Edward Beard and Harriet Armstrong
Husband Edward BEARD (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Harriet ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: William J ARMSTRONG (1868-1936) Mother: Elizabeth Jane McCARTY (1876-1939)
Children
Howard Glenn Armstrong and Joyce Marie Bell
Husband 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 Ont
Father: John Allen ARMSTRONG (1892-1959) Mother: Mary "Mabel" MOFFATT (1893-1958)
Marriage:
Noted events in his life were:
• Birth Location
At the home of his parents in Stanley Twp.
• Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery
• Church
Goshen United, Stanley Twp.
• Death Location
University Hospital, London, Ont.
• Education
Clinton Collegate
• Occupation
Surveyor with Department of Highways - Stratford Division; Farmer; Financial and Insurance Adviser. Howard also earned a municipal clerk-treasurer certificate.
• Residences
Stanley, Twp. Lot 5 Con. 11
Wife Joyce Marie BELL (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Julia "Julie" Marie ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
2 F Jill Yvonne ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Martin Noah Lloyd RUBY (living)
3 M Dean Michael ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Kimberly Ann GOLDSWORTHY (living)
General Notes (Husband)
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
James Boyce and Ida Rose Emma Armstrong
Husband James BOYCE
Born: 6 Sep 1878 - Tuckersmith Twp., Huron, Ont. Christened: Died: 5 May 1953 Buried: May 1953 - Stanley, Huron, Ont.Marriage: 2 Dec 1903 - Tuckersmith, Twp.
Noted events in his life were:
• Burial Location
In Baird's Cemetery Plot 160E
Wife 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.
Father: John A ARMSTRONG (1847-1916) Mother: Ellen CLARKE (1854-1946)
Noted events in her life were:
• Birth Location
A twin to Wilson
• Burial Location
In Baird's Cemetery Plot 160E
Children
1 M Leonard Thomas John BOYCE
Born: 18 Feb 1907 - Tuckersmith Twp. Huron, Ont., Can. Christened: Died: 5 Dec 2001 - Municipality Of West Grey, Ont., Can. Buried: 7 Dec 2001 - Brucefield, Ont.Spouse: Mary Hephzibah CARTWRIGHT (1904-1966) Marr: 3 Aug 1935. (Death of one spouse)Spouse: Florence Maud HOWELL (1906-1999) Marr: 12 Jul 1969 - Goderich, Huron, Ont., Can.
2 M Frederick James BOYCE
Born: 1910 - Tuckersmith Twp., Huron Co., Ont. Christened: Died: 15 Jan 1995 - London, Ontario. Buried: Jan 1995 - Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ont.Spouse: Norma Jane SNELL (1911-1998) Marr: 1937 - Tuckersmith Twp., Huron Co., Ont.
General Notes (Husband)
Boyce or Boyes, that has been the question for some time.
As explained by a granddaughter, Nancy Harriett (Boyce) Benson in January, 2005. Nancy recalls her father Leonard Boyce, (son of James) telling her how it is that the spelling of the name got changed. The fact is, it was James himself that made the change in spelling. The name change came about because of the fact that every time James went to the feed mill in Brucefield he was called Mr. Boyce, even though the tags on his bags of feed was written Boyes. One day, rather fed-up by this miss pronunciation of his name, he simply grabbed a pencil and scored out the "es" and changed it to "ce" and so came about the change in his name and all his descendants.
Infant Armstrong
Husband
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Wife Infant ARMSTRONG
Born: 5 Oct 1887 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Died: 10 Oct 1887 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Buried: Oct 1887 - Bayfield, Huron, Ont, Can
Father: Robert ARMSTRONG (1860-1921) Mother: Emily STEPHENSON (1868-1938)
Noted events in her life were:
• Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery, 35A
Children
Mac R Chesney and Isabelle Ray Armstrong
Husband Mac R CHESNEY
Born: 1916 Christened: Died: 1977 Buried: 1977 - Stanley Twp., Huron, Ont.Marriage:
Noted events in his life were:
• Burial Location
Baird's Cemetery, 367W
• Occupation
Farmer. Mac and Isabelle took over her fathers farm.
Wife Isabelle Ray ARMSTRONG
Born: 10 May 1920 - Tuckersmith Twp. Huron Co. Ont. Christened: Died: 21 May 2001 - Seaforth, Ont. Buried: 23 May 2001 - Stanley, Huron, Ont.
Father: Wilson ARMSTRONG (1882-1974) Mother: Margaret Rachel McGEE (1881-1954)
Noted events in her life were:
• Burial Location
Baid's Cemetery, 367
Children
1 F Barbara CHESNEY
Born: 1948 Christened: Died: 1981 Buried: - Stanley, Huron, Ont.Spouse: Leslie Thomas CARTER (living)
General Notes (Wife)
Obituary: The Huron Expositor, May 30, 2001
Chesney, Isabel Ray: of Seaforth on Monday, May 21, 2001 in her 82nd year at her residence. Isabel (Armstrong) Chesney. Loved mother-in-law of Les Carter and his wife Paula of Brantford and dear grandmother of Kyla and David Carter. Beloved wife of the late Mac Chesney (1977) and dear mother of the late Barbara Carter (1984). Also predeceased by her parents William and Rachel (McGee) Armstrong and two brothers Clarence and Harold Armstrong. Friends and relatives were received at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, Seaforth on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 from 12 noon until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers were Bill MacLennan, Ken Cardno, Dan Pearce, Dan Johnston, Brian Armstrong and Sam Moore. Interment Baird's Cemetery, Stanley Township. Rev. Sheila Macgregor officiated.
Newspaper Item, March 8, 1957
Friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Chesney met at S. S. No. 3 School on Friday evening to bid farewell to the Chesneys who are moving this week to Sarnia. Progressive eucher was enjoyed for 10 games, the honor of the most games being won by Mrs. Ken Rogerson and Mr. Robert Fotheringham, while the constellations were in order for Mrs. R. Dalrymple and Mr. Bruce Walker.
Mr. and Mrs. Chesney and Barbara were called to the front were a lovely pair of boudoir lamps were presented to Barbara by Bonnie Dalryample while Mr. John Broadfoot and W. G. Wilson presented a coffee table and tri-light lamp on behalf of the neighbors and friends.
Dancing was enjoyed for the balance of the evening.
Note: Isabel's brother, Clarence was in Sarnia at the time with the bank. When Mac and Isabel moved to Sarnia, Mac got a job with the Fire Department. He found that he didn't like the job so within about a year or so, they moved back to Seaforth were Mac took a job at the mill. He worked there when it was known as Topnotch Mills. (information for a this note supplied by John Broadfoot, 2004)
James Glasgow Armstrong
Husband James Glasgow ARMSTRONG
Born: 6 Apr 1843 - Antrim, Ireland Christened: - Antrim, Ireland Died: 24 Jan 1892 - Stanley, Huron, Ont. Buried: Jan 1892 - Bayfield, Ont.
Father: Rainey ARMSTRONG (1818-1899) Mother: Rosey McKINSTREY (Abt 1817-1888)
Noted events in his life were:
• Birth Location
Antrim Co., Ireland
• Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery, 123E
• Occupation
Farmer
Wife
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
James Glasgow Armstrong and Mary Eva Machan
Husband James Glasgow ARMSTRONG
Born: 30 May 1889 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: Died: 2 Aug 1972 - Kerrobert, Sask, Can Buried: Aug 1972 - Kerrobert, Sask. Can.
Father: Wilson ARMSTRONG (1856-1932) Mother: Catherine "Ann" McCLINCHEY (1865-1941)
Marriage: 12 Jan 1916 - Kerrobert, Sask, Can
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation
Farmer; Canadian Pacific Railway
• Residences
Stanley, Twp. Ontario; Kerrobert, Sask. Can.
• Retirement, Nov 1952
From Canadian Pacific Railway as freight shed Foreman.
Wife Mary Eva MACHAN
Born: 10 Sep 1895 - Perth, Lanark, Ont. Christened: Died: 8 Jun 1982 - Kerrobert, Sask. Buried:
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage location
Kerrobert United Church, Kerrobert, Sask, Can.
Children
1 F Rose May ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Owen WILSON (1900-1984)
2 F Marjorie Clyde ARMSTRONG
Born: 20 Mar 1918 - Kerrobert, Sask, Can Christened: Died: 6 Apr 1918 - Kerrobert, Sask, Can Buried: Apr 1918 - Kerrobert, Sask, Can
3 F Eva Annie ARMSTRONG
Born: 26 Jul 1923 - Kerrobert, Sask, Can Christened: Died: 10 Nov 1979 - North Battleford, Sask, Can Buried: - North Battleford, Sask. Can.Spouse: Ernie SANGRET (living)
4 M James Wilson ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Margaret Tennent SANDERSON (living)
5 M Robert Rainey ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Yvonne FRANKE (living)
General Notes (Husband)
James Glasgow Armstrong was born on the Goshen Line, Stanley Twonship in Huron County, Ontario. He went west by train on a harvest excursion for a return fare of $10.00. He worked on the Machan family farm at Rosetown, Saskatchewan, where he met Eva Machan, who was born in Lanark County, Ontario. They later married in Kerrobert United Church on January 12, 1916, and moved into a little, two room house in Kerrobert which was added to as the family grew. They lived in the same home the rest of their lives, except for one year, 1917, when they operated a farm near Sutherland, Saskatchewan.
James was known as Jim to all his friends. Jim worked for a dray line in Kerrobert for a couple of years, then got a job with the Canadian Pacific Railway in the freight shed. A few years later, he became freight shed foreman, until he retired in November, 1952. He then worked for Allen Brothers for three years. Jim worked hard all his life, taking on extra work to support his wife, Eva, and family. He did a lot of community work, such as helping to build the old Memorial Hall, as well as other community projects. He enjoyed carpentry; people used to stop at the house and the freight shed to get their backs or necks cracked, as he had learned some chiropractic treatments from a friend of his who he helped put through Chiropractic School.
Jim was a good friend of R.L.Hanbidge, and went on many campaign trips when R.L. was running for the Progressive Conservatives. James and Eva would spend many evenings playing bridge with their friends. Many trips to Rosetown in the old /28 Chevrolette are recalled. James, Eva and family made a trip every two years to visit his family on the Goshen Line in Stanley near Goderich, Ontario and on alternate years to White Rock, BC, to visit Eva's father. The many happy train trips are recalled of eating in the dinning car, sleeping in the sleepers, and the scenery in the Rocky Mountains.
Eva Armstrong also did a lot of community work and always on Sundays went to the United Church service as well as other programs held in the United Church. Eva loved her twice a week Zamba card evenings and bridge tour¬naments. She was a loving mother and certainly did her part in bringing up the family. After the death of her husband, Jim, on Aug. 2, 1972 in Kerrobert hospital, she spent a year or so living by herself at their home in Kerrobert. Later, she moved to Pioneers' Haven, and then spent her last two plus years in Buena Vista Lodge. She passed away in Kerrobert hospital Jun. 8, 1982. They are both buried in Kerrobert cemetery.
Recollections of a Daughter: Rose May (Armstrong) Wilson, Dawson Creek BC
My father was a wonderful dad, and I think he spoiled us all. We lived on a farm at Sutherland near Saskatoon briefly. I think it is now part of the City of Saskatoon. Our stay in Sutherland was for a brief time in 1917, I think it was. We returned to Kerrobert where dad was freight shed foreman for Canadian Pacific Railway. During the war years he unloaded coal at night as a second job. He worked for C.P.R. until he retired.
He had done cement work in Ontario and then in Saskatchewan. He added carpentry to his list of skills. He was always "helping" someone build or remodel their houses. He didn't ever accept money for his work in helping others.
When two lawyer brothers from Port Elgin, Ontario set up an office in Kerrobert, dad and one of the brothers, Robert Leith, known as R. L. became life long friends. They shared a half section farm which they rented to others. Later when R. L. entered Provincial Conservative politics and ran as a candidate for our constituency, dad drove him to his meetings and sometimes took me with him. Of course, R. L. was elected. Later he served Saskatchewan as Lieutenant Governor but the friendship always continued. By the way, we never thought dad was a very good driver.
General Notes for Child Eva Annie ARMSTRONG
Eva Annie was born in Kerrobert, SK Jul. 26, 1923. Eva had her public and high school education in Kerrobert and then went to a technical school in Saskatoon and took a bookkeeping course. She got a job in North Battleford Mental Hospital at first. She then worked for Ross Touche accounting firm for many years. Later, she set up her own business called Jiffy Steno Services. Eva was married to Ernie Sangaret of North Battleford in Sep. 1944. Eva and Ernie had one child, Ronald Kelly, who was born on May 4,1965 and died in infancy Jan. 8, 1966. Eva led a very busy life with community as well as National organizations. She passed away on Nov. 10, 1979 and is buried in North Battleford.
James Gregory Armstrong
Husband James Gregory ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: James Wilson ARMSTRONG Mother: Margaret Tennent SANDERSON
Wife (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
James Wilson Armstrong and Margaret Tennent Sanderson
Husband James Wilson ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: James Glasgow ARMSTRONG (1889-1972) Mother: Mary Eva MACHAN (1895-1982)
Marriage:
Wife Margaret Tennent SANDERSON (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Sharon Lorraine ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
2 M James Gregory ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
3 M Lawrence Arthur ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Connie Lyn CARLSON (living)
Martin Noah Lloyd Ruby and Jill Yvonne Armstrong
Husband Martin Noah Lloyd RUBY (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Marriage:
Wife Jill Yvonne ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Howard Glenn ARMSTRONG (1937-1998) Mother: Joyce Marie BELL
Children
1 M Simon Armstrong RUBY (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
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