89 year old Barbara Elisabeth Armbruster of Watertown died Sunday at NHC Healthcare Center. She was the daughter of the late Robert Atwood and Eva Nancy Roberts Creighton. She was married to Carleton F. Armbruster who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Mullican. After graduating from business college in 1960, her family moved from Connecticut to Florida where she worked for Boeing in data processing on the Minuteman Program until its conclusion. She then worked as a secretary for Harvey’s Groves until her retirement. After her husband’s retirement from O.V.C. in 1985, they bought a farm in Watertown. Mrs. Armbruster is survived by three sons, Robert C., Sr. and wife Jerry Armbruster of Merritt Island, Florida; Robert Thomas Armbruster of Watertown; and Gary and wife Pat Armbruster of Merritt Island, Florida. Twelve grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild also survive. The body is at Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria where a memorial service will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. The Armbruster family will receive friends at Avant Funeral Home on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. The family requests that donations be made to the charity of your choice, in lieu of flowers. Avant Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.
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