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My husband Al with Footsteps Of Canadian Heroes Memorial Tour had the Honour of meeting Sgt. Roly Armitage in Aug of 2023 at the Constance Bay Legion, where he signed our Door Of Honour. We also offered Roly a place on our Service Not Forgotten Memorial Wall to put a picture of his best friend Roy who was KIA on July 29, 1944.
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Shawn Luckhurst posted a condolence
Friday, July 12, 2024
Roly was a true gentleman, patriot and friend. I certainly enjoyed chatting over a glass of wine at his kitchen table and sharing war stories. Heartfelt condolences go out to Mick, Donald, and the entire Armitage family. We are thinking of you all.
Shawn & Heather Luckhurst
12 June 2024
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Laurie Mcouat posted a condolence
Friday, July 12, 2024
Mick,Ann,Donnie and family,,
We have big boots to fill as the new seniors in our armitage clan..I hope we make them proud as they did to us,,I spent many summers in shawville with Ann spending cousin time,,memories I have held dear,,Our fathers were inseparable and uncle roly special,,I’ll miss him dearly and his warm welcome always
Love Laurie and Peter and family
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Michael Hall posted a condolence
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Dear Mick, unfortunately Rosemarie and I are unable to dad's gathering at Highland Park this Saturday. Please extend our Condolences to all the family. We all have lost a good man, he will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with you.
Yours Truly
Michael and Rosemarie Hall
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Thursday, July 11, 2024
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It's certainly been an honour knowing Dr. Roly (Barbara's uncle)
& all his amazing life stories over the years,
we express our sincere condolences to Roly's
family regarding his passing. He will be truly missed.
God Bless - Ross & Barbara Ulan
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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With love and affection from June and Brians children - your nieces, nephew (and their partners) Joanne, Robin, Nancy & Barbara
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Monday, July 8, 2024
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Thats the way the cookie crumbles!Sincere condolences. Love Lynn , Charlie, Monty, Linda, Laurie, Peter, Jeff, Sheila, Kelly, Paul and families
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Saturday, July 6, 2024
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DEAR ROLY THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR ME .SENT WITH OUR LOVE AND AFFECTION FOR THE ARMITAGE FAMILYFROM RICHARD & JOANNA OLDMAN
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Gillian posted a condolence
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Mick, Ann, Donny, and families. There will be many times when I will think of your dad, grandpa, great grandpa and miss his smile and warm greeting. I got my 1st long time pet cat from Uncle Roly in the barn of his farm when he moved the family from Shawville. And I say; thank you again for all the times you came and helped with shots for her and all the family pets that followed. Uncle Roly accomplished so much in his life right to his last days like witnessing his woodworking talent with pieces he constructed for his family.
God Bless you all. Gillian
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Blake Ross posted a condolence
Thursday, June 27, 2024
My sincere condolences to Dr. Roly Armitage's family for their loss. Dr. Armitage was a highly regarded veterinarian, a friend and author. My time with Roly at Marchmont was a pleasure and always an education.
Blake Ross
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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Please accept our deepest sympathy to the extended family of Roly Armitage
Thanks for all the memories
Jonna & Leif Janichen
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SanDee Vandal posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Thinking of you all during this time of sorrow. May memories of times shared and a life well lived and lived bring comfort to your hurting heart.
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Rita McCormick posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
My condolences to the Armitage family on the passing of your dad.
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Sharon and Dan Arcand posted a condolence
Monday, June 24, 2024
Our deepest sympathies to Donnie and Glenda and all of the Armitage family.
Many memories to cherish of a life long lived.
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Brian McCann Stef Wakelin posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Sorry to hear of your dads passing. He had a great long life. Condolenses to the family.
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Brent & Audrey Sharpe lit a candle
Sunday, June 23, 2024
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Our sincere sympathies. Good memories of horse racing days. Rest in peace Roly!
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Susan Dion posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Sending my most sincere condolences to the Armitage family.
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David Gorman posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Roly was the track vet at our family's Connaught Park back in the hardscrabble days when nobody had any money...except perhaps Roly! I was a young teenager, Roly was about 30, and it seemed he came to work every six months in a new Cadillac. Oh how I wanted to be a vet! Our paths crossed many many times as we made our ways through the racing world and he was always fun to be around. The world needs more people like Roly Armitage.
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Beverley Armitage Fortin posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
My condolences to the family, He was a remarkable man and will be missed by all.
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Gail Donlan posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to all the Armitage family on the loss of a long time friend to our family when we lived in Shawville. My parents had many good times together with Roly and Mary. May he rest in peace after a long life well lived, Gail Allen Donlan
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Doris Parks posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
I wish to convey MY heartfelt and deepest Sympathy to Donny, Glenda, Shawn, and all the family members. Roly was a Hero, Warrior, Family man, Mayor, Vet, Horseman, Author, Legion Member, AND all around goodhearted person.
He gave so much of himself, to everyone.Conversation, Advice, Life Stories Jokes, Tips. He had a large heart, as he gave Love into two marriages. I knew him in 1990, as he married his second wife Karen. I also was married in 1990, and Roly and I became Step Father and Step Mother - to Ryan. He extended his generosity, kindness and advice to all his extended family, which I feel a small part of. He will be missed in the West Carleton community. Roly will make a super hero Angel.
Again, My sympathy to all family. RIP Roly. - Many Hugs from Doris Parks (Cliff Elford-2022 ).
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Alice Mitchell and David Craig posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Our condolences to Ann and Bob on the loss of Ann's father. He had a life well lived and he will be missed.
Take care,
Alice and David
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Cathy Buck posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Mr. Armitage was a delightful man to know. I met him through Ottawas Executive Association. He was a great supporter and also always had a joke, and a very interesting to talk with .
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. R.I.P.
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Marjorie McCorriston (Green) posted a condolence
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Dear Family - I am so sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away. I have so many happy memories of your parents and always loved when they came to visit my parents either on Dresden Cres. or the cottage. Dede and I loved your Dad like our own. Not only did Dr. Armitage teach me how to read a program at the racetrack, he named a couple of horses after us. Armstead Dede and Armstead Momo. We thought that was so special. RIP Dr. Armitage ….you will be missed so very much.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Love, Marjorie McCorriston (Green) xo
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Walter Natynczyk posted a condolence
Saturday, June 22, 2024
An exceptional warrior, gentleman, and leader has passed. Roly was an extraordinary Canadian who served valiantly in the war and then returned home to build a better nation. He is an inspiration for generations.
Leslie and I convey our heartfelt condolences to the Armitage family.
We will remember Roly Armitage.
Walter Natynczyk
General (Retired)
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Wade Hobbs posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, June 22, 2024
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Sincere condolences to the Armitage family, I dealt with Roly for many years when he was managing the Carp Airport, great man to work with.
Sincerely Wade Hobbs
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Pete and Lena Van Dyke posted a condolence
Saturday, June 22, 2024
To the Armitage Family, Ann and Bob our sincerest condolences with the loss of your father and real war hero. You will be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers over the next few weeks. Love always, Pete and Lena Van Dyke and families❤️❤️❤️
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Saturday, June 22, 2024
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It was an honour and a privilege to know Roly. We had wonderful conversations about life, his war service and Noordwijk an Zee, Holland. He sent me on a mission to find out what information the museum there had about the Canadians and what they did in 1945. They were thrilled to get to talk with him as they had never spoken to a Canadian soldier who was there. Please let me know if there are any plans for anything in Noordwijk. My deepest condolences to Roly's family. He will be sorely missed.
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Peter Cote posted a condolence
Saturday, June 22, 2024
To all the Armitage family, I had the priveledge of working for Roly for the summer of 59 as a student asst. Never learned so much in such a short time about Veternary care and life itself in such a short time. Today he remains one of my lifetime heroes. It’s time to rest Doc. I’m sure he will be one of Gods favorites. Peter Cote on behalf of brothers Dr. Jack and Paul Cote
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Hector Clouthier posted a condolence
Saturday, June 22, 2024
' Example is an eloquent orator ' . Dr. Roly Armitage's eclectic career was a shining example of a life well lived and spoke volumes about the character of this remarkable man !
Roly is in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame for all the right reasons ....an owner , trainer , driver ,breeder ,administrator , manager, veterinarian , visionary and for 99 years one of horse racing's biggest and best promoters.
Outside of racing Roly was a mayor , an author , an airport manager ,a recipient of both the Order of Ottawa and Order of Ontario and the Queen's Jubilee Medal .
Perhaps most impressive of all was his time spent fighting for our country Canada in World War Two ,landing in Normandy in June ,1944 helping the Allied Forces win the Battle of Normandy .Needless to say Roly Armitage was a decorated war veteran and a hero .
Sincere condolences to the Armitage family with the passing of their indefatigable patriarch and special condolences to my lifelong friend Don Armitage who loved and adored his father with his heart and soul !
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Don Mckenzie lit a candle
Saturday, June 22, 2024
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I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Roly Armitage -- my deepest condolences to Mick and all the Armitage family and all other loved ones. For the world has lost a great man. his guiding light will shine bright forever. And now know God has a Angel watching down on us. Again I am deeply sorry for your loss. A special man he was and a special man he alwise will be.
Rest In Peace - Dr. Roly Armitage
GOD BLESS
Don McKenzie ( friend of the family)
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Island
donaldg188@outlook.com
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Elaine Boudreau Mark Boudreau posted a condolence
Friday, June 21, 2024
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Doc Armitage. Now is the time to remember all of the good things that Doc did to make our world a better place to be in - and there were a lot. We want to extend our condolences to all of Doc's family.
Elaine & Mark Boudreau
meboudreau5@sympatico.ca
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Jim and Nina Raycroft posted a condolence
Friday, June 21, 2024
Roly was a one of kind individual who led by example and by his huge heart. He had an enormous sense of humor and rural sense of common sense yet worldly in his thinking. Roly once dressed up as a lady of the night complete with fishnet stockings for Halloween at work and went into Carp for lunch much to the amusement of the community. I was honored to be his Treasurer/Director of Finance during his tenure as Mayor of West Carleton and when he led the construction of the complex now named after him was built. Roly was all about community and serving the people which he instilled in the staff. RIP Roly.
Jim and Nina Raycroft
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Paula Burchell posted a condolence
Friday, June 21, 2024
My Deepest sympathies to the family, I grew up knowing Roly through the harness racing community. Starting from when I was a kid with my Dad to sitting on the board with him at the Canadian Trotting Association. He always encouraged me to continue on, he always had a smile, sage advice and someone I always looked up to. Roly you will be missed by many.
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Friday, June 21, 2024
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susan jinarak Posted Jun 21, 2024 at 5:08 PM
My soncerest condolences to the whole family. I am honoured to have been part of Roly's life the past few years. He was very dear to me and I looked forward to seeing him everyday. He loved to help me cook, always had a smile, sang, told great jokes and it was my pleasure to help him. I will miss you Roly.
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Deanna Millard posted a condolence
Friday, June 21, 2024
We got to know Roly through St. Mary’s Anglican Church. Once we met him, we were fast friends. I always loved chatting with him. Roly was warm, engaging and fascinating. Also he gave the best hugs. We were so excited to see the news story where he connected with the wee Dutch girl and again recently when he proudly represented veterans at Juno Beach. Our Uncle ( Joesph Walsh) died there at 28 and we honour him each year. Sadly, we can’t attend his memorial service as we will be in NS caring for our elderly parents, but we will certainly raise a dram to the legend that is Roly! He put in a good shift! Condolences, Deanna and Jim Walsh
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Deborah Burke posted a condolence
Friday, June 21, 2024
My condolences to the Armitage family. I talked to Roly many times over the years. Our family were life long friends. In fact my great great great grandfather Michael Burke brought the original Mr. Armitage to the river. He will be missed. He was a great man.
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Friday, June 21, 2024
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