Barbara B. Armstrong

Barbara Armstrong, age 81, of 53 Shaw Road, Petersham, MA, passed away on January 31st after a brief illness. Born in New Hampshire on June 28, 1943, she was the daughter of Arthur and Helen (Morton) Bowers. Barbara graduated from high school (1961) and went on to Burdett College where she graduated with a degree in Business Administration. Barbara retired in 2013 from the Highlands Nursing Home in Fitchburg where she was happily employed for 20+ years.

Barbara married David Armstrong Sr. in 1963. Barbara and David were blessed with two sons, David, Jr., and Derek. David adopted Barbara’s daughter Darlene from a prior marriage. Barbara and David divorced in 1979.

In 2003, Barbara moved to Petersham, where she spent the last chapter of her life, surrounded by the beauty and tranquility of her home and close to her son David and his family. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Helen Bowers, and brother Arthur Bowers Jr. She is survived and dearly missed by her daughter, Darlene (John and children Ryan, Whitney, and Haley); her son, David Jr. (Susan and grandsons Alex and Benjamin); and her son, Derek (Lisa and her daughters Marisa and Haley). 

Barbara will be remembered for her warmth, her kindness, and the love she shared with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished in the hearts of those who knew her. There will not be any public services. Mack Family Funeral Home, 105 Central Street, Gardner, MA is assisting the family.