Our sympathies go out to you three boys and your families. Between your Dad and Bob Heywood, they knew more about 20th century Exeter than all the rest of us put together. There was never a lack of anecdotes (many of them full of humour) that regaled their listeners. Your Dad, as you know, was instrumental in securing the Exeter Villa (and his final home) for South Huron. He contributed much, and I know he received a great deal from his interaction with friends and the entire community. Enjoy your memories of both your Mom and Dad. Bruce and Darlene Shaw

To Irv’s Family

My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

Wanda Reynolds

Paul, Peter, Bill and families

Many a fond memory of Irv at both the furniture store and funeral home. Every time I fold chairs and vacuum the carpet he’s top of mind. Life lived well.

Doug Fletcher

My heart goes out to all the family! I have so many memories of growing up with Paul ,Peter & Bill. Irv lived an amazing life, when I would gyro visit him at the Villa his memory was amazing. RIP cousin Irv! It is a great legacy you have created. I will miss you! Mike

Such an impressive list of accomplishments to be proud of and celebrate. Thinking of the Armstrong family.

Sincere Condolences to the Family.

Pete, Eleanor and all the Family,
So sorry for your loss, our sincere sympathy.
Jim & Linda Dietrich

To Paul, Peter, Bill and families
Our condolences on the loss of your father. He was in business for a long time and active in many community groups. He keep busy in the Villa and commented on Facebook.

My Condolences In the Loss of your Dad .
Knew him from the Store & Funeral home,
Always so Friendly & a Time to visit.

Sincere condolences to the Armstrong family. Such a kind gentleman.

Our interactions with Irv and Lois go back many years. I recall conversations as we considered a furniture purchase. I can hear his voice and laughter as we chatted. Irv always expressed interest in, and would inquire about, our farm happenings. He once reflected that when the farmers in the Exeter area had a good business year, Main Street had a good year. He knew the community. His contributions to community were a source of humble pride. Just doing what needed to be done. Our family has been blessed to call both Lois and Irv friend for many years . Treasure ninety-nine years of memories. All have been well earned from a life well lived.
With Love. Margaret

To Irv’s Family – our sincere sympathy to all of you. Irv lived a long productive life and we will miss our interaction through e-mails and jokes.
Rest in peace Irv.

Our thoughts are with you all as you reflect on and celebrate this life well lived.

Please know I’m thinking of you all.

Every once in a while, one who stands amongst us, steps forward and takes his/her purposed position in life, recognizing what needs to be pushed ahead, and thus, articulates a vision that we can adopt,
…..and organizes us …..and encourages us to get involved , and then sees projects through to completion. In Exeter we were favoured to have had Irv and Lois lead the way in so many endeavors over such a long time……They stood up….They stepped up….and they stood out, in their level of service to our little town. Their efforts made Exeter a better place to live, to work, and to play!

Bill & Linda and the entire Armstrong family

Very sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather…., truly a pillar and pioneer of the Exeter community….. first off thank you Irv for the tribute to my father on his passing in January
It’s hard to lose a loved one but at 99 a life well lived be proud of your dad I certainly am…. These are the people that build this community from the ground up and we should all give thanks 🙏 rest in peace my good man

Dear Eleanor, Peter and family…he was a pretty special guy…cherish your memories. Our sympathy to you…

To Peter and Eleanor Armstrong and Jim and Frances Sweitzer my thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a great man. Dianne

Irv was a great man. We will remember him fondly.
Our deepest condolences to his family.

Tanya Fisher, Brayden Mero and Brynlee Armstrong

Paul, Peter, Bill and families:

So sorry to read of your Dad’s passing but he certainly lived a full life. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Cherish the wonderful memories. Sincerely Joan

Paul, Peter, Bill & Families;

Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Father. I have many good memories of interacting with him on many occasions over the years. Irv was always up for a chat and curious about what people were doing and things going on in his community, We were very fortunate to have Irv as a dedicated, important member and true pillar of our community. He served very, very well. I was especially impressed, knowing his age, seeing his messages of condolence to so many families even up to the recent past! Still serving, the best way he could. My Mom, Marilyn Heimrich wishes to extend her condolences at this time as well.
Thank you Irv, Rest in peace.

Mark (& Julie) Heimrich & Marilyn Heimrich

Bill. Peter and families,
My condolences to all of you. His name will be remembered as a blessing not only to your family, but also to the community.
Hugs, Karen Brown

Peter, Eleanor and families…my sincere condolences on Irv’s passing

To Irv’s Family,
Such a wonderful gentleman. A sense of humor, a friendly face, and showing compassion when working at the Funeral home. I shall miss seeing him at the Villa when I visit my Sister of the same birth year, as she frequently reminded me.
My sympathy to all his family.

Paul, Peter and Bill and families, please accept my condolences and have fond memories of your father. I had many fond memories of living next to both businesses and many visits with Irv over the years.

So sorry for you loss, Irv was a wonderful man and a joy to talk to, he will be greatly missed

My Sincere Condolences to Paul & Linda, Pete & Eleanor, Bill & Linda & your families. Also to Jim ‘& Fran.
We had many happy times traveling, dinner& card parties with Irv & Lois.
He was a community man & held many honourable positions.

Irv was very much an honest man above all else and saw the good in everyone and we always enjoyed our conversations with “the Armstrongs”. He has left a lasting positive impact on the community and for that, we should all be thankful. Rest in peace my friend.
George and Nancy Finch and family.

Always enjoyed spending time with Irv, he was a great man and incredibly smart and had many interesting stories, condolences to all his family, the community will miss him

Paul, Peter and Bill and families, heartfelt condolences on your Dad’s passing. He was well recognized in the Exeter area, a very friendly man. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bill & Linda and family

So sorry to hear of your loss of Dad and Grandparent. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you at this sad time.

Thoughts and prayers are with all of Irv’s family. A great man. Hugs

Sending a big hug to his family and friends. I got to spend time with him during my employment at the Villa. He shared many stories, one in particular about him growing up and his parents purchasing two albino squirrels as pets. I still have a piece of fabric he sewed my name into, that was sewed into my wedding gown. He was a very kind man and I will always remember him.

Peter and Eleanor Thinking of you at this time Cherish your memories Karen Fooks

My condolences to all of the Armstrong Family. Irv lived a good life

To Irv’s family
So many great memories of time spent camping and things associated with it the Blood Donor clinic for example. He had a great long life. Enjoy all your wonderful memories.
With Deepest Sympathy – Donna Perry and Jim Perry

To all of Irvine’s Family,
We send warm thoughts and sympathy to each of you.
Irvine was good man and had a wonderful life!
We have all had a great privilege to know him.
Paul, Peter and Bill, you have big shoes to fill to keep up to Dads accomplishments
Do your best.
Jerry and Alice MacLean

To All the Armstrong Family,
My very sincere sympathies. Irv loved to joke with us and even talk about the family. I use to joke and call him the Mayor of the Villa. He will truly be missed and he’ll always be remembered as part of the Villa Family. Huge hugs to all.
Wendy Heimrich

Deepest sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you.

To Irv’s family
So very sorry for your loss. I have lot’s of great memories from time spent together with the Nomads.
Irv was a great man and lived a good life.
With Deepest sympathy. Donna Perry and Jim Perry

We send our condolences to all of Irvine’s family. Great man & certainly left a real legacy for everyone.
Lots of Memories for all of you to share now & in days to come.
Margaret Brintnell & Marion Armstrong.

Peter, Eleanor and family – Sending sincere sympathy to you and the Armstrong families in the passing of Irv. He had a good life and will be missed by many especially his family and Villa friends. Take care and remember the fun times in the days and months ahead. Joyce B.

My sympathy to Irv’s family. It is such an honor to know someone who has accomplished
so many achievements in his lifetime. I shall miss seeing Irv when I am visiting in the
Villa. Many thanks to Irv for all his dedications to better our community.

Armstrong Family,

So sorry to hear of Irv’s passing. It was a joy to have conversations with him of how things “use to be”. He was a wealth of knowledge and a true gentleman. My sincerest condolences to the family.

A sincere note of gratitude goes to Irv Armstrong for his special part in the inception of the Exeter Villa over 38 years ago. Irv’s unwavering commitment to the betterment of his community and of the Exeter Villa is very much appreciated. Irv was a genuine force and a wonderful soul who will be greatly missed.
On behalf of all at Exeter Villa
Thomas K, Jordan K and Erika

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Our deepest sympathies to Pete and Eleanor and families.
I always enjoyed chatting and getting my hugs from Irv. He holds a special spot in my heart. He was a great man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Armstrong Family:
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Irv. he lived a very good life and accomplished a lot for the community.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.

To Armstrong Family:
I marvelled at the clear mind Irv had. He recalled the names of many people passing in the hall at the villa while we visited with him. Lois & Irv helped us with an anniversary campout for the NOMADS in Blyth. He lived a long productive life may he rest in peace.
Willie Yule

My condolences to Irv’s family. I will surely miss the regular visits with Irv, talking about everything under the sun and getting history lessons on Usborne township and Exeter. He was a great story teller and great person. A life well lived and will be missed by many.

Frank Kints

To the Armstrong Family
Our sincerest condolences!
I always enjoyed chatting with Irv, positive guy who knew what he wanted.

To The Armstrong Family, sorry for your loss. An anchor of the Exeter Community, and a definite example of small town business sense, conduct, and its personality. I remember as a kid my folks dealing with Irv, Bob, and Gord, many times. Always enjoyed talking to Irv, a witty and genuine man. Sincere condolences, Dalt

Our most kind condolences to Pete & Eleanor, Bill & Linda, & family. Itwas an absolute pleasure every time you got to talk to Irv over the years. He will be fondly missed and remembered by so many. You are along with Irv are in our thoughts.
With warm regards,
Darren, Denise, Kayleigh & Sean Boyle

Our sincere condolence to the family. As past members of the Ausable River Nomads we have many memories of the good times of camping with the club. He will be missed by many. Maurice and Ruth Ann

Irv’s family

So sorry to hear about Irv. Always remember him for his great laugh. Remember Irv and Lois playing cards with Ray and Willa many years ago. Irv had many accomplishments in his years. John and I send our deepest sympathies to the families. Cherish the many years you had with your Dad

To Irv’s family:
Our sympathy to all family members over the death of Irv. He had a long life with lots of accomplishments in his past. He will be missed by your family and the community at large. Cherish the memories.
Larry and Faye Skinner

Condolences to my cousins and their families. Will remember the family gatherings and celebrations. Uncle Irvine lived a long and fruitful life. You have had a father to be proud of.

Sincere condolences to all Irv’s family in his passing. A true gentleman.
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick

To Irv’s Family

My condolences to you all at this sad time. Cherish the Memories as you have many. He always took the time to say hello & chat in the halls at the Villa, a great respected man. Thinking of you all.

Cathy

My sincere sympathy to all of the Armstrong family.We alwaysenjoyed our camping trips and card games and also visits with Lois & Irv. Memories are so Precious.

My sincere condolences to the Armstrong Families…A well known resident of Exeter..he will be remembered…Kay Tripp

So sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences go out to the entire family.

Our condolences go out to all of Irv’s family. Over the past few years, when I was visiting the Villa, it was such a treat to get a big smile and wave from Irv. In his late 90s, he still called me by name and recalled and remembered a few shared moments over many years. Lois’s sister Jackie who lives across the hall will miss his wit and positive outlook. She often mentioned the back and forth joking between the two of them.
He was an inspiration to us all.

I am so sorry for the passing of Irv he was a gentle man with always a kind word he will be missed

My condolences to the Armstrong family. Irv was a huge part of the community always. Dan

Irv’s family:

Our sincere condolences to all of you. It was always a pleasure to chat with Irv at the Villa. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Paul and Barb Storey

Sorry to hear the lost of Dad he was a great man. My heart is with yous

To Peter and Eleanor, and the Armstrong family, and Jim and Fran,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you in the passing of Irv. He has left a huge impact on the Exeter community, with so many having benefitted from his many accomplishments. It was a joy to see him as he rode and waved in Exeter’s 150th parade last summer! May you hold the memories of him and Lois close to your hearts!

I’m so sorry to learn of Irv’s passing. Your Dad and Grandpa was a kind and considerate man and a wonderful Rivers Blvd neighbour. His life was one to be celebrated and admired.
Rick Hundey

Eleanor ,Pete, Ben, Ryan , and families,
Sounds like your dad/grandpa was an amazing man, who did a lot for this community. May you celebrate his memory for all his accomplishments.
Thinking of you all . Karen House

To all of the Armstrong family – sending our condolences on the loss of a wonderful man. He was a pleasure to serve.
Irv shared his love of Exeter’s history with me as well as some family history. He will be missed. – Brenda and Ivan Hern

Pete, Eleanor and Family

Our sincere condolences to all of you. May the many memories you have of your father, father-in-law and grandpa keep him forever in your hearts. Thinking of the Armstrong family.

Our condolences to Paul, Peter, Bill and families.
Mark & Karen Tuckey

The Underwood families, Jack and Flo, Nancy and Mark, Dave and Pina, and Deanna and Tim, would like to express our condolences on the passing of Irv. Lois and Irv were good friends of Jack and Flo while in Exeter.

When we moved to Exeter, the old Armstrong home became the new Underwood home because Lois and Irv had built and moved into their new home across the street from our house on Pryde Blvd. We have many childhood memories from that corner lot.

Jack, Flo, Lois, and Irv took a couple’s trip to Hawaii in the late 1970s. Many street parties were held on Pryde Blvd, a happening place in that era.

We hope you cherish the memories of Lois and Irv at this difficult time.

To the Armstrong Family,

The Sims family is so sorry to learn that Irv is gone. Irv and Evan had great childhood adventures together on 1920’s Ann St. We know that Irv had many nick names, and he was always “Spike” to us. He and Dad had a lifelong friendship, and it was always good to see Irv and Lois at the Villa in the later years, when we visited Mom there. He was a fine man who loved his community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as this sad time.
Lori Sims

So sorry to hear of Irv’s passing! He was a great man! He did a great deal for the community and was a kind and a gentle sole when at funeral home!! Leroy and Cheryl

To the Armstrong Family,
Sending our sincere condolences as you navigate the loss of such a special man. Memories from the neighbourhood, especially those made at Hopper Hockey, will remain with me always. May the many memories that you have created over the years bring you some peace during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Chad & Michelle Brown