ARMSTRONG, Rev. Carrol Robie - 96, of Torbrook Mines, NS passed away peacefully Friday, February 15, 2013 in Grand View Manor, Berwick. Born in Bloomington, he was a son of the late Robie and Sarah (Neily) Armstrong. Carrol devoted his life to his family, church and community. He married the love of his life Jean Eileen Croft in 1951 and began his ministry with the Milton United Baptist Pastorate, Annapolis Royal United Baptist Pastorate, First Cornwallis United Baptist Pastorate, Upper Cunard, Barss Corner United Baptist Pastorate and later returning to the Milton United Baptist Pastorate. After retirement Carrol served as interim minister for many area churches. Youth ministry was a significant focus of Carrol's work throughout his life. He loved the family farm and was very interested in history and the Armstrong genealogy. In his early years, he was very much an athlete and was also involved with Boy Scouts where he was a Scout Leader. He enjoyed playing crokinole, playing harmonica and singing with the Annapolis Valley Men's Choir. He was very involved with Senior Citizen organizations including the Valley Seniors Games. Carrol also received recognition from Acadia Divinity College for his work with Rural Life Services. He is survived by his daughters, Carolyn Armstrong, Calgary; Laura (Chris) Rice, Cole Harbour; Janet Armstrong, Ottawa; Sara (Richard) Gomez, Wilmot; son, Neil (Daria) Armstrong, Torbrook Mines; grandchildren, Patriza (Hayward); Robert (April); Christiana; Graham; Amara; great grandchildren, Aiden, Ashley, Ander and Georgia; niece Margaret (Steve) Smith and nephew Bill Scott. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Jean and sister Pearl Scott. Visitation will be held 2-4PM and 7-9PM Monday, February 18, 2013 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448. Funeral service will be held 2:00PM Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in the Torbrook United Baptist Church with Rev. Bill McLeod officiating. Interment will be in the Nictaux Cemetery. Donations in memory may be made to the Torbrook United Baptist Church. Many thanks to the staff of Grandview Manor for their kindness toward Carrol and the family. On-line guest book may be signed by visiting:www.middletonfuneralhome.com