Ione G. Armstrong, 81 of Albany VT passed away peacefully on July 8th 2022 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital. She was born in Au Sable Forks, NY, to Howard  and Ione (Mason) Sawyer.

Ione received an Associate's degree from the North East Regional School of Cosmetology in St. Johnsbury, VT. After earning her degree she worked in Newport VT at Pat's Beauty Shop until she was able to opened up her own shop , Ione's Beauty Shop located in Barton, VT.  She also had a small shop located at her home where she was able to service the local community in her home town of  Albany.

One of Ione's favorite things to do was to go camping with her partner Doug and their cat Sammy.  Ione and Doug enjoyed going for rides, going out to eat, and attending all of the local fairs.  Ione was a wonderful cook and was most happy at the Holidays with her family surrounding her.  Ione's homemade rolls were amazing and it was tradition to have fried dough the morning of the Holiday for everyone to enjoy.

Ione loved being a beautician and spending time visiting with all of her clients.  She enjoyed crocheting, building puzzles and watching the news.  Most of all she loved her family and her cat Sammy.

She is survived by her children: Sheila Cowles of Albany, Dennis Cowles and his wife Kelly of Albany and Sherry Cowles and her partner Ken Ross of Albany.  She is also survived by her grandchildren: Ryan Chayer, Sarah Colburn, Zachary Chayer, Jordyn Cowles and Corey Cowles and the newest addition to her family tree ,  one great granddaughter Addison Lou Chayer.  Brother Donald Sawyer and her sister Betty.

She was predeceased by Douglas Bowen in 2016 , her partner of 29 years and the love of her life. She was also predeceased by her Mother Ione Sawyer, brother George and her sister Beverly.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday July 16th, 2022 at the Albany Village Cemetery with Reverend Nathan Strong officiating.  Following the graveside service, a luncheon will be held at the Albany Methodist Church.  Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the Feline and Friends Foundation, P.O. Box 1316, Newport, VT 05855.  On-line condolences at Curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation service, locally family owned and operated.