Obituary
Passed away peacefully, on Monday, March 16, 2020, surrounded by his family at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge. He was in his 78th year. Alex was the cherished husband of Sharon for 53 years. Dear father of Craig (Kelly), and Meaghan Armstrong (Chris). Proud grampa of Irene, Lillian and Rowan. Brother of Roberta Romanko (Dan). Uncle to Howard. Alex will always be remembered and missed by his family and friends.
Alex was a devoted long-time elementary school teacher for 35 years. He spent many years as a volunteer at the Gravenhurst Public Library as Board Chair, the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital as Board Chair, 1st Gravenhurst Scouting as Treasurer, and the Muskoka Oldtimers Hockey Club.
In keeping with Alex’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held in the forthcoming weeks.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Alex’s memory may be made to the Children’s Foundation of Muskoka www.childrenofmuskoka.com/or to the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Foundation www.healthmuskoka.ca/.
To plant a tree in memory of Alexander “Alex” Mackenzie Armstrong, please visit our tribute store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Alexander Alex Mackenzie Armstrong June 29 1942 March 16 2020 (age 77)..
Death notice for the town of: GRAVENHURST, Province: Ontario