Obituary for Barbara Ann "Barb" Armstrong
Armstrong, Barbara Ann “Barb”
December 5, 1935 – August 24, 2021
Barbara Armstrong (nee MacLeod) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and with her very loyal cat Ghillie by her side. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Bob Armstrong (2009). Family was everything to Barb. She will be missed terribly by her children Alan (Michelle Courchesne) of Gatineau, Ian (Silvia Arno-Armstrong) of Thunder Bay, Alison Doherty (Tim) of London and Peter of Ottawa, and by her brothers Jim MacLeod (Heather) and John MacLeod (Marion). A very special Grandma who loved and was so proud of the fine young people her grandchildren have grown up to be; she will be missed by Isabelle (Félix Rousseau) and Jérémy Armstrong, Emily (Joseph Jocks) and Hannah Armstrong, Erin and Calum Doherty. Survived by treasured sisters-in-law Carolyn Walton (Ross) and Marydel Fraser (Ian). A much-loved aunt and cousin to the Armstrong and MacLeod/Clark families.
Barb grew up in Toronto, then on the family farm in Dunvegan, Ontario. Following Bob’s forestry career moves, they lived in Ottawa, “Swisha”, Nepean, Sudbury and then retired to Pakenham. After Bob’s passing, Barb moved to Almonte, then to Orchard View by the Mississippi. She made an immediate and positive impact on the community every time!
Barb was a dedicated teacher in Rolphton and Sudbury and very enthusiastic and long-time music teacher and choir director in the Carleton Board of Education (Briargreen and Greenbank). She retired on the same day as Bob in December 1995.
Barb was a devoted and active member of the congregation and choir at Kingsway United Church (Ottawa) and Deep River Presbyterian Church (Deep River), as well as choir and music director at Bells Corners United Church (Nepean), St. Andrews United Church (Sudbury) and St. Andrews United Church (Pakenham).
Barb was an enthusiastic member and principal in the Ottawa Savoy Society and member of the Arnprior Community Choir, and was very happy to join the Women’s Institute when moving to Pakenham. Barb was also an avid supporter of Bob in his many musical and outdoor activities, and encouraged and followed closely her children and grandchildren in their many activities and adventures. Born (and always) a MacLeod, Barb was a dedicated member and Past President of the Clan MacLeod Society of Canada. She was a superb organizer of church and community activities and events, and was well-known and loved for being a wonderful cook and baker – for 2 or 200!
The family would like to thank the staff at Orchard View for their gentle care of Barb over the past month. The family very much regrets to say that due to COVID-19 protocols, Barb’s “Celebration of Life” will be invitation-only; however it will be streamed live on Saturday September 18 at 2:00 pm – starting a “wee bit late” as per Barb’s request: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0uJq3qYEp_VWGQojq0m81w). Please join the family for one of the open visitations at C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church St., Almonte on Friday September 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
For those who so desire, donations in memory of Barb may be made to St. Andrews United Church (Pakenham) or World Vision. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
December 5, 1935 – August 24, 2021
Barbara Armstrong (nee MacLeod) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and with her very loyal cat Ghillie by her side. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Bob Armstrong (2009). Family was everything to Barb. She will be missed terribly by her children Alan (Michelle Courchesne) of Gatineau, Ian (Silvia Arno-Armstrong) of Thunder Bay, Alison Doherty (Tim) of London and Peter of Ottawa, and by her brothers Jim MacLeod (Heather) and John MacLeod (Marion). A very special Grandma who loved and was so proud of the fine young people her grandchildren have grown up to be; she will be missed by Isabelle (Félix Rousseau) and Jérémy Armstrong, Emily (Joseph Jocks) and Hannah Armstrong, Erin and Calum Doherty. Survived by treasured sisters-in-law Carolyn Walton (Ross) and Marydel Fraser (Ian). A much-loved aunt and cousin to the Armstrong and MacLeod/Clark families.
Barb grew up in Toronto, then on the family farm in Dunvegan, Ontario. Following Bob’s forestry career moves, they lived in Ottawa, “Swisha”, Nepean, Sudbury and then retired to Pakenham. After Bob’s passing, Barb moved to Almonte, then to Orchard View by the Mississippi. She made an immediate and positive impact on the community every time!
Barb was a dedicated teacher in Rolphton and Sudbury and very enthusiastic and long-time music teacher and choir director in the Carleton Board of Education (Briargreen and Greenbank). She retired on the same day as Bob in December 1995.
Barb was a devoted and active member of the congregation and choir at Kingsway United Church (Ottawa) and Deep River Presbyterian Church (Deep River), as well as choir and music director at Bells Corners United Church (Nepean), St. Andrews United Church (Sudbury) and St. Andrews United Church (Pakenham).
Barb was an enthusiastic member and principal in the Ottawa Savoy Society and member of the Arnprior Community Choir, and was very happy to join the Women’s Institute when moving to Pakenham. Barb was also an avid supporter of Bob in his many musical and outdoor activities, and encouraged and followed closely her children and grandchildren in their many activities and adventures. Born (and always) a MacLeod, Barb was a dedicated member and Past President of the Clan MacLeod Society of Canada. She was a superb organizer of church and community activities and events, and was well-known and loved for being a wonderful cook and baker – for 2 or 200!
The family would like to thank the staff at Orchard View for their gentle care of Barb over the past month. The family very much regrets to say that due to COVID-19 protocols, Barb’s “Celebration of Life” will be invitation-only; however it will be streamed live on Saturday September 18 at 2:00 pm – starting a “wee bit late” as per Barb’s request: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0uJq3qYEp_VWGQojq0m81w). Please join the family for one of the open visitations at C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church St., Almonte on Friday September 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
For those who so desire, donations in memory of Barb may be made to St. Andrews United Church (Pakenham) or World Vision. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com