Suddenly and unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 3, 2020 of Exeter, at the age of 73. Cherished and devoted wife of William (Bill) Armstrong for over 48 years. Proud mother of Tony and Heather Armstrong, and Kate and Chris Hern all of Exeter. Adored grandma of Owen, late Jenica, Matthew; Kayleigh, and Connor. Loved daughter of Jean Posthumus of Kitchener and the late Jim Posthumus. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Gus Posthumus, Don and Sharon Posthumus, Alice Beaudry, Fred Posthumus all of Kitchener, Donna and Dave Underwood of Wellesley, Laurie and Mary Armstrong of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, and Willie Allan of Kitchener. Anne will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by sister and brother-in-law Arlene and George Hiemstra.
A Celebration of Anne’s Life will be held at the Exeter Legion, R.E. Pooley – Branch 167, 316 William Street, Exeter on Wednesday, January 8th from 3 – 6 PM. Cremation has taken place, arrangements entrusted to Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter (519-235-1220).
In lieu of flowers, donations to Exeter Legion, R.E. Pooley – Branch 167, Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Christina Hogan
Sorry to read about Anne. My condolences to you Bill and your family.
Chuck Mallette
I’m really sorry to learn of this Bill. I am just seeing this now. My sincere condolences for you loss. May you have strength to endure the days ahead. Best regards, Chuck Mallette
Joy Catherine Tyler
Bill and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol Coleman
Dear Bill & family,
My goodness, I am absolutely shocked to read of Anne’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this most sorrowful time. It likely goes without saying, but she and her beautiful ways will be greatly missed.
Thinking of you.
Dale McAllister
Bill & family. Bill I am so sorry Anne had to leave. Thinking of you all at this time. Dale
Luitje Kapp
Bill
Sorry for your lose. Thinking of you.
Luitje
Ken and Helen Klages and family
Wish we could be there, our love and support for all of you Bill, at this most trying time. Anne was near and dear to many of us, she touched many hearts. She will be missed by all she touched. Love and sympathy to the entire family
Carrie Cleave
Bill, Tony, Katie and family, I was shocked and heartbroken to hear the news. Anne was a truly a wonderful woman, so friendly and caring. I always loved being over at your place for all those years, brings very fond memories that I will hold on to forever. My thoughts are with you all. Xo
Farrah and Chris Oliver
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Anne was such a wonderful lady, always smiling and laughing. May your memories fill the void left from her passing.
Much love.
Debbie Crown
Bill
Thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.
Debbie Crown
Judy Christensen
Bill, Tony, kate and family. My sincere condolences and sympathy for your loss. My heart goes out to you all in your time of sorrow and grief.
Mary Keenan
Bill,Tony Kate and families,
Annie and I always had this running little joke between that she was older then me by 6 months and the same age for 6 months.
She always laughed and said You will never catch me
Well Annie I really don,t like this way of catching up to you
RIP my friend I will miss you dearly
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time
Tammy
Bill so sorry to hear of your loss. I’m also sending expressions of sympathy to all you family
Tom & Susan Murch
Bill and Family Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Anne. The passing of any loved one is very hard to accept but always remember she will be in your heart forever.
Mary Loucks
Bill, Tony,Katie and families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time .
Many great memories from Kinsmen and Kinettes many years ago.
Ken and Mary Loucks and family
Peter and Patti Welsh
Bill and family. Our condolences. Anne was a very nice lady; we are sorry to hear of her passing.
Pete and Patti
Glen & Kim Quinn
Our sincere condolences! Sending thoughts and prayers from our family to yours!
John Gillespie
To Bill and family,
Sorry to hear about Ann’s passing. All the best during this difficult period.
John Gillespie
Brenda Hern
Kate, Chris, Kayleigh and Connor and your entire family – we were very sorry hear of your loss. What a shock for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Ivan and Brenda
Beth Lovell
To Bill , Tony, Kate and families
I was very sorry to hear of Anne ‘s passing. My sincere condolences to everyone.
Hugs Beth
BrendaPalsa
Bill and family – heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ann such a shock- always a great lady big smile loved her family
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Dear Bill, Tony and Heather, Owen and Matthew, Kate and Chris, Kayleigh and Connor . . .
Our sincere, heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Anne. A wonderful lady who raised a great family and had every reason to be proud of them all. She will surely be missed by all who knew her. Prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult, sad time. May you cherish the memories and hold them close in the days to come. Hugs to your family XO
Clare & Brenda Martene & Family
Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family
Bill, Tony, Kate and families
So sorry to hear of Anne”s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family
Jim and Verla
Bill and Family:
Our sincere, heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Anne.
Prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult, sad time.
Diane McCarter
Bill and families,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.
May you cherish the memories and hold them close in the days to come.
Hugs to your family.
Dave Stephen and Diane McCarter
Christopher Clark and Carmen Clark
Bill, Kate, Tony, Chris, Heather, and families:
We were deeply saddened to hear of Anne’s passing. Our family sends love and support to you all during a difficult time. The world has lost a wonderful person and friend, but fond memories of Anne will last forever.
Jo-Ann Middleton
Bill and family … so sorry for your loss … my thoughts and prayers are with all.
Carol Churchill
Bill and family,
So sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Cherish the happy memories.
Winston and Carol
Phyllis & Fred Mommersteeg
Bill,Kate,Tony and families,
I am so sorry to hear this news, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Anne.
Thinking of you all and sending big Hugs.Remembering all the good times in Kin.
Take care,one day at a time.
Phyllis & Fred
Keith and Lianne vincent
Tony ,Heather and boys so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Our prayer and thoughts are with you at this time
Bob and Helen Coates
Our sincere sympathy to all of the family for the loss of a dear wife, mother, and grandmother. May you find comfort in the lovely memories she left behind.
George & Helen
So sorry & so sad. Our sympathy to you all.
Brian & Lynda Sanders
Bill Katie Tony & your families Our thoughts & prayers & hugs Wrapping our arms around all of you at this sad time Your Mom was our Janice’s second Mom growing up.
Great memories Our sympathies to you all. Brian & Lynda
Joan & Bob Finkbeiner
Bill and family : Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time God Bless
Mike and Noreen Morin
Bill Kate Tony Heather and family,our hearts are broken for all of you.We will hold you in our thoughts and prayers,Ann was so much fun to go camping with up here in the Soo,we have awesome memories with Bill and Ann.May your memories help you through this time of sorrow.
Dewbra Tilley
Bill, Kate,Tony and Families: I am so sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. Cherish all your memories, she is always with you in your heart and spirit, look for the signs she is with you. My deepest sympathy.
Debra
Carolyn Gower
Dear Bill, Tony, Kate and families.
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Anne. I was shocked to hear that she had passed away.
I have fond memories of working with her at Wuerth’s.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Take care Dan, Carolyn, Blake, Hannah and Kane Gower
Sandra Vandeworp
Bill, Tony, Kate and Families- My heart aches for each of you on the sudden and unexpected passing of Anne. Her star may have dimmed but her love will always shine brightly in and through the lives she cherished and touched. Thinking of you and wishing you God’s comfort and peace to ease your journey.
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Bill and family – So sorry to read of Ann’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you at the sad time.
Wayne and Sonia Greb
Marilyn Waldeck
Bill & Family, thinking of all of you on the loss of Anne. She was a lovely lady and she will be missed by many. I hope the good memories you all shared in the past will help you through the days and months ahead.
Ken Snedden
Bill & family, so sorry to hear your sad news. I remember you all well from our time in’ Kin.
Dave Werrett
So sorry to be missing such a good friend. Best wishes to Bill and family.
David Grundy
Bill, We are so saddened to hear of Anne’s passing. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Shirley
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Bill, Tony, Kate and families:
Shocked to hear this, enjoyed working with Anne at the Exeter Legion many years ago. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Vickie and Al Harvey
Bill
So sorry to hear of Anne’s passing
If you need anything please ask
Vickie and Al Harvey
Sandra & Larry Hern
Dear Bill, Tony and Heather, Owen and Matthew, Kate and Chris, Kayleigh and Connor,
Words will never express the sorrow we feel for you all in the sudden and unexpected loss of Anne. Over the last 20 years we saw what a devoted Wife, Mom and loving Grandma that Anne was. Her love for you and the pride she had for all her grandchildren was so very evident. We loved her too, and got to share such special and fun times in celebrating birthdays, graduations, and holidays at the cottage. Her love for all of you was unending and the pain that you have in your hearts hurts so very much. Our prayer for you is that all the good memories of happy times with her will eventually give you comfort. We love you all and are here for you. xxoo
Beth & Rick Webber
Bill, Kate, Tony and families
So sorry to hear of Anne’s passing.
A lot of great memories I have of living beside you and camping trips together .
She will be greatly missed, but cherish and hold close all the memories you all have.
Big hugs to each of you
Beth and Rick
Laurie and Oral Knox
Bill, Tony and Katie, we were very saddened to hear of Anne’s passing. We have many wonderful memories of the times we were all together. Anne was a great person , always ready to help others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
George and Sue Wilson
Bill, Tony, Heather, Kate , Chris and families, we are saddened on your loss of a dear wife, mother and grandmother. Anne was a lovely woman. She was a beautiful seamstress. Cherish your precious memories and hold them close to your heart. May your friends, family and faith give you peace and comfort at this sad time. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Doug Barr
Kate, Chris, Kayleigh & Connor,
I was shocked to hear the news of Anne’s sudden passing. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time.
Doug
Linda & Jerry Traquair
We are so very sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you and give you peace.
Jack & Elaine Chipchase
Bill—this was shocking to hear. We send sincere sympathy to each of you at this sad time.
Susan Sabourin
Dear Bill, Tony, Kate and families, I am so sorry to hear of Anne’s.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Susan
Pam Benoit
Kate, Chris, Kayleigh and Connor……deepest sympathy in the passing of Anne. I always enjoyed her company back in the Curves days and seeing her with the kids at various events.
Sincerely,
Pam and Elizabeth Benoit
Bob & Grace Clarke , Belle River On.
Bill , Tony and Kate and families , we are so sorry to hear of Anne’s passing . Such a wonderful person who always showed her caring ways to everyone , including us , who were fortunate to have had you folks as neighbors . We pray that God will provide the needed strength to help your family through this time of sorrow , Bob & Grace Clarke , Belle River On.
Wendi Schwindt
Dear Bill and family…what a shock…Anne was such a wonderful mom and grandmom. She will be missed so much by all of you. Our deepest sympathy to you.
Muriel and Tom
Sorry Bill and your family for your great loss…..hugs….Muriel and Tom Dalrymple
Dorothy and Allan Spiegelberg
So sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bill..and family…
Heather McArter
Bill, Tony, Kate and families,
I am so very sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. She was a wonderful lady who I grew up knowing as our close neighbour and friend. I got to know Anne well when I babysat Tony and Kate when they were young and my mom and Anne always enjoyed their visits with each other. Take comfort in each other over the coming days and cherish all the wonderful memories you have. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Kay Tripp
Bill and your family……Please accept my sincere condolences…Kay Tripp
Sandra Funk
Bill, Tony & Heather, Kate & Chris & families:
So sorry and sad to hear of Anne’s passing. You will be given an inner strength to carry on as Anne would want.
Trust that your friends and family will be there for you in whatever is required.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. It is not easy – take it one day at a time.
Linda Wilkinson
Bill & family –
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you during this time.
Dale Grant
Bill & Family
A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in your hearts. May she rest in peace!
I have fond memories of Anne.
Dale
Maureen Wood
Bill & Family, My deepest sympathy in your Loss of Anne
Thinking of you & Your Family
Maureen
Jim and Laura MacDonald
Our hearts are so touch on hearing of the loss of your sole mate, Anne. Our deepest sympathy to you Bill and your family. Our love and prayers
Jim and Laura MacDonald
Jim Chapman
Bill, Tony, Kate and families
Please accept my sincere sympathy – remember the good things.
Marion Barr
Kate,Chris,Kayleigh & Conner
I was am so sorry to hear that your Mother/Grandmother passed away. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Tom and Carol Arthur
Our sincere sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts are with you.
Kim Mckay
Bill, Tony, Heather, Kate and Chris and families
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Anne. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Bob & Wanda
Bill, Tony, Heather, Katie & Chris and Families
Our thoughts are with you at this terrible time. We remember all the good time in Kin and on the golf course.
Bob and Wanda
Ralph & Denise Batten
Bill and family. We are so sorry to hear about Anne’s passing. So many memories from ball days with the Kinsmens, and bus trip for cards with the Legion. She will be missed by many. Thinking of you all.
Nancy Brand
Dear Bill, Tony, Heather, Kate, and Chris
Our deepest sympathy with the passing of Anne. Gone too soon. Thinking of you all at this sad time
Nancy Brand
Kathy and Gord Fowler
Bill…We were so sorry to hear about Anne’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family ????
Kathy and Gord Fowler
Ed and Marie Nethercott
So sorry to hear about the loss of Anne. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you.
Ed and Marie Nethercott
Thinking of you at this time.
Ginny Gulyas
Heather and Tony, Owen and Matthew our heartfelt condolence in the sudden loss of your mother Tony. Our prayers go out to you and all the family.
Joan Cleave
Bill, Katie, Tony and Families….my sincere condolences to you all….my thoughts are with you at this very sad time in your lives…she will live on in your memories forever…..
Russ and Marg Roswell
We met this lovely lady and the family when we moved next door. To them in Exeter. Mr. Mrs Armstrong were wonderful neighbours. I always enjoyed our chats over the fence daily. We couldn’t have met nicer people and My husband and l feel very blessed to have met. God has gained An angel. God Bless the Family
Debra McNair
I am so sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. My condolence out to the whole family.
Brenda Morgan
Bill, Tony and Heather, and kids,, I was so shocked to see about Ann’s passing. My heart breaks for you all. I know how much she meant to you , and I am sure her grandchildren are going to miss her love and attention. Hugs,, thinking of everyone at this time.
Carolyn McGivery
I am so sorry to be reading this Kate, my sincere condolences to you and your entire family on such a sudden and devastating loss!! Hugs to all of you..
Bob and Doris Osgood
So very sorry to hear of Anne’s passing. Our deepest condolences for all of her loving family. She will be missed by many.
Bob and Doris Osgood
Mike Funk
My Heart go out to all family. Sending prayers and hugs through this difficult time.
Doug & Dorothy Stephen
Our sympathy to you Bill during these difficult days. May God grant comfort and strength to you and your entire family. in this time of sorrow.
Doug and Dorothy Stephen
Joan finkbeiner
Bill Kate Tony and family. Sorry to hear about Ann. She was a great person . Many memories of her as she played cards on our legion team. Cherish all the memories you have of her.
Joan Finkbeiner
Bob and Jacqui McDonald
Bill, Tony and Kate our condolences on the passing of Anne????many great memories of “Murphy Days “ we will always remember our times shared with the Armstrong family ????
Karrie and Chop Bibby
Sending our thoughts, prayers and hugs.