Life member of Mayfield United Church and long time dairy farmer in Caledon
Peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, David Lloyd Armstrong, in his 81st year, beloved husband of the late Gwendolyn M. Speirs. Dear father of Robert (deceased) and Shirley, Philip and Deb, Peter and Holly. Cherished grandfather of Allan, Caitlin, Richard, Bryan (deceased), Sally, Tiegan, Lucas and Carolyn. Dear brother of Neil (deceased) and Betty Armstrong, Mary Jo and Les Will.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Thursday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 7 – 9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in Mayfield United Church, 12496 Dixie Road, Caledon on Friday morning, September 16 at 11 o’clock.
Followed by cremation.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Mayfield United Church Memorial Fund, 12496 Dixie Road, Caledon L7C 2L7 or S.H.A.R.E. Agriculture Fund, 14110 Kennedy Road, Caledon L7C 2G3.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Gayle Rowland Fysh
My thoughts and sympathies are with the Armstrong family. Mr. Armstrong was always such a kind, caring gentleman.
Evelyn, Mike and Jessica Tetlaw
Sad news indeed. David was the first person to welcome me to Mayfield United and I never saw him without a smile and a word of greeting for all. He will be very much missed.
Dear Peter and Holly, Phillip and Deb, Lucas, Sally, Caitlin, Richard and Tiegan, Allan and Carolyn; Betty and all extended family- Our hearfelt condolences, knowing he’ll be welcomed by all who’ve gone before.
Love
Evelyn, Mike and Jessica Tetlaw
John and Emily Cation
To the Armstrong Family, sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. John and Emily Cation
Keith Gradwell
David, I expect soon if not already, you’ll be having a discussion with Carol. I am grateful I had a chance to see you last month. Bless you.
Judy Grant and family
My sincere and deepest condolences to the Armstrong family.
Trish Murphy
To the Armstrong family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. As a member of the Board of SHARE I was a great admirer of David and his wisdom and guidance. He continued to give us “new kids” great advice and support through out the years. He will be missed.
Trish
Nancy Weltz
Deb and the Armstrong family, My sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather, Nancy from Choice
David & Pauline Gardhouse
To the Armstrong Family – We are saddened to hear about the passing of David. We felt honoured when he visited us in Westport, what a wonderful evening we shared getting caught up on all the Peel County news.
May your memories comfort you in this time of sorrow. David was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed.
David, Pauline & Family
Jim and Sheila Ewing, Wasaga Beach
Our condolences to David’s family on his passing. Our
thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Mary Monteith, Owen Sound, ON
To all the family–David has left a legacy of many good memories and kind deeds. Our family was proud to have had his friendshp for our many years in the Mayfield Church and area. He will be sadly missed– but his Spirit lives on. with faith–M.M.
Carmen from Caledon Meals on Wheels
We are so sorry for you loss.
He will be missed.
Lori Savichunas, Holland Centre
I’ll remember a charming gentleman with the drive to inspire his community to participate and continually learn. David’s influence, leadership and kindnesses are all cherished.
Hank and Lynn Sawatsky
We are very saddened at the death of a dear, long time friend. Our sympathies are with you all. We wish we could be with you but distance and timing make it impossible. We will be with you in spirit, now and especially on Friday. A donation in David’s name is being made to Share.
Sean & Julie Lynch
Our deepest condolences to the entire Armstrong family. I will always remember the pleasant smile, and gentle “Hi Sean” and firm handshake with every meeting I had with David. Truly a great man!
Norma and Rob Thompson
Everywhere I go, I am asked how I am related to David Armstrong. Two weeks ago it was at a pig roast on a quiet little lake in Muskoka. I have always taken great pride in saying he is not only a relative, but a friend, mentor, and wonderful human being. The really lucky ones are the ones who called him Dad and Grandpa. Lots of love to all of you!
Sandy & Betty (Grafton) Dodd
Our sincere condolences to all The Armstrong Family. Your Dad and Grandfather was a Very Special man and a ” True Gentleman”. I have great memories of my Junior Farmer days and David was also so kind to my Mom and Dad (Russ & Irene Grafton) when they moved to Mayfield Rd. Dad so enjoyed his days working on your farm. David always said kidding, Dad was the senior advisor!!!
Seriously, our thoughts are with you. It is a very different feeling when you have lost both your Parents. You are now orphans. The hurt, I am sorry to say never does go away. I still miss Mom & Dad after all these years.
Sincerely, Sandy & Betty Dodd (Bracebridge)
John King
Condolences to the Armstrong family. Peel County was fortunate to have had David as a leader in the community. A fine gentleman!
John and Wanda, Seaforth
Brian O'Connor, Guelph
David and his family are leaders in the Dairy industry. His passion and friendship will be missed by many in the Holstein business. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Sandi Belford
So sorry to hear of your loss. So true, always a smile on his face and a good word to say.
Sandi Belford
Jim McKane
I regret that I will not be able to attend the celebration of your father’s life. He lived a long life and although I have not had contact for many years, I know he was so proud of his family.
I will be donating to the Cheryl Somerville Memorial Fund at University of Guelph in David’s memory.
My deepest condolences to everyone.
Jim McKane,
Wiarton
Christine Bellehumeur
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. David was an extraordinary person and I feel fortunate that I had the opportunity to know him. It was always a pleasure to be in his company as he was such a gracious and warm person – a true gentleman.
Kevin Watson
Saddened by the loss of a great inovator and leader in the agricultural community.Condolences to the Armstrong family.His kind and gentlemanly demeanor will be missed.
Roy & Edna Wright
Sorry to hear the passing of David, a Father , grandfather
a brother and brother-in -law. Our simpathy to all the Armstrong families, from members of Wright-way farms.
Roy & Edna Wright
Sorry to hear the passing of David, a Father , grandfather
a brother and brother-in -law. Our sympathies to all the Armstrong families, from members of Wright-way farms.
Roy & Edna
Mrs.Robert Bell
Please accept condolences from Mayme Bell,
Tracy Bonifacio, RRT William Osler Health Center
I had the pleasure of working with David in the last few years in the pulmonary rehab program at the Wellness Center. He was always a soft, but shining light and inspiration to his peers with his quite perseverence and dedication to helping himself. He came in to my office to visit last week and I am so grateful to have been able to talk with him then. Prayers to all of you and know that your Dad/Grandpa was cherished by many. Love Tracy
Paul McLellan
I have had the pleasure of working with David the last few years with SHARE and his insight and wealth of knowledge will be greatly missed at Board meetings. I was always impressed with his dedication and passion for helping others and greatly valued his opinions. He had a great way of sitting back and listening intently to all sides and then interjecting his thoughts when needed. My sympathy and thoughts go out to the Armstrong family, he was a great man who helped and inspired so many around him.
Sandy, Dennis, Devin & Ashley O'Hara
Please accept our deepest Sympathy. He was such a kind and friendly person. He will certainly be missed by the Holstein Industry,
The O’Hara Family
Jim Bland
To: Armstrong Family
I was sorry to learn of your Father’s passing.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Sincerely,
Jim Bland
Mary Dindale
To the Armstrong family,
I was so very sorry to read of David’s death.
We both served on the Board of Cedar Glen Conference Centre for many years and his quiet,thoughtful leadership was valued by all.Both he and Gwen were faithful sipporters of “the Glen”.
Please accept my sympathy in the lose of your father —he was a true gentleman.
Sincerely,Mary Dinsdale Guelph,Ontario(formerly RR2, King)
Bonnie Cooper
To the Armstrong Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father. I had many wonderful visits with David at Holstein Canada conventions and other dairy industry events over the years. He was a kind and wonderful gentleman that will be missed.
Bonnie Cooper, Holstein Journal
Neil and Tracy Watson
Our thoughts are with you at this time of loss. David will truly be missed by many.
Bill Thornton
To the Armstrong Family
Please accept my sympathy on the loss of David. He was a great
neighbour and a true gentleman. Bill Thornton
Jim and Marion Lindsay
We extend our sincere sympathy.
Michael and Shirley Davidson, Afton N.S.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. We very much enjoyed David’s visits to our home in Nova Scotia. Our first meeting was his attendance at our daughter Joanne and Ian’s marriage in 1992 and then again another time when he was doing farm visits in and around the the Antigonish area. We also had the pleasure of being welcomed to share a wonderful meal at his home on our last trip to Caledon East.
David was a fine gentleman and his passing is a great loss to his family and community.
Sincerely, Michael and Shirley Davidson
Mrs. Robert Bell and family
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies are with you.
Eileen McKeown, Rob McKeown, Anne, Jen & Michelle Knight
To the Armstrong Families – We were very saddened to hear of Mr. Armstrong’s passing. Our deepest sympathies are with you at this difficult time. We will always remember his wonderful smile.
Hanny Simo
To the Armstrong Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of David. Forever smiling, caring, helpful and unselfish. I have the highest respect for him and fond memories of Mayfield United Church. He has gone on to his reward.
Dirk & Donna Krist
Sorry for your loss. Dave was a good neighbour and will be missed by all.
Sandy/Alex Black & Connie Johnstone(Dunn)
Please accept our sympathy at this time. Mr. Armstrong was a well recognized gentleman in the community and many of us were mentored when we were growing up in the Mayfield community to being better citizens. As well as his leadership to bringing us to know God and helping others.
Stan & Phyllis Mountain
To the members of the Armstrong Family, please accept our deep and sincere condolences. We remember David as one who gave so much of himself to his family, to his church, and to the community. He touched the lives of many and his friendship will not be soon forgotten.
Stan & Phyllis Mountain
Glen & Laura Gray
To the Armstrong family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thougts are with you. Mr. Armstrong was an amazing man. Such an inspiration to the community. He will be truly missed.
Sincerely,
Glen & Laura Gray
Rob and Katrien Mooney
Our condolences to the Armstrong family. Your dad/grand father was a wonderful man as I’m sure you already know. We will truly miss David’s presence at church.
Braden Armstrong
My thoughts are with you in this unfortunate time.
David contributed to his family, friends, and the church with dedication unmatched; whether he was helping the family with the farm or welcoming new people to the community he always had a smile and an extended hand.
He will be dearly missed.
George and Gail Harris
Please except our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad/Grandpa. He was a special and caring friend. Remembering always his delightful smile and friendship.
Jeff and Laurie McVittie
Philip & Deb; Peter & Holly and families:
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of David. We will never forget the warmth and support that both your Mom and Dad showed to Jeff and I when Jeff started working at the farm. They welcomed us not only into the community, but into their home as well. They never let us feel like the “new kids on the block”, which was exactly who we were.
We will miss him greatly.
Gloria Roberts
Ron Armstrong told me of David’s death today and he was so very sad. David has been so faithful in visiting Ron in the Avalon regularly and he often took one of Ron’s good friends with him. Please accept our sympathy. We met David and thought he was such a kind and friendly man.
Brian and Patti Snell
We are sorry to hear of David’s passing. We extend sympathy to the entire Armstrong family.
Sincerely, Brian and Patti Snell.
David Dolson, Waterloo
I am sad to hear of your loss. The world is poorer without David Armstrong.
Paul and Judith Turner
To the Armstron family;
It was indeed sad to learn of the passing of your Dad, David such a gentle pleasant soul.
We have so many fond memories of David from Mayfield days and the times we spent with him and Marion McCallum.
He is well at peace after his battle with his disease.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely
Judith and Paul Turner
Ron and Janet Rawding
We were deeply saddened to hear of David’s passing. Anyone who was fortunate enough to know David Armstrong knows the gifts that he gave to others just by being himself. What a wonderful man!
4-H Ontario
Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that our thoughts and prayers are with the Armstrong family at this difficult time.
4-H Ontario greatly appreciates the support the Armstrong Manor has provided us and the community over the years.
Sincerely, 4-H Ontario Staff
Eva Gainer
To Shirley, Allan, Caroyn and the rest of the Armstrong Family:
We send our sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved father/father-in-law/grandfather. Although I only met him a couple of times years ago, I do remember him as a true gentleman, a dedicated dairy farmer, and devoted family man. Reading the other messages of condolence, it is obvious that David Armstrong was loved and respected by many. We were saddened to hear of your loss, yet rejoice that he is now at peace and happy in Heaven, safe in the arms of Jesus, with many other beloved family members and friends!
Sincerely, Eva Gainer and husband Rev. Jonathan Asmus
Liz Taylor
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of David.
Every year for nearly 30 years I have been visiting his house to keep an eye on his doors that I woodgrained when he and Gwen first moved into.the house. (and the previous farmhouse)
What a special man he was. I always admired him. He was a true gentleman.
I will miss visiting him every year, as I have missed Gwen also.
A lovely man, and a lovely family.
My condolences to you all xx