Councillor Kelly's Statement on Passing of Dr. Roland Armitage:
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of a West Carleton institution, Dr. Roland Armitage. Roly, as he was affectionately known by those in the current Ward 5 and the former West Carleton Township, where he served as Mayor from 1991-1994, was many things to many people.
He was a soldier who served in Normandy in WWII. He was a veterinarian who served the people of this area for many years. He was a horse breeder and racer who was inducted into the Builders category of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 1999. He was a husband and father and a source of pride that the West Carleton community could always look to for some history or guidance.
I recently had the good fortune to meet with Dr. Armitage for the first time and am so happy that I managed to get the chance to connect with him before the conclusion of his amazing life. Daily, as I walk into the West Carleton Community Complex and pass by the former Township Council chambers that bear his name, I am reminded of what his leadership meant to this community.
My condolences go out to his family and friends in this sombre moment as we all reflect on 99 years well lived.
