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H.E. "Ellsworth' Armstrong
ARMSTRONG, H. E. "Ellsworth" - 84, Kingston, died February 21, 1999,
in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, after a courageous battle.
Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Howard and Ruby (Griffin) Armstrong.
He was founder of H. E. Armstrong Mechanical Ltd. in 1958 and
active in his business until his illness.
He served on the Greenwood Village commission 1962-1975.
He was fire commissioner for Kingston and District Fire Department 1968-1996;
former trustee of Kings County School Board;
former member of Markland Masonic Lodge;
Kingston United Baptist Church Choir and the Male Choir.
He enjoyed spending time with family, friends, gardening,
travelling, music and minor hockey.
He is survived by his wife, the former Clara Langille;
daughters, Vera, Halifax, and Johanne and son-in-law Harvey Solomon, Middleton;
sons, Watson and daughter-in-law Martha, Warren and daughter-in-law Sue, both of Kingston;
grandchildren, Sheva, Gabriel, Rachel, Aleyah Solomon;
Patrick, Allison, and Claire Armstrong;
Teresa, Sara and Alec Armstrong.
He was predeceased by sisters, Vera Whitman and Marion Freeman; infant brother, Lewis.
Visiting will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Kingston United Baptist Church,
Rev. Eric MacKinnon, Rev. George Neily and Rev. John Beers officiating.
Interment in North Kingston Cemetery.
Family flowers only.
Donations may be made to Kingston District Volunteer Fire Department.
This obituary appeared Tuesday, February 23, 1999
The Halifax Herald Limited
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H.E. "Ellsworth' Armstrong
ARMSTRONG, H. E. "Ellsworth" - 84, Kingston, died February 21, 1999,
in Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Middleton, after a courageous battle.
Born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Howard and Ruby (Griffin) Armstrong.
He was founder of H. E. Armstrong Mechanical Ltd. in 1958 and
active in his business until his illness.
He served on the Greenwood Village commission 1962-1975.
He was fire commissioner for Kingston and District Fire Department 1968-1996;
former trustee of Kings County School Board;
former member of Markland Masonic Lodge;
Kingston United Baptist Church Choir and the Male Choir.
He enjoyed spending time with family, friends, gardening,
travelling, music and minor hockey.
He is survived by his wife, the former Clara Langille;
daughters, Vera, Halifax, and Johanne and son-in-law Harvey Solomon, Middleton;
sons, Watson and daughter-in-law Martha, Warren and daughter-in-law Sue, both of Kingston;
grandchildren, Sheva, Gabriel, Rachel, Aleyah Solomon;
Patrick, Allison, and Claire Armstrong;
Teresa, Sara and Alec Armstrong.
He was predeceased by sisters, Vera Whitman and Marion Freeman; infant brother, Lewis.
Visiting will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Kingston United Baptist Church,
Rev. Eric MacKinnon, Rev. George Neily and Rev. John Beers officiating.
Interment in North Kingston Cemetery.
Family flowers only.
Donations may be made to Kingston District Volunteer Fire Department.
This obituary appeared Tuesday, February 23, 1999
The Halifax Herald Limited
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