Obituary of Jean McLean Armstrong
Jean McLean (Sprott) Armstrong was born in Scotland, January 9th, 1928. She was one of seven children born to the late Martin and Mary (Nelson) Sprott and she was the beloved wife of the late Elmer A. Armstrong.
Jean's family immigrated from Scotland when she was three years old with her brother Guy and sister Ina in tow. They landed in Quebec and then boarded a train for Norton. The family made Mercer Settlement their home and one by one, the rest of the children came along. They were raised on a dairy farm and all the kids pitched in and helped with the chores. Jean also worked outside of the home. First in the winter lumber camps as a cook and then on the assembly line at Canada Packers for more than 29 years until she sadly was retired due to the closure of the plant. All of Jean and Elmer's children felt very blessed growing up to have two hard working parents as it allowed for the most wonderful Christmases for all the kids. Christmas was Jean's favorite time of the year and she ensured that each and every child, from her sons and daughters, right on through to the many generations of grandchildren felt so very special. She was kind and generous and made sure that everyone felt cared for. Dinners were plentiful and delicious and the family was happy.
Jean was a beautiful wife, companion, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend and will continue to be loved and always remembered by those she loved so dearly.
Jean will be forever in the hearts of her special friend of 25+ years, Doug Miller of Apohaqui; her son David Armstrong and his wife Judy of Mt. Middleton; her daughters: Donna Long of Berwick and Heather Mitton and Lloyd of Sussex; her brothers: Reid Sprott of Searsville and Claude Sprott of Hoyt; her sister Neva Whittaker and her husband Allen of Grand Prarie, AB; her sons-in-law: Gil Morrell and Gordie Peterson, both of Sussex; her grandchildren: Jo-Ann Morris and her husband John of Mt. Middleton, Tammy McKinney and her husband Peter of Head of Millstream, Kevin Morrell of Penobsquis, Crystal Miller and her husband Stephen of Head of Millstream, Darren Long and Sherrie of Sussex, Jolene Otis and her husband Rob of Searsville, Bradley Peterson and his wife Karen of Sussex, Frank Wishart and his wife Jodi of Halifax, NS, Lacey Mitton of Sussex, Alicia Jones and Vince of Portage Vale, Stacey Jones and Andrew of Roachville, Michael Armstrong of Apohaqui, Kerrie Armstrong of Sussex and Lana Armstrong and Shane of Apohaqui; her great grandchildren: Josh (Ruth), Jordan, Ryan (Jessica), Krista, Tyler (Allie), Brittany, Bella, Fletcher, Kirkland (Dakota), Dylan, Emma, Sam (Cory), Jenna, Olivia and Sophia; her great great grandchildren: Dominick, Nokomis, Maddie, Chase, Colton, Chloe and Bryson and several extended family members.
In addition to her husband Elmer and her parents, Jean was predeceased by her daughters: Reta Peterson, Sharon Armstrong and Marlene Morrell; her brothers: Guy Sprott and Martin Sprott Jr.; her sister Ina Robinson and her husband Johnny; her son-in-law Bob Long and her sisters-in-law Loretta and Shirley Sprott.
Mrs. Jean Armstrong, formerly of Apohaqui, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the Mill Cove Nursing Home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176) Visiting, held one hour prior to the service and beginning at 11 am, will be held at the Lower Millstream United Baptist Church on Saturday, August 5, 2017.
A service celebrating Jean’s life will follow at 12 noon from the church. The interment will take place in Riverbank Cemetery, followed by a time of fellowship with the family at the church
If you are considering making a memorial donation the family has recommended the Sussex Extra Mural Program or the Canadian Red Cross.
