Mr. Mark P. Armstrong

Mark P Armstrong – (1954-2025) Mark’s life began on 16 Hynes Avenue in Lenox, being born to Leo H and M Corrine Armstrong on July 5th, 1954. At his birth, Mark joined one older brother, Michael L Armstrong (Wendy) and became a sibling to his then future brothers and sister: Douglas E Armstrong (Ally), Maureen Tuggey (Rick) and Edward T Armstrong (Nichelle). Mark was a very resilient, loving, family centered, and hardworking man. In his younger years and most recently he worked in the field of landscape maintenance working for various businesses including Morgan Manor, David Lane Landscaping, Cranwell Resort and as well proudly started his own business Armstrong Turf Care in 1989. His business included snowplowing, mowing lawns, and aerating Golf Courses throughout New England. He enjoyed meeting Superintendents in Vermont, Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts and had many stories to share about his time working on the courses. Thank you to all who trusted Mark to perform a job well done. In 1971 Mark met his wife, Cynthia Armstrong (Cindy). Young love and strong love had carried them through almost 50 years of marriage as of this October 24th. They formed a tight bond and commitment that couldn’t be broken even through the struggles of life. They brought forth two children in 1974 and 1980, respectfully: Dale T Armstrong (Tammy) and Nicole Armstrong Choon (Dave). Mark loved playing “big time wrestling” with Dale and Nicole by tossing them around when they were younger. He also taught them to hunt and fish and to work hard in whatever job they held. Mark had an ordinary and fun life. He and Cindy vacationed in the USA, driving out west in the winter of 1979, where they encountered major snowstorms in Wyoming, strong wind gusts in Texas, and ice storms on their way home in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Vacationing in Maine with his siblings the past 3 years was a highlight of his summer get away. Traveling also included time spent with his grandchildren Jacob Armstrong, Joshua Olman and Michaela Golden; all of Arkansas. Fun times were had with the grands in Conway, New Hampshire, Lake George, New York, Chatham, New York (Chatham Fair) and York, Maine. Mark was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed raccoon, bear and deer hunting over the years. As of late he especially enjoyed bow and shot gun hunting with his friend Joe Goetze of Lenox. Early morning rising, Joe and Mark would leave early to claim a spot on Lenox or October Mountain. Even if the hunt wasn’t a success, Mark loved walking in the woods. Mark and Cindy would often walk October Mountain and Dunbar Road on Lenox Mountain with their dogs Lacie and Bella. Mark would also walk his pet dogs in Vermont where Mark and Cindy spent time camping. Holidays and family gatherings were also high on Mark’s list. He loved spending time with his family. Christmas was a favorite where he could be found in the kitchen helping to cook the traditional holiday breakfast. The entire family, which included Dale’s wife Tammy and her children: Mitch and Christopher Russell, Dave and Nicole and Dave’s mom Robin Rockefellar, Cindy’s mother Pat Galliford and their grandchildren, would gather together and open fun Santa Bags and exchange gifts. Mark always looked forward to good times with family. Mark was a very special man. He wasn’t a religious man, but a few days before passing he gave his life to Jesus with the guidance of Pastor Jim of Open Door Church. Upon lying in bed under hospice care, he suddenly sang out loud the word Hallelujah in the presence of his wife. A significant word meaning Praise the Lord~ Thank you to our Father in Heaven for his mercy and grace. Aside from his wife, children, grandchildren, in-laws and siblings, Mark leaves behind many nieces and nephews and cousins, including Daniel Armstrong of Alford. A wake will be held on Saturday, October 25th 9-11 a.m. at Roche Funeral Home, 120 Main Street, Lenox. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Huntington’s Disease Association, Open Door Church, or The Smile Like Jack Memorial Fund where the funds raised are to support the preservation of outdoorsman lifestyle, educational programs, habitat enhancement and community outreach. All can be sent in c/o Roche Funeral Home P O Box 152, Lenox, MA 01240.

Mr. Mark P. Armstrong

July 5, 1954 - October 13, 2025