William Armstrong

Suddenly at his home after a brief illness, on Wednesday March 11, 2015 in his 84th year. Beloved Husband of June Armstrong (Taylor). Loving father of Steven Armstrong. Dearest brother of James (Patricia) of Kincardine and John (Janice) of Burlington.

Born in Port Arthur Ontario (now Thunder Bay), William moved south to attend Queen’s University where he earned a Masters of Science in chemistry. He then settled in Ottawa with his wife June where he enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a defence scientist at the Department of Defence researching such topics as alternate fuel sources. He enjoyed the outdoors, photography, and playing the piano, volunteering for several groups that visited retirement homes in the Ottawa area.

A memorial service will be held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore) on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2:00p.m.

In tribute to William, a donation to any of his favourite charities would be appreciated: The Salvation Army, The Alzheimer Society of Canada, The Canadian Cancer Society, The Arthritis Society of Canada, and The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre Foundation.