Dr. Harvey Alexander Armstrong died peacefully, on Monday, July 24, 2023, in Kingston, Ont., after fighting a lengthy illness. An award-winning, pioneering child psychiatrist and a passionate champion of First Nations People, survivors of sexual abuse, and many others, Harvey was a loving father to Frank Armstrong.
He also leaves behind his wife and friend of 55 years, Mary Armstrong (separated); his friend, Joanne Jackson; his granddaughter, Abigail Armstrong; his daughter-in-law, Julie Smith; and his younger brother, Peter Armstrong. The son of Frederick Cecil Armstrong and Catriona Margaret Armstrong (Macquisten), he had two other siblings who predeceased him: Patricia and Frederick Armstrong.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kingston Youth Shelter, 234 Brock St., Kingston, Ontario K7L 1S4. For online condolences, please visit his memorial tribute on Simpler Times.