Loading...
P
Perwana Shiesta Afzal lit a candle
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle.png
Hello. My name is Perwana S. Afzal. I stumbled upon this class photo on Google while I was searching for George Syme Public School for old time’s sake. I was shocked that this was up because I too am in this class photo of 2003-04. I am even more shocked and saddened to see that he has passed. I remember how passionate he was about math, and how much he really cared about us being careful around kids who were allergic to peanuts. I remember particularly his explanation on how even the slightest bit of peanut oil left on your hands could be fatal to another child if touched. I don’t know why but this specific memory stuck to me forever. My sincerest condolences to Douglas Armstrongs’ family, friends and to anyone he’s left a kind mark on.
V
Viet Huynh posted a condolence
Friday, January 1, 2021
My name is Viet and the class picture uploaded was one from the 2003-2004 school year of which I was a part of. I'm sorry and saddened to discover only now that he has passed but will forever be grateful to his genuine passion for teaching. I've cherished the memories of my grade 4 classes with Mr. Armstrong and, although he is no longer here, his legacy continues live on through the lives that he touched.
2
The family of Douglas Armstrong uploaded a photo
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
/tribute-images/1262/Ultra/Douglas-Armstrong.jpg
Please wait
L
Lien posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
I'm a former 5th grade student of Mr.Armstrong. Today, I had a strong urge to search him up because of a fond memory that I had of him. I am sadden to hear of his passing only two months ago. I thought maybe I'd share a memory I have of him.
When I was in the 5th grade, a small number of students from George Syme Community School were selected to go on a Youth Trip to Ottawa, we spent our weekend in the dorm rooms of the University of Ottawa, it was by far my most memorable experience as a child. Mr. Armstrong was my teacher and our mentor on this trip.
I had run out of money on the trip because I had spent it all on souvenirs. I don't know why I didn't think about saving some money to buy lunch on the trip back home to Toronto. The bus stopped by at a gas station stop with a Wendys restaurant. I stood there in line, with Mr.Armstrong next to me, and thinking about how I didn't have enough money to buy lunch (I was going to tough it out anyway, but I was so hungry). He finally looks at me, places a twenty dollar bill in my hand and told me to buy lunch. Embarrassed, I only bought a small fries and immediately returned the change to him. He laughed and said "I know why you bought the small fries, because it was the cheapest thing on the menu". I laughed and told him I felt bad for spending his money. He was never one to sugar coat anything, which was what I admired about him.
Today, I am 24 years old and I can still recall all these memories of him. What a wonderful, kind and humble being, Mr.Armstrong had taught me so much about leadership, ambition and independence, in the short year that I had him for a teacher. May he rest in peace.
F
Frances Radford posted a condolence
Monday, March 18, 2013
Frances Radford made a donation to George Syme Community School
L
Linda and Pierce Reid posted a condolence
Monday, March 18, 2013
Linda and Pierce Reid made a donation to George Syme Community School
Our heartfelt sympathy to Gwen and her close friends and family. I remember Doug as a very friendly, giving, sharing person and always interested in others.
