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Karen Armstrong

Passed 06/17/2025

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Obituary For Karen Armstrong

Karen (Cronin) Armstrong,75 of Rockland, MA passed away peacefully at home on June 17, 2025 surrounded by her husband and children.

Karen was born in Boston , the oldest of six children, daughter of the late Timothy and Claire (Leonard) Cronin. Karen is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard Armstrong and their children Lori Heney and husband John, Lisa Makarski and her husband Steven and Jeffrey Armstrong and his wife Renee. She is also survived by her seven grandchildren Tia Peredetto, Gregory Makarski, Mitchell Heney, Matthew Makarski, Christopher Armstrong, Hannah Makarski and Brett Armstrong. Karen also had four Great Grandchildren, Oliver, Jasen, Winston and Adrianna.

Karen married her true love Ricky and together they built a beautiful family that Karen cherished above all else. She was a supportive parent and then grandparent attending school and sporting events. She even invented a holiday for her Grandchildren “Kids Day”. Where there were plenty of activities, prizes and love.

She enjoyed her time at Rockland High School as the school secretary and was a friend to all. She even kept in touch with many former students. She truly enjoyed working with and helping her “work” kids out and watching them succeed. Karen enjoyed weekend trips with Rick, reading, Father’s Day Open and Lobster Fest by the pool surrounded by the people she loved.

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  • 06/26/2025

    Rena Shea

    My sincerest condolences. Karen was a special student who had a great love of life. Rena Shea

  • 06/26/2025

    Patrick Runci

    Lisa, Jeff, and families. I am very sorry for your loss. It was always a pleasure seeing Karen at RHS. Patrick Runci

  • 06/25/2025

    Peter Lovell

    To Rick and family from an old classmate at RHS: Too many passings. I just heard about Karen, right after hearing about Scott MacKinlay. Same for Ron Lacombe, Paul Killinger, Mike Brady, and JackMcGrath. Too many friends; too much void now in my Life.. God give them all Peace and Love!

  • 06/24/2025

    Irene Mulready Gallagher

    To the Armstrong , Cronin family, s So Sorry for your loss !She truly was a great woman! Hang all to your beautiful memories with Karen!Love and prayers to All!

  • 06/21/2025

    Sara Hologitas

    Karen will always be in my heart and I will cherish my memories. I am stunned at her passing; now her light will burn forever more in heaven. ❤️ never forgotten

  • 06/21/2025

    SANDRA GIBSON

    Karen's slightly gruff personality was a cover for her heart of gold. She kept the office running smoothly and it was a pleasure to work with her.

  • 06/21/2025

    Tom Bailey

    I enjoyed working with Karen at RHS. She had a warm smile for everyone

  • 06/20/2025

    Christopher Burnieika

    To the Armstrong Family. Karen was a fantastic Person, I'm truly heartbroken over the loss of Karen. We had so many good times in the office. First as a student helping out in the office. Secondly as a co-worker and Friend helping her out in the office, whenever she needed it. From Ice Cream Sundaes in the summer at work. To helping Karen get the supply bid list, unboxed with Maryellen and having boxes all over the office. We had some great times. Karen cared about everyone she knew and she always talked about Rick, her kids and her Grandchildren. She was always done with Christmas shopping, Around the same time I was in October. She was the only one besides my mother who I let called me Christopher. Because as she said I have a grandson named Christopher. Karen Thank You for being a great person, Friend and Co-Worker. I will miss you so much. To the Armstrong Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I know it's easy to say : But thing of all the happy memories of Karen. As you know that is what she would want.

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