Ruth F. Armstrong, age 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 21st 2020 at Ledgewood Nursing Home in Beverly, MA. She was the wife of George L. Armstrong for over 59 years. He predeceased her in 2002.
Born in Lynn, MA on November 29, 1920 and raised in Lynn, she was the daughter of Alexander C. and Anna (Doherty) Meggison. She graduated from St. Mary’s Girl’s High School in 1939 and was a parishioner there until 2004 when she moved to Beverly, MA to be nearer to her daughter and son-in-law.
Although she worked for the G.E early on after high school and part time at the old Jordan Marsh in Peabody and Empire Clothing Store in Lynn, her main focus was on being a great homemaker for her family. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t do and do well from cooking to baking, sewing, knitting, upholstery and millinery. She even made three wedding gowns for friends. She did it all effortlessly and loved doing so.
During her life she formed many friendships from high school friends, neighbors, card clubs and church groups to finally the many friends she made at her nursing home. She always had a happy and easygoing nature and endeared many.
She leaves behind one daughter Anne Breton and her husband James and a number of nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. A celebration of life will follow later.
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