Obituary of Ronald Armstrong

Armstrong, Ronald H. – It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of Ron on Saturday November 11th, 2017 in his 84th year. Left to cherish Ron’s memory is his loving wife Loraine, children Steve and Diane, James and Rita, Cathy and Mark Patterson. Loving Grandpa to Evan and McKensi, Katy and Liam, Jessica and Trevor, Megan and Matt, Gordon, Gina. He was a very special loving Great ‘Grandpa Ron” to Roselyn, Autumn and Rory. Predeceased by his father Russell Armstrong, his mother May Armstrong Weekes and stepfather John Weekes. He leaves behind sisters Shirley, Marlene and brother Geoff. As well as extended family members and close friends. Ron was honoured with a distinguished lifetime membership at Smuggler’s Cove Boat Club in NOTL. His love of sailing was paramount as he participated in weekly club races and regattas. Along with yearly cruises to the Thousand Islands with his first mate, Loraine on their boat “Loron”. In his 28 years of retirement from General Motors as an electrician, Ron and Loraine enjoyed those years wintering at their South Texas home. The family expresses special thanks to Dr. T. Prince, Dr. E. Rabin, Dr. S. Y. Kim as well as the wonderful caring nurses in Dialysis Unit and CCU. Visitation will be held at Patrick J. Darte Funeral Chapel, 39 Court Street, St. Catharines (905-685-6584) on Friday, November 17, 2017 from 10 am until the time of the Celebration of Life at 11am. Memorial donations to Kidney Care Program at Niagara Health in care of One Foundation would be appreciated by the family.