Robert Ernest ARMIT

ARMIT, Robert Ernest Suddenly passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at the age of 62. Loving and devoted husband of Amelita for 34 years. Predeceased by his father Dr. James Conn Armit. Bob is also survived by his mother Margery, brothers John, Jim, Bill and Tucker, Mother-in-law Ching Aranas, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews who are all deeply saddened and will remember him fondly for his profound wisdom, wit and caring attention to all his family. Rob was born in Calgary to Conn and Margery Armit while his parents were serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Growing up in Regina, he was a student president of Williams Collegiate. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a BA in English and Economics and a Master's in Business Administration. Bob worked with the Alberta Government as a specialist in labour statistics and manpower economics. He established his own consulting business, Corewest International, undertaking projects in more than 40 countries on innovation, technology transfer, commercialization and entrepreneurship. He served as the Director of Research Services at the University of Alberta where he also taught in the School of Business, served as Director of Technology Transfer at Carleton University and subsequently in the same capacity at the Ottawa Carleton Research Institute. consummate networker and volunteer, he was the Chair of the Allocations Committee of the United Way of Edmonton, Chair of the Race Promotions Committee at the Edmonton Northlands, member of the Board of Governors of Alberta College and member of the boards of the Canada Research Management Association, and the Association of University Research Parks. Bob and Amelita were married in Edmonton and their life took them to Ottawa. They shared fully a passion for travel, theatre, music and the arts. Bob read history, was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing golf. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Avenue (West of Carlingwood) Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday to Notre Dame Cathedral-Basilica, 385 Sussex Drive, for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10:00 a.m. Memorial Service will take place in Edmonton in the spring. In memoriam donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, appreciated. Love forever true Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 2/8/2008 - 2/11/2008