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TOM ARMSTRONG
Born: Jun 12, 1939
Date of Passing: Aug 16, 2015
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TOM ARMSTRONG June 12, 1939 - August 16, 2015 Tom passed away peacefully on August 16, 2015, with family by his side, at the Stonewall and District Hospital. Tom is survived by his wife Mabel (Ukrainec), of 53 years, his sons Tom Jr., Keith, Todd, and Darryl (Liz), three lovely granddaughters who he truly enjoyed, Marlowe, Annika and Sun, his sister Barb (Ed Chapiel), brothers Terry and Lawrie, sisters-in-law Theresa (Peter), Marcia (Sam) and Myrtle, nephews, nieces and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Carman and Olive, brother Keith, sister-in-law Pat, in-laws Peter and Natalie Ukrainec, brother-in-law Eugene Ukrainec, and many other close family and friends whose company he always appreciated. Tom retired in 1995 as supervisor with MTS. He enjoyed his time there and especially 1972 to 1978 in The Pas. The family went mushroom picking and fishing. Tom always felt it was the best six years for the family. Tom played various sports in his younger days. At West Kildonan Collegiate it was track and field, volleyball and basketball. Later some of the teams he played with were Mercury's, Carlings, Madison Chimneys, St. John's Lions, and St. Vital Bulldogs (Canadian Champions 1962, 1968, 1969 and inducted into the Manitoba Sports and Football Hall of Fame). Tom enjoyed entertaining family and friends. His hobbies included: gardening, making sauerkraut perogies, reading and using his chain saw. The family would like to thank the staff at CancerCare including Doctors Szwajcer, Johnston and Houston, the nurses and "Angels" of the chemo department, and family and friends for their support over the past decade. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Tom to Canadian Blood Services, 777 William Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 3R4, CancerCare Manitoba, 1160-675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9 or South Interlake Library, 419 Main St., Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall, MB. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall 204-467-2525 info@mackenziefh.com
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 20, 2015
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Tom was a big part of that Bulldog football dynasty during the 1960's, not just on the field but also off of it in the locker room as a mentor to his teammates. It was a pleasure to get the chance to know him. Our sympathies to Mabel and the rest of the Armstrong family on your loss. Sorry I missed the service on the weekend but I was down in the States. I am sure the Bulldogs were out in force. - Posted by: Rick Brownlee (MB Sports Hall of Fame) on: Aug 25, 2015
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My Uncle Tommy, one of the most amazing guys anyone could have the pleasure of knowing. My heart goes out to you Auntie Mabel, I love you! I have many many fond memories both in childhood and in my adult life. I'll never forget when I was small Uncle Tommy would pull is false teeth out to try and scare me. Summer bbqs were the best. I'll miss you lots. Until next time old man :) - Posted by: Ashley Armstrong (Niece ) on: Aug 24, 2015
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Nice Guy & great athlete - Posted by: don kawchuk (friend of Tom & Mabel from WKCI years. I also played football with Tom for the St. John Lions) on: Aug 20, 2015