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ARMSTRONG, Walter James. Peacefully, at his home in the Sunnybrook Veterans Care Home, Toronto, on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, Walter James Armstrong, of Toronto, formerly of Montreal, in his ninetieth year. The beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Hale Armstrong, who celebrated their 60th anniversary of a long, loving, and mutually supportive marriage earlier this year. Born in Toronto, September 10, 1918, Jim graduated from McGill University in 1941. He served as a Major in the Royal Canadian Army during WWII, seeing service in Italy, England, and other parts of Europe. Jim and Jackie Armstrong were married on June 23, 1947, at Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, Jackie's family's summer home. Jim and his family moved to Toronto in the 1960's, where he had a very successful career in real estate, and property development. Jim and Jackie later lived at Roches Pt., Ont., from 1984-1997, after which they moved back to Toronto. During the same time, they spent their winters in Tucson, Az., where Jim and Jackie made many friends. Jim also enjoyed sailing, bridge, tennis, golf, shuffleboard, and occasional gardening, but most of all his family. Jim was greatly respected and admired by friends and business associates alike, and will be fondly remembered for his enjoyment of life, solid common sense, sense of humour, and wise counsel. Much loved father of Jonathan Armstrong of Costa Rica, Peter Armstrong of Toronto, David Armstrong of Toronto, and Airlie Armstrong Brown of Stouffville, Ontario. Jim was also the dear grandfather to ten grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister, Ann Armstrong Conklin, and his brother, David McCoy Armstrong. A memorial service will be held January, 2008, time and location to be announced. If desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Published in the Montreal Gazette from 12/15/2007 - 12/17/2007