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ARMSTRONG, Gary Gary passed from his Winchester home, to his Heavenly Home on January 31, 2005. This dear man began his life on May 1, 1938 in the Cardinal-Prescott area. Gary faced his failing health head on as he lived his life and was fully supported by his close knit family. Winchester was his home for more than 40 years with his wonderful family. He is survived by his devoted wife Freida Armstrong (nee Beckstead) and by his God-given gifts, his children Angie (Garry), Tony, Tammy (Mark) and Dave (Kelly). He is also survived by 2 more blessings, his gorgeous granddaughter Stacey-Lynne and his precious grandson Jordan. Gary is survived by a special sister Peg and his younger brother Roger. Gary will be fondly remembered by his cherished nieces, nephews, many in-laws and his extended family. Gary was predeceased by his parents Andrew Armstrong and the former Margaret Riddell, by 2 sisters Mary and Kay and by 2 brothers Clarke and Jack and by 2 angelic granddaughters Kaitlyn and Sarah Armstrong. Gary was a volunteer Fireman for Winchester for many years, was on the Recreation Board years earlier for a time, was a staunch supporter for the Winchester Hawks Jr.B. Hockey Club and was on the Executive for a term. After retiring for the LCBO in 1999 Gary did volunteer work for the WDMH for NOR-DUN seniors support Centre until his health no longer allowed him to. Gary was a member of the Golden Years Society who helped out at Euchre parties. Gary was a community minded guy, one who would go that extra mile to help someone. He will be sorely missed by people far and wide. So loved. The family will welcome relatives and friends at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home, Church Street, Williamsburg on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at the Funeral Home on Thursday, February 3 at 2:30 p.m. Any donations to the Winchester Hospital, the Renew the Vision Fund or the Winchester United Church would be greatly appreciated by the family. Interment Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 2/2/2005