont.
3 F Rose Emily ARMSTRONG
Born: 20 Nov 1877 - Stanley, Twp. Huron, Ont. Christened: Died: 12 Feb 1881 - Stanley, Twp. Huron, Ont. Buried: Feb 1881 - Bayfield, Ont.
4 F Ann Elizabeth ARMSTRONG
Born: 16 Dec 1879 - Stanley, Twp. Huron, Ont. Can. Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Ernie WELLS (living)
5 F Ida Rose Emma ARMSTRONG
Born: 28 May 1882 - Stanley, Twp. Huron, Ont. Can. Christened: Died: 29 Nov 1967 - Goderich, Huron, Ont. Buried: Nov 1967 - Stanley, Huron, Ont.Spouse: James BOYCE (1878-1953) Marr: 2 Dec 1903 - Tuckersmith, Twp.
6 M Wilson ARMSTRONG
Born: 28 May 1882 - Stanley, Huron, Ont., Can. Christened: Died: 22 Oct 1974 - Tuckersmith, Huron, Ont., Can. Buried: 24 Oct 1974 - Seaforth, Ont.Spouse: Margaret Rachel McGEE (1881-1954) Marr: 23 Jun 1909 - Brucefield, Huron, Ont., Can.
7 M John Edgar ARMSTRONG
Born: 6 Apr 1892 - Tuckersmith Twp. Huron Co. Christened: Died: 4 Apr 1968 - Clinton Ontario Buried: Apr 1968 - Clinton, Ont.Spouse: Gladys Lineman KENNEDY (1892-1954) Marr: 5 Mar 1913 - Clinton, Ont.
General Notes for Child Mary Lavina ARMSTRONG
Obituary:
Toronto Telegram, Friday, Feb. 14, 1969
Wheatley, Mary Lavina - On Wednesday, February 12, 1969 at Toronto. Mary Lavina Armstrong wife of the late William George Wheatley, dear mother of Percival Wheatley.
Funeral service in Clinton, Ontario. Interment Clinton Cemetery.
General Notes for Child Wilson ARMSTRONG
Wilson Armstrong bought the farm on Con. III, Lot 31, LRS, (on the Mill Road) about 1908. Their children attended SS #3 Tuckersmith. The school was on the north-west corner of that intersection.
Obituary:
Wilson Armstrong, a well-known area resident died in Huronview on Tuesday. He was 93. Born in Stanley Township he farm for many years in Stanley and Tuckersmith prior to retiring in Seaforth in 1943.
His wife, the former Margret McGee to whom he was married in 1909 predeceased him in 1954. He is survived by a son Clarence E. of St. Catharine's and a daughter Isabel, Mrs. Mac Chesney, Seaforth and three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was also predeceased by a son Harold and an infant son.
Funeral service will be held at the R. S. Box Funeral Home Seaforth on Thursday at 2 PM with Rev. M. E. Reuber officiating. Interment will follow in Maitlandbank Cemetery and pallbearers will be Leonard Boyce, Fred Boyce, James Souter, Frank Morris, Russell Carter and Norman Walker. Flower bearers, Leslie Carter and Brian Armstrong.
General Notes for Child John Edgar ARMSTRONG
Obituary: Clinton News Record, April 1968
John Edgar Armstrong, age 78, 108 Rattenbury St., W., died Thurs. Apr. 4 at Clinton Public Hospital. He was born Apr 6, 1892 in Stanley Twp., to the late John and Ellen Armstrong. Predeceased by his wife, the former Gladys L. Kennedy. He worked as manager of Clinton Feed Mill for Canada Packers and was a member of Wesley-Willis United Church. Survived by brother Wilson, Clinton and sister Mary Wheatley, Toronto, and 5 nephews and I niece.
John Allen Armstrong
Husband John Allen ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Kevin John ARMSTRONG Mother: Kimberly Ann HAYTER
Wife (details suppressed for this person)
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Children
John Allen Armstrong and Mary "Mabel" Moffatt
Husband John Allen ARMSTRONG
AKA: Jack Born: 2 Jun 1892 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: Died: 2 Sep 1959 - Hensall, Huron, Ont, Can Buried: 5 Sep 1959 - Bayfield, Huron, Ont, Can
Father: Robert ARMSTRONG (1860-1921) Mother: Emily STEPHENSON (1868-1938)
Marriage: 15 Nov 1916 - Seaforth, Huron, Ontario, Canada
Noted events in his life were:
• Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery, 182F
• Church
Goshen United, Stanley Twp.
• Education
Stanley, Huron, Ont. Can
• Occupation
Farmer, Life long farmer on the Goshen Line, Lot 5 Con. 11 Stanley Twp.
• Residences
Stanley, Twp. Lot 5 Con. 11
Wife Mary "Mabel" MOFFATT
AKA: Mabel Born: 8 Feb 1893 - Tuckersmith Twp. Huron Co. Ont. Christened: Died: 17 Nov 1958 - Seaforth, Huron, Ont, Can Buried: Nov 1958 - Bayfield, Huron, Ont,
Noted events in her life were:
• Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery, 182F
• Church
United Church of Canada
• Education
Tuckersmith Twp. Huron Co.
• Occupation
Farm Wife and Mother
• Residences
Tuckersmith Twp; Stanley Twp. Lot 5 Con. 11
Children
1 M Robert "Allen" ARMSTRONG
Born: 18 Apr 1917 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: 1917 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Died: 28 Mar 1991 - Goderich, Huron, Ont, Can Buried: 30 Mar 1991 - Bayfield, Huron, Ont, Can.Spouse: Margaret Isabel BROADFOOT (1915-2003) Marr: 1 Oct 1938 - Seaforth, Huron, Ont. Can.
2 F Dorothy Isabell ARMSTRONG
Born: 15 Jan 1920 - Stanley, Huron, Ont., Can. Christened: 1920 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Died: 25 Jul 1990 - Chatham, Kent, Ont., Can. Buried: 29 Jul 1990 - Usborne Twp. Huron, Ont, Can.Spouse: Garnet Alexander MOUSSEAU (1915-2006) Marr: 6 Nov 1940 - Varna, Huron, Ont., Can.
3 M Kenneth Moffatt ARMSTRONG
Born: 18 Apr 1927 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Died: 14 Dec 1974 - Montreal, Quebec, Can Buried: 16 Dec 1974 - Les Jardins Laurentide Cemetery, Hwy. #112 Between St. Hubert & ChamblySpouse: Chelleita May LOBB (1927-2007) Marr: 30 Aug 1952 - Port Arthur, Ont, Can
4 M Leslie John ARMSTRONG
Born: 24 Mar 1929 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: 1929 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Died: 23 Nov 1977 - London, Ont, Can Buried: 26 Nov 1977 - Bayfield Ont.Spouse: Lois Marie PICKARD (living)
5 M Floyd Rae ARMSTRONG
Born: 1 May 1930 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Died: 3 Apr 1990 - Exeter, Huron, Ont, Can Buried: 7 Apr 1990 - Bayfield Ont.Spouse: Emma "Jean" TAYLOR (living)
6 M Ronald Milton ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Shirley Joyce SOUTH (1935-1996)Spouse: Sarah-Anne SMURLICK (living)
7 M Howard Glenn ARMSTRONG
Born: 19 Mar 1937 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: 1937 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Died: 25 May 1998 - London, Ont. Buried: 28 May 1998 - Bayfield OntSpouse: Joyce Marie BELL (living)
General Notes (Husband)
My father was a hard working farmer, having grown up on the farm of his father. He took over the farm when my grandfather retired to Clinton. He must have learned his lessons well, as he went on to be very successful. He was a strong man both in character as well as physically. He was successful enough, that as much of the modern machinery came into availability he would not necessarily the first to acquire the new equipment, but did soon add it to his farm operation.
He expected a lot of himself as he did of other people. He always had time to teach his family in work ethics as well as how to do the various farm work operations. He was a skilled horseman and trained his son’s in the same skill. He had many talents as a good farmer must have, repairman for broken implements, carpenter for building repairs and so on. No undertaking was too complicated for him to lead the way at; he always seemed to know just where to start and what to do. He was a good judge of livestock, raising many head of prime beef cattle.
Dad was not seen to be a real open and loving person, not because he did not love his children, but because there was not a lot of time for this affection and demonstrations of love on a busy farm. He did teach his family, respect, honesty and a strong belief in God.
He served as a director on the Hay Township Municipal Fire Insurance Board and was a founding member of the Ontario Bean Marketing Board. He also found time to be Board member of the Goshen United Church as well as a Sunday school teacher. He had somewhat strong feelings about Protestant – Catholic relationships, being rather closed minded about some things. His political persuasion was for the Progressive Conservative Party and at times made it very clear that, in his mind, that was the party to follow.
He always treated my Mother with the greatest respect and tried to make things as easy as possible for her. I don’t recall them doing a lot of fun things together but do recall how he would enjoy family gatherings such as the annual Stephenson Reunion held at Bayfield. They did, in later years travel to Florida and spend the winter there a couple of years.
My father, unfortunately suffer from severe asthma and was hospitalized often for treatment. He did continue to do most of the farm work and carried on until after my mother’s death. He suffered a stroke in the winter after my mother died and was never able to return to the farm. He died on September 2, 1959.
By Ron Armstrong
Funeral Notice
In Loving Memory of John A. Armstrong who passed away in Hensall on Wednesday September 2nd 1959 in his 68th year.
Remains are resting at the Bonthron Funeral Chapel Hensall. Funeral will take place Saturday September 5th. 1959 Service at 2:00 o'clock. Interment in Bayfield Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.
General Notes (Wife)
Mother was a kind, caring person that loved all her children and grandchildren. She wanted always to treat everyone in the same loving, caring way. It did not mater if it was her time shared with her family, her cooking or other needs of a growing family, she was always there.
As a farm mother of a large family she did a remarkable job of cooking and feeding us her delicious meals. Caring for us when we had colds and fevers, she just seemed to know what we needed. Mother was a spotless house keeper, never being satisfied unless every peace of furniture was dusted, floors cleaned and scrubbed and laundry washed and ironed. It was not enough for her to have washed our jeans and overalls but they had to be meticulously ironed even to go out and work in barn.
She truly cared for her family and set an excellent example in honesty, integrity and how to live in a way that would make us better people. Mother, at times seemed overly fussy about how the house was cleaned and the table set for guests. I recall one time when she was preparing for company, my father, wanting to see her have it a little easier and said to mother, “don’t bother with a white tablecloth on the table” he them proceeded to set the table without a tablecloth. Well, while he was out, mother cleared the table setting, place a nice clean, ironed tablecloth on the table and then set the dishes back. Yes, my mother was a very strong and determined person; she insisted on having her house work done her way.
Mother had a brother and two sisters living in Western Canada as well as several other relatives. It had been a longtime desire of hers to travel to the West to see for the first time where these folks lived and visit them. The trip finally came to be in the fall of 1957 when she and dad started to drive out to do their visiting. They only got as far as Pilot Mound, Manitoba when mother suffered a stroke. It was several days before she was well enough to be returned home by train and she never did get to visit her brother and sisters in their homes. Mother worked very hard to gain back the use of her right hand and arm. Though she never got back to full use of that hand she continued to do most of her house work and provided those wonderful big meals. I had gone to work in Woodstock by this time and I recall coming home on weekends and she would have me help her bake pies and other foods and be so pleased that she could still provide a complete spread for dinner.
She suffered another stroke on November 16, 1958 and died the next morning.
By Ron Armstrong
Funeral Notice
In Loving Memory of Mary Mabel Moffatt
Beloved wife of John Armstrong who passed away in Seaforth on Monday, November 17, 1958, in her sixty-sixth year. Remains are resting at the Bonthron Funeral Chapel, Hensall, where funeral will take place on Wednesday, November 19 Service at 2:00 o'clock p.m. Interment in Bayfield Cemetery.
Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.
Notes (Marriage)
Marriage Registration
John Armstrong age 24, residence Zurich, born at Zurich bachelor and farmer, Methodist, son of Robert and Emily Armstrong married Mabel Moffatt age 23, residence Kippen, born at Kippen, spinster and farmer's daughter, Methodist, daughter of John Moffatt and Hannah Miles. The marriage was witnessed by Bert MacKay of Kippen and Catherine Moffatt of Kippen and solemnized by Rev. George McKinley.
John Allen & Mary Mabel (Moffatt) Armstrong
John Allan Armstrong, known to most as Jack Armstrong, was born on June 2, 1892. He was born at the farm home of his parents Robert and Emily (Stephenson) Armstrong. The Armstrong farm is located on Lot 5, Concessions 11 in Stanley Township, Huron County. He was the third child of five children born to Robert and Emily. He grew up and was schooled there on the Goshen line, about 4 miles north of the Town of Zurich.
At this time, not much can be determined above his growing up and eventual meeting his bride. However marriage records indicate he was married on November 15, 1916 at the town of Seaforth, Ontario to Mary Mabel Moffatt, born February 8, 1893 in the Township of Tuckersmith, near the village of Kippen. She was the daughter of David and Hannah Moffatt, farmers in Tuckersmith Township.
One year after the marriage, Robert and Emily retired from farming and moved to the town of Clinton. So, that in 1917 Jack and Mabel took over the farm and continued farming Lot 5, Concession 11 until their death in 1958 and 1959.
In April 1917 the first of seven children was born. Over the next 20 years six more children were born into the family, the youngest child born in 1937. One of the children, Dorothy the second oldest was the only daughter. With six boys growing up, there was no shortage of help with the farm work. Four of the sons grew up and went out farming on their own, all in Stanley Township and close to the home farm. It was after Jack’s death in 1959 that the youngest son Howard, took over, keeping the farm in the Armstrong name. Howard’s son is living and farming the farm to this very date.
The farm at Lot 5 Concession 11 consists of 100 acres of excellent agricultural land. At some point along the way an additional 50 acres was acquired, being the South half of Lot 6 Concession 9. This 50 acres was located close-by and made it a convenient additional acreage. The operation grew with the times to a very successful family farm, having to support life for a growing family of nine people.
It was a general farm operation that consisted of cash cropping, growing crops as feet for livestock that consisted of cattle, chickens and hogs. Then of course the horses, for doing farm work and family transportation. Over the years there were always cows for milking, cattle for the beef market, hogs for the pork market, laying hens for the egg market as well as chickens for the poultry market. At the same time all this farm stock and produce was used as required to provided food for a large family.
For the reader with a picture of “times gone by”, in his minds eye, it is not difficult to picture life in the early 1900s. Days, when the only means of transportation around a rural community was by horse drawing vehicle or on foot. We see a picture of a growing family required to ride on a horse drawn wagon or buggy in summer and in winter a hose drawn cutter or sleigh. In the winter scene, he will see the need to be warmly bundled up against the cold winds and snow. Then the scene of children bundled up to make the one and one-half mile walk to the one-room school house.
It is always interesting to think back on the advent of new technology, and what it meant to everyday life, even on the simple requirement of transportation. Equally important, what these changes made to the farm operations, when tractors first came out and other conveniences and time saving devices.
It is a credit to a couple like Jack and Mabel that the entire family grew up to be successful in life on their own. This was accomplished by demonstrating good moral and spiritual standards, and insisting on a high level of respect and appreciation for others. To allow all members to be their own persons, to learning through life’s experiences, both good and bad.
General Notes for Child Robert "Allen" ARMSTRONG
Obituary, London Free Press
Suddenly at his home in Goderich on Thursday, March 28, 1991. Robert Allen Armstrong; in his 74th Year. Beloved husband of Margaret (Broadfoot). Dear father of Doug & Joyce Armstrong of Peterborough, Merle & Bill Stanbury of Goderich, Jack & Pat Armstrong of Clinton, Raye & Dianne Armstrong of Goderich, Mary & Ron Kovacs of Brantford, and Fred & Carol Armstrong of Sarnia. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, brothers Howard Armstrong of Stanley Tew.. Ron Armstrong of Simcoe. Predeceased by sister Dorothy and brothers Kenneth, Leslie, and Floyd Armstrong.
The family will receive friends at the McCallum & Palla Funeral Home Cambria Road at East Street, Goderich on Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon at 3:00. Interment Bayfield Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Victoria St. United Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Married at United Church, Varna, Ont
General Notes for Child Dorothy Isabell ARMSTRONG
Dorothy and I shared the same birthday, January 15. She was born in 1920 while I was born in 1934, with fourteen years difference in our ages I do not have any recollection of her living at home on the farm prior to her marriage to Garnet on November 6, 1940. I do recall making a trip with my father, mother and younger brother Howard to St. Catharines for a visit. The year would have been about 1942 or 43 when Dorothy and her husband Garnet were working in a factory, all part of the war effort.
Then after Garnet went over-seas at the end of 1944 I recall Dorothy living with us at the farm. It was then that their son Eric was born on June 16, 1945. I recall Dorothy calling on me and Howard to rock Eric in his baby buggy outside on the sidewalk beside the house, on nice summer days. How after a while the fun of looking after the baby was keeping us from playing and doing other more interesting things.
Garnet soon returned for Europe and he and Dorothy moved to Hensall, where we visited them often. What I remember most about Dorothy is her ability to be the best mother, wife and house keeper possible. It was always a delight to be at her home and enjoy her wonderful cooking. One could not help but marvel at the cleanliness and tidiness that her home was always found to be.
She was equally caring about her personal appearance, always well dressed and immaculate about herself. Dorothy took a deep interest in all who she came in contact with and people soon felt completely at ease with her. I know that when my wife to-be, Shirley first met Dorothy, Shirley was so taken with her kind ways and manner that she never forgot and always though highly of Dorothy.
Their second child, Cheryl was born on September 19, 1951 while they were living in Hensall. Garnet’s work with the United Co-operatives of Ontario took him to the Co-op operation in Thamesville, Ontario and the family moved to live in the nearby town of Ridgetown.
As her children grew up Dorothy worked in a local grocery store in Hensall that was owned by good friends of Dorothy and Garnet’s. Then while living in Ridgetown she also worked in a similar store there for some time.
It was soon after the move to Thamesville that the family went through a difficult time when Eric was killed in a tragic automobile accident near Hensall. He had started work with a local electrical company and had not made the move with the rest of the family.
On July 15, 1990 Dorothy suffered a massive heart attack and died very suddenly.
By Ron Armstrong
Obituary: London Free Press, July, 1990
Suddenly at Chatham on Wednesday, July 25, 1990; in her 71st year, Dorothy Isabel (Armstrong) Mousseau, a resident of Ridgetown and formerly of Hensall. Beloved wife of Garnet Alexander Mousseau. Dear mother of Cheryl (Mrs. Don Crowder) of Milton and the late Eric Mousseau (1966). Sister of Allan Armstrong of Goderich, Ronald Armstrong of Simcoe, Howard Armstrong of R R 1, Zurich and the late Kenneth, Leslie and Floyd Armstrong. Also survived by one grandson Coree. The Mousseau family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown on Friday 2:30-4:30 and 7-9 PM and at the Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Home, "Hensall Chapel" on Saturday 2:30-4:30 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service at the Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Home, "Hensall Chapel" on Sunday at 3 PM. Interment Hensall Union Cemetery, Hensall.
Funeral Notice
In Loving Memory of
Dorothy Isabel (Armstrong) Mousseau, Main St.,E., Ridgetown And Formerly Hensall
Born January 15, 1920 : Stanley Twsp.
Died July 25, 1990 : Chatham Age : 70 Years
Funeral Service 3:00 P.M. Sunday July 29,1990
Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Home "Hensall Chapel"
Officiating Rev. Mark Gaskin Carmel Presbyterian Church
Interment Hensall Union Cemetery Hensall, Ontario
General Notes for Child Kenneth Moffatt ARMSTRONG
Ken was born on April 18, 1927 in the farm home of his parents, on the Goshen Line in Stanley Township. He grew up there on the farm attending public school at S. S. #5 Stanley, a small one room school located up the road, there on the Goshen. He was the third child in the family and was given the opportunity to continue his high school education at Clinton Collegiate Institute in Clinton, some fifteen miles from the farm.
During his high school years he was required to board in town. I believe he boarded with Mrs. McKinley, the grandmother of a neighbor boy who was the same age as Ken. I recall a trip we made with my father, mother and my younger brother Howard to the fall fair at Teeswater one year. It had been planned, that as we had to travel though Clinton to get to Teeswater we would pick up Ken at Mrs. McKinley’s home. I do not recall the exact year, probably 1945 or 1946 soon after the war and tires were not readily available yet. With the condition of the tires on our car, dad would not make the trip without a spare tire, tied on the roof. You guessed it – the spare tire had to be used on the way back from Teeswater before we got to Clinton. The changing of the tire was just like fun for Ken as he had become very mechanically minded, and we were soon on our way again.
During those high school years Ken worked at Epps Bicycle & Motorcycle Shop after school and on weekends and became very interested in motor-mechanics and repairing anything on wheels. At one point he had his own motorcycle. I recall a time when he had me on for a ride, it was at the farm, right near the barn and the thrashing had just been done. There was slippery straw in the yard by the barn and as he drove around the corner the wheels of the motorcycle slid on the straw and down we went. It was at a slow speed and no harm done to either, driver, passenger or the motorcycle.
Upon completing high school in Clinton, Ken got a job with Pool & Company in London. It was a company the milled and processed flour and other food related items. His work was in the laboratory, dealing with quality control and research. The company was soon bought by Five Roses Flour and he was moved to Fort William – Port Arthur (now known as Thunder Bay) Ontario. It was there he met his wife Lee and they were married in August 1952.
Continuing in the field of foods and research he was moved to Montreal by Five Roses Flour in about 1958 to continue his work for the company in their Montreal operations. Lee and Ken first lived right in Montreal but soon moved to the south shore – to St. Lambert. Their three children were born in the Montreal area, Guy first at Cote St.-Luc, born about one week before their move to St. Lambert. Then Nicole in 1961 and Meegan in 1962 were born in St. Lambert.
As a younger person, I thought of Ken as a very modern man, always talking and thinking about the future, taking a keen interest in all things of science and mechanical. I recall going to the London airport with my parents to meet him and bring him home to the farm for a few days as he passed through on a business trip. To me he was so important to be flying here and there and he seemed to take it all in stride.
Ken was always doing everything he could to show you around and make you feel comfortable and at home when you went to visit them. He would always find time to get in the car and drive you around showing off all the points of interest in the area. Then out would come the barbeque to cook the steaks all seasoned with some of his new creations, he did want to try out new products in real life.
His job required him to traveling a lot and in so doing, was often passing through Toronto were his sister-in-law Dorothy lived. Upon dropping in to visit Dorothy on these and many other occasions, Dorothy said many time that “Ken was always Ken” she found him the same every time, just himself.
It was so unfortunate that at the pinnacle of his career and life with his young family he was taken from us at the age of 47 on December 14, 1974.
By Ron Armstrong
Married at St. Pauls United Church, Port Arthur
General Notes for Child Leslie John ARMSTRONG
Leslie John Armstrong was born on March 24, 1929 in the home of his mother and father on the Goshen Line in Stanley Township. He grew up on the farm and attended public school at SS #5 Stanley.
Upon completing grade eight he worked on his father’s farm at Lot 5 Concession 11 and learned to become a knowledgeable farmer. He learned well under the guidance of his father and his older brother Allen. Les became a skilled horse man along with all the skills required of a person that was going to be a successful farmer.
On October 1, 1949 he married Lois Marie Pickard at Clinton, Ontario. In the spring of the following year, April 24, 1950 he and Lois bought the 160 acre farm at Lot 7 & 8 South of Bayfield Road from David McNaughton. The farm was located at the corner of the Bayfield Road and Goshen Line.
Les worked hard in establishing a most successful farm operation that consisted of the usual hay and grain crops. Some of the crop was used to feed livestock and other crops were marketed for cash. Milk cows were his big interest and to accommodate more milking cows he had a very modern milking parlor constructed that allowed for a large number of milk cows. Though this milking facility did help with the work, it was still a large job twice each day to milk and look after a large heard of milking cows.
The next facility built was a barn to accommodate a large flock of laying hens. This was a mechanized barn and did reduce the time required to look after this flock of hens. The work of looking after the hens, as I recall, fell on Lois for the most part. The laying hen operation became very much Lois’ job.
Les was never found sitting idle or very far from the farm. I recall that after I had left high school and was at home working with my father and brother Floyd, on many winter days going down to help Les in the bush cut logs and fire wood. It was not enough that he had all kinds of farm chores to do in looking after the milking cows and other livestock, he still ad to be out in the bush, chainsaw or ax in hand cutting down trees.
Their children were born while living on the farm, first Linda in 1951, Bonita in 1953, Brian in 1963 and Bradley in 1965.
After 23 successful years of hard work on the farm, Les and Lois sold the farm in 1973 and built a house in Saltford and retired from farming. Not to be idle very long and to fulfill a desire to drive truck, Les soon went to work driving a milk truck. He would go around to the farms and gather up milk from the farmers, as other drivers had done at his farm for many years drawing many gallons of milk produced by his cows. He would then transport the milk to processing plants in Toronto, Mitchell and several other locations.
Unfortunately his life, retired from heavy farm work was to be short. He was being operated on for coronary bypass but died during the operation on November 23, 1977.
By Ron Armstong
Funeral Notice:
In Loving Memory of Leslie John Armstrong Beloved husband of Lois (Pickard) Armstrong Who passed away at Victoria Hospital, London, on, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1977 In his 49th year.
Resting at the Westlake Funeral Home, Zurich, Ont., until Saturday, November 26, 1977 where the funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Interment in Bayfield Cemetery. Rev. Alex Taylor, officiating.
General Notes for Child Floyd Rae ARMSTRONG
Floyd was a farmer on the Goshen Line, Stanley Township all his life. He was born at the family home his parents on May 1, 1930. As his brothers and sister had done, he also attended public school at SS #5 Stanley.
He started farming with his father and brother Les after completing public school. As a young man farm work came hard to Floyd as he had a major back problem that caused him constant pain. At about the age of eighteen he had an operation on his back that did help greatly, but I feel he suffered from back pain all his life. He was a natural at any thing that had to be done around the farm in terms of mechanical equipment. It may have been physically easier for him, had he had the opportunity to pursue a career in diesel mechanics, it was something he was very interested in. Floyd, while working on the farm, over several months spent many hours completing a correspondence course in diesel mechanics. Though this training was not used in an occupation off the farm, it did serve him well in maintaining the farm machinery that he worked with every day.
Floyd had a passion for country music and during his teen years learned to play the guitar. I recall when we were young and my sister and her husband’s car was stored in the drive-shed. This was during a time when Dorothy was living at home while Garnet was over-seas in the army during the war. Floyd would often keep the guitar in the car and during the evenings after the work was all done on the farm, would spend many hours playing the guitar in the car. In his adult years, it would sometimes take a little persuasion, but when a party was going on he would get his guitar out and play and sing to the enjoyment of all.
He and Jean married in 1949 and farmed at Lot 9, Concession 11, known as the Goshen Line in Stanley Township. He worked closely with his father and brothers, often sharing equipment and working on one-another’s farms. Along with other livestock and cash cropping, Floyd always had a large heard of milk cows, producing milk for market.
Their three children were raised there on the farm. Gregory was born in 1950, Frances in 1957 and Gerald in 1959. Floyd and Jean did like to go camping and as the children grew up and were able to help out with the farm work, they got the chance to travel to places such as Florida and other interesting places. They had camping equipment set up at Pine Lake Park near Bayfield for several years and many wonderful sing-a-longs by the campfire were enjoyed. My family and I would try and spend a few days camping at Pine Lake each year and it was great fun when the families would get together on these camping trips.
Floyd had various health problems over several years and in April 1990 passed away just before reaching the age of 60.
By Ron Armstrong
Obituary: London Free Press
Armstrong:
Suddenly at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, April 3, 1990, Mr. Floyd Rae Armstrong of R R #1 Zurich, in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Jean Emme (Taylor) Armstrong; dear father of Gregory and his wife Patricia of RR #1, Varna; and Frances and her husband Richard Simons of Lucan. Predeceased by one son, Gerald (November, 1984). Dear brother of Allen of Goderich, Howard of RR #1, Zurich, Ronald of Simcoe, Dorothy (Mrs. Garnet Mousseau) of Ridgetown. Dear son-in-law of Mrs. Gertrude Taylor of Seaforth. Predeceased by two brothers Kenneth and Leslie. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Emily Simons, Jonathan, Matthew and Nicolas Armstrong. Visitation after 2: PM Thursday in the Zurich Chapel of Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Homes, 49 Goshen Street N., where the Funeral Service will be conducted on Saturday, April 7yh at 2:30 PM with Rev. Samuel Parker officiating. Interment to follow in Bayfield Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Goshen United Church would be appreciated by the family.
General Notes for Child Howard Glenn ARMSTRONG
Death Notice: London Free Press, Wednesday, May 27, 1998
Armstrong
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Monday, May 25, Howard Armstrong of Stanley Township, in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Joyce (Bell) Armstrong. Loving father of Julia Armstrong, of Toronto, Jill Armstrong and Marty Ruby of Milverton and Dean and Kim Armstrong of Bayfield. Dearly loved grandfather of Brooke Armstrong and Simon Armstrong Ruby. Dear bother and brother-in-law of Ronald Armstrong of Slmcoe, Margaret Armstrong of Goderich, Garnet Mousseau of Ridgetown, Lee Armstrong of Montreal, Lois Armstrong of Goderich, Jean Armstrong of Stanley Township, George and Helga Bell of BayfieId Evelyn and Alan Galbraith of Clinton and Donald and Joan Bell of Clinton. Dear son-in-law of Jean Bell of Bayfield. Predeceased by one sister, Dorothy Mousseau and by four brothers, Allen, Kenneth, Leslie and Floyd Armstrong. Friends will be received at the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home, 153 High Street, Clinton, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 28, 1998 at 2 pm. Interment Bayfleld Cemetery. As 'expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the London Health Sciences Centre or Goshen United Church would be greatly appreciated.
A tribute to her father, Howard Glen Armstrong, written by Julie Armstrong and read at Howard's funeral by the minister
The world has been made a better place because of you, Dad. Our family certainly knows that, as do our relatives, friends, neighbours and a whole community that has benefited from your dedication and vision. The hundreds who have paid their respects have confirmed it again and again, describing you as kind, highly respected, level-headed, very knowledgeable, a man who knew Jesus, who would do anything for anybody, who liked to share a joke and who, despite his short stature, cast a very long shadow.
We remember you as a loving, dedicated, supportive husband - a true and constant companion who shared the joys and challenges of operating a farm and raising a family in an exemplary partnership.
Thank you for being such a loving, generous father - an exceptional role model whose gentle, patient, wise manner spoke louder than words. You and Mom have supported us constantly throughout our education, careers and marriages, and as we set up our own homes. So many memories come flooding back: the early morning drives to school for band and choir rehearsal; the countless hockey practices, games, out-of-town tournaments and opportunities to go to hockey school, plus the rink you made in the yard for power-skating practice; the very chubby pony you bought, which gave birth to a little surprise one morning; the Halloween ghost that scared us out of our wits; the hay put out for Santa's reindeer. In the past four years it has been a delight to rediscover some of our childhood as we've watched Grandpa the care giver, Grandpa the playmate, Grandpa the teacher and Grandpa the big tease.
The words hard-working, committed and knowledgeable are inadequate to describe you as farmer and financial adviser. We recall with pride how hard you studied to get your diploma from the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers. The legacy of your talents, interests and service to others is remarkable: hockey coach; township councillor, deputy reeve and reeve; church elder and clerk of session; and, most recently, vice-chairman of the Bluewater Rest Home Board. We continue to marvel at the fact that there was nothing you didn't know how to build or fix. We remember with a - smile how particular and - methodical you were about everything you did - from vacuuming the carpets to planting a field to completing paperwork.
Now we find ourselves wondering who will share our daily chores, who will blow the snow out of the lane, who will rave about our cooking, who will share a beer with us, who will take us for tractor rides, who will call us on Sunday night, and who will tease us and make us laugh. The answer is that we will now do these things for each other and thereby share glimpses of you every day. What more fitting and lasting tribute could we make?
Thanks be to God for blessing us with such a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandpa and brother, who, through your self-sacrificing love, helped us to see and know our Lord.
Thanks be to God that in your final act of generosity your organs could be donated to others so that they may live.
Thanks be to God that we know we will be with you again.
Julie Armstrong
Part of the address made at Howard's funeral by the minister, Reverend Tracy Crick, May 28, 1998
Text: From the book of Micah 6:8
“To seek justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God”
Howard would have known one this piece of Scripture from Micah - it is a verse from the Old Testament that is familiar to many. But more importantly and perhaps the reason why I chose this verse, is that Howard lived this piece of Scripture. Throughout his lifetime, in his family life, in his work, in his Church and community involvement, and in his very presence, Howard was a living example of one who sought justice, loved kindness and walked humbly in his relationship with God.
And who would know that better than you - his family and friends? Whether you knew him as a husband, a father and grandfather, our brother, an uncle, a son-in-law, a neighbor, a businesses associate, a fellow Church-member, or as a treasured friend, you would recognize in Howard a pleasant, easy-going man who loved his family and who worked hard to serve his community.
As one of seven children, Howard grew up in Stanley Township, on the Goshen Road. The very place were he and Joyce made their home. As a young man he worked in Stratford at the M.T.O., but returned home to farm when his parents passed away.
In 1960 Howard married Joyce Bell at the Bayfield Church. They had met in high school, were Howard enjoyed playing football and other sports. After beginning there married life together, Howard and Joyce were blessed with their children Julie, Jill and Dean. Howard took an active part in the children’s lives from the time they were small. He gave them a great deal of attention, supporting them in their individual pursuits and interests. He got involved in helping code and coaching Dean’s sports teams and there was no one who could do up Dean’s skates as well as his dad.
Even as the children grew up and became independent, and as the family grew to include Marty and Kim, they all knew that they could turn to their dad. Howard helped to renovate their houses and make them homes, he built outdoor play centers for the grandchildren, Simon and Brook - and he continued to provide his family with love and attention. Anyone who ever heard Howard speak of his children knew how deeply proud he was of each of them. He was a family - man, committed to setting an example for his children to carry all on to the next generation.
Howard’s involvement with the community was very strong - for a total of 14 years he served as Counselor, Deputy Reeve and Reeve Stanley Township. Howard served on the board at the Bluewater Nursing Home, and he took on numerable responsibilities, including Clerk of Session at the Goshen United Church. Howard was instrumental in getting the Township recreation committee started, and could always be counted on to take part in any service or community activity. In more recent years he became interested in insurance and in investments, and spent many evenings in people’s homes, not only advising them, but coming to know them as friends.
In his spare time Howard enjoyed gardening or could be found fixing something. He and Joyce worked together to maintain their home, and was the type of man who loves to hold a baby and openly showed his affection. Howard enjoyed being with other people and sharing fellowship. He could talk, but he also could listen and he valued the insight of others
In his family life, his work life and his community involvement Howard never did things half way. He was determined and always went the extra mile, pushing himself and encouraging others to share their gifts. He allowed his sense of humor to be a part of time you spend with him, and his integrity spoke for itself. Howard lived at Christian life, in which he shared of himself and knew the value and strength of community. He sought a justice, he loved kindness and Howard walked humbly with his God.
The Minister
Service to the Community
Howard served on Stanley Twp. council from 1980 to 1994. He was reeve of the Township from 1988 to 1994. He was a founding member of Recreation Committee (est. 1975) of Stanley Township. Served as elder at Goshen United Church for several years.
Married at Bayfield United Church
John Edgar Armstrong and Gladys Lineman Kennedy
Husband John Edgar ARMSTRONG
Born: 6 Apr 1892 - Tuckersmith Twp. Huron Co. Christened: Died: 4 Apr 1968 - Clinton Ontario Buried: Apr 1968 - Clinton, Ont.
Father: John A ARMSTRONG (1847-1916) Mother: Ellen CLARKE (1854-1946)
Marriage: 5 Mar 1913 - Clinton, Ont.
Noted events in his life were:
• Burial Location
In the Clinton Public Cemetery, Section C 32.
• Death Location
In the Clinton Public Hospital
• Marital Status
Married but did not have any children
• Occupation
Manager of Clinton Feed Mill for Canada Packers
• Religion
Presbyterian at time of marriage. Was a member of, Wesley-Willis United Church at time of his death.
• Residences
Born inTuckersmith Twp.; Living at Wingham at time of marriage; Living at 108 Rattenbury St. W. in Clinton at time of his death.
Wife Gladys Lineman KENNEDY
Born: 1892 - Clinton, Ont. Christened: Died: 1954 Buried: 1954 - Clinton, Ont.
Noted events in her life were:
• Burial Location
In the Clinton Public Cemetery, Section C 32
• Religion
Presbyterian at time of marriage.
• Residence
Clinton Ontario
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Children
John Edgar and Gladys did not have children.
• Marriage location
By Rev. David K Grant. Both the Bride and Groom were Presbyterian.
Children
General Notes (Husband)
Obituary: Clinton News Record, April 1968
John Edgar Armstrong, age 78, 108 Rattenbury St., W., died Thurs. Apr. 4 at Clinton Public Hospital. He was born Apr 6, 1892 in Stanley Twp., to the late John and Ellen Armstrong. Predeceased by his wife, the former Gladys L. Kennedy. He worked as manager of Clinton Feed Mill for Canada Packers and was a member of Wesley-Willis United Church. Survived by brother Wilson, Clinton and sister Mary Wheatley, Toronto, and 5 nephews and I niece.
John Wayne Armstrong
Husband John Wayne ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: John "Jack" Wayne ARMSTRONG Mother: Noel NIKS
Wife (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
John Wilson Armstrong
Husband John Wilson ARMSTRONG
Born: 4 Aug 1898 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: Died: 4 Jul 1978 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Buried: Jul 1978 - Bayfield, Huron, Ont, Can.
Father: Wilson ARMSTRONG (1856-1932) Mother: Catherine "Ann" McCLINCHEY (1865-1941)
Noted events in his life were:
• Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery 36A
• Church
Methodist
• Marital Status
Single
• Occupation
Farmer
• Residences
Stanley, Twp.
Wife
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
General Notes (Husband)
Recollections of a Niece: Rose May (Armstrong) Wilson, Dawson Creek BC
Uncle John was very quiet. He was the only one of the three brothers who lived at home. He also was the only one of the three brothers that drove and he took them and his parents everywhere they wanted to go. He cleaned the car after every trip. One winter a man whose name I can't recall stayed with them on the farm and in return for his board and room he gave Uncle John violin lessons and Aunt Margaret piano lessons. They were wonderful as a playing team and were much in demand I gather. When we visited they often played in the evening and we all danced in the summer kitchen.
When we were there for Mom and Dad's 50th Anniversary, I badgered Uncle John to play for us. He finally did, reluctantly, because I don't think he was playing at all then. I had one of Aunt Maggies sons tape it. The tape didn't turn out too well but when I got home I sent it to Edmonton and had a record made of it.
I visited once after Dad died and the three brothers were batching on the farm. They each did their own meals, each one had a different kind of bread, they wouldn't eat each others and of course they wanted you to eat theirs.
Jonathan Lee Armstrong and Crystal
Husband Jonathan Lee ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Gregory Lee ARMSTRONG Mother: Patricia Lynn PROCTOR
Marriage:
Wife CRYSTAL (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
1 M Logan Lee ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
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