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Charity M. "Mabel" Armstrong

Charity M. "Mabel" Armstrong

  • November 7, 1922 - February 3, 2012
  • Salem, New York
  • Salem United Methodist Church
    P.O. Box 412
    Salem, NY 12865
  • Shushan Volunteer Fire Dept.
    Shushan, NY 12873
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“I will forever remember the good times I had with Aunt Mable. Our road trip to ND was a blast, the fun times we had at her trailor perming her hair,...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Nancy Hunskor - Newburg , ND

“Mabel will live on in our hearts forever......truly a wonderful person, who really cared about people! She knew how to have fun and touched so many...Read More » ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Judi and Lenny Taft - Shushan, NY

“We will miss Mabels smile My mom Edith Colton and Mabel were the best of friends. My mom would never leave Mabels house without bringing...Read More » ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: DIiane Ross - Pawlet, VT - friend

“She was a lady you can never forget, the smile, cookies,cake always wanting to feed you. A place you know you were loved. I know in my heart my mom ...Read More » ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Maryetta Falkenbury - Newburg, ND

“I will always remember the fun filled square dances at the Salem Grange Hall on Saturday nights. Mabel and Smokey were always there. I enjoyed...Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Susan C. Kyer (Slater) - TX

“our thoughts an prayers go out to the famialy steve ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: steven priest - fieldale, VA

“Mabel will be missed!! She always made sure to ask about me and sent me cards with pictures of birds in her back yard. I wanted an apron and she saw...Read More » ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Linda Willimas - Clinton, NC

“Miss you Grammie! Thank you for the memories and good laughs! You were a wonderful friend! ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Donna - Vajont, Italy

“She was a wonderful person, always a smile for you and a great story. I am so glad she was able to make our family party last summer. She will be...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Ginny Andrews - Saratoga Springs, NY

“Dear Armstrong Family, My thoughts & prayers are with you. She was such a sweet lady, and will be truly missed. Thinking of you! ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Jessica Allen (Kramer) - Chelsea, VT

“Dear Armstrong Family - I am so sorry for your loss, although I saw Aunt Mabel infrequently, we did get to know and love her over the years. She so...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Kelli Catellier Moore - Altamont , NY

“We will miss her laugh and smile. Aunt Mable was a special person. My sympathy to all who knew her and her family. ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Barbara Loveland - Mulberry, TN


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Salem, NY-Charity M. "Mabel" Armstrong, 89 , of Salem, passed away peacefully Friday morning, February 3, 2012 at the Indian River Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Granville. Born November 7, 1922 in Danby, VT, Mabel was the daughter of the late David F. and Rose Ellen (Brown) Andrews. She was educated at the Danby Four Corners School and Granville Schools.
Mabel had worked at Mack Molding in Arlington, VT for 17 years retiring in 1983.
Mabel was a faithful member of the Salem United Methodist Church; a member of the Shushan Grange; the Salem Area Senior Citizens; a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and a member of the Francis J. Clark, CMH American Legion Post #812 Ladies Auxiliary. Mabel enjoyed cooking, reading, gardening, dancing and jigsaw puzzles.
She is survived by her children, Michael Armstrong of Shushan, Timothy Armstrong and his wife Debbie of Hebron and Lynda Armstrong of Shushan. Mabel is also survived by her five grandchildren, Robert, Heather, Melissa, Donna and Shane and seven great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Robert "Smokey" Armstrong who passed away September 21, 1986; a daughter, Sunnielya Marie Boice; a granddaughter, Keri Lyn Armstrong; three brothers, George Andrews, Roy Andrews and Brainard Andrews.
Family and friends may call from 1-4 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the McClellan-Gariepy Funeral Home, 19 East Broadway, Salem.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, February 6, 2012 at the Salem United Methodist Church, 29 West Broadway with Rev. Debbie Earthrowl, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery in Salem.
Those who wish to remember Mabel in a special way may make memorial contributions in her memory to the Salem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 412, Salem, NY 12865 or the Shushan Volunteer Fire Dept., Shushan, NY 12873.