Amanda Alafair (Gawne) Armbruster
Born: Wed., Aug. 13, 1980
Died: Sat., Feb. 8, 2014
Memorial Service
7:00 PM Thu., Feb. 13, 2014
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
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UPDATE - SNOW CONTINGENCY PLAN
For everyone's safety the visitation and service times for Amanda have been postponed for 24 hours. The gathering and service will take place between 6 and 8 PM on Friday.
Amanda Alafair Armbruster (nee Gawne), age 33, a resident of Pasadena for 15 years, and formerly of Denton, TX (1980-1990), Norman, OK (1990-1991), Parkville, MD (1991-1994), Pasadena, MD (1994-2001), Ft. Jackson, SC (2001), Pasadena, MD (2002-2008), Lakewood, CO (2008-2009), and Pasadena since 2010, died on February 8, 2014 at her home.
She was born on August 13, 1980, in Camp Pendleton, CA, to William and the late Paula Anne Gawne. After graduating from Chesapeake High School, she served in the US Army in 2001, and went on to continue her studies at TESST College of Technology in College Park, graduating in 2008. She held various secretarial jobs, and worked at the Maryland Renaissance Festival every year since 1996, except for the years she lived out of state. She was a devoted Wiccan, loving mother, wife, and daughter, and loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her father William C. Gawne, of Pasadena; her sister Marianne Grace Brown, of Jessup; two daughters: Rhiannon Armbruster, of Santa Monica, CA, and Bethany Burcke, of Pasadena; her former husband Gregory Armbruster, of Santa Monica, CA; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
A Memorial Service will be celebrated for her on Thursday (subject to change - see above) at 7 PM at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena. A gathering of family and friends will take place one hour prior, from 6 until 7 PM. Feel free to express your condolences here as well.
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Fran Knapp Kilty
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Posted Mon February 10, 2014
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My deepest sympathy to Bill & all of the family. What a terrible loss! My heart and prayers are with you, especially during this sad time. May Amanda rest in peace.
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Cherie Jameison and Herb Weinstein
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Posted Mon February 10, 2014
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Our deepest condolences to Bill, Grace, Rhiannon and family. Our hearts go out to you at this devastating time. May Amanda rest in peace.
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Peter "PJ" Resta
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Posted Mon February 10, 2014
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My deepest condolences to the Gawne/Armbruster family. Amanda was a wonderful young lady. We drank many a cup of coffee together at the Annapolis Denny's restaurant. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Ric Brown
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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Heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Amanda was a wonderful young lady even in the darkest of times. I will miss her winning smile and warm heart when MD RenFaire starts up this season.
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Deborah Jaquay
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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 GARDEN PATH was sent by us.
We love you, Amanda. Always. Love, Bryan, Deb, Aidan, Harley, Becca, Anna, and Todd.
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Tom and Lauren
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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With so much sadness, we pray for the whole family, knowing that you were already grieving from the earlier loss. God's Blessings.
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Deb, Bryan, Todd, and family
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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Our thoughts are with you all.
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Sharon Richert
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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Bill, Grace and all of your family, Jacob and I are saddened by the sudden passing of Amanda.
A light has gone off too soon on earth and she will be missed. We love you and will be here for you.
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Christie Bower
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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Amanda's smile will be missed always. Our deepest condolences to her family.
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Bella
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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I am filled with sorrow for your loss. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May the Blessed Mother comfort you during this time of transition. Bright Blessings...
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Sallie Schulman
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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My Love and prayers go out to the family. Amanda is in the arms of the Goddess and there is a bright star in the Sky watching over her family& love ones.
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James Thomas
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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 SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent by MD Ren Faire regulars.
With warm thoughts of Amanda and our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family. Though our time with Amanda was brief her loving smile and warm heart will be ever missed at the Faire. - Duane Drake and family; Monte and Annie Allen; and James P. Thomas
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sean gawne
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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GARDEN PATH was sent by Sean Gawne. With deepest sympathy from Sean, Julie, Joanne, Sean Jr and Sarah.
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Marge Wieneke
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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To Amanda's family: My sweet buddy Amanda. We had so many talks when we were together as a family, always sincere, always touching and ending with us just laughing. She is now at peace. Her daughters and her family will miss her deeply, just remember your Mom, she loved you dearly. My heart goes out to you all, I will pray for peace for Amanda and her family. Rest easy my dear buddy.
Love, Aunt Marge
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Kit Peters
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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May the Lord and Lady hold you close until your spirit walks again in the world.
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Jennifer R. Ewing
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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My heartfelt condolences on your loss, Bill.
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Marianne Kramer
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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My heart goes out to all of the family, especially her children. There are no words that can offer comfort during a time such as this, but Amanda will forever live on in the hearts of all those who loved her.
She was my birthday twin, and I know she will be with me every year to celebrate our day together.
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Samantha
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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My deepest sympathy to her family. I knew Amanda from the Maryland Renaissance Festival, and she always made me laugh and smile. I did not get to know her much outside of the Festival but I feel blessed to have known Amanda even if it was for a short time. My prays to her family and friends.
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Talyn Davis
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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I was deeply saddened by the news of Amanda's passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
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Bob and Janet Gawne
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Posted Tue February 11, 2014
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Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
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Dr. and Mrs. Charles and Lois Rorie
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Posted Wed February 12, 2014
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We were so very sorry to learn of Amanda's untimely death. The photograph provided shows how much she looked just like her mother. Our prayers are with you at this trying time. We will also pray for the repose of her soul.
Charles and Lois Rorie
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Darleen & Kenny Knight
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Posted Wed February 12, 2014
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Bill & Family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Please take comfort in knowing you are in our thoughts & prayers. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Darleen & Kenny Knight
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Helen Hart
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Posted Wed February 12, 2014
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So sorry, so young. May she rest gently in the arms of our Mother.
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Terry R. Roberts
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Posted Wed February 12, 2014
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Dear Bill, Marianne, and Family,
It is with heartfelt sorrow to learn of Amanda's passing. My heart goes out to each of you and I pray our Lord's comforting of your loss. Sometimes we do not understand, but our Lord does. He knew her pain and now, she is cured. I understand, fully, this loss as I, too, lost a daughter many years ago. My dear husband went on to Heaven eleven months ago. May God bless you and help all of you.
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Jean Mullenax
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Posted Wed February 12, 2014
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My deepest sympathy to her family. She was so young and will truly be missed by all who knew her.
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Rev. David B G Flaherty
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Posted Wed February 12, 2014
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With the love and prayers of the parish community of St. Sebastian to you, Bill, Grace and all the family and friends who mourn Amanda's passing. May she, and all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Joanna and Rorik Dionne
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Posted Thu February 13, 2014
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We are deeply saddened by the news of Amanda's passing. All of our love and sympathy to your entire family.
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Lynn Ann Peyton Endicott
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Posted Thu February 13, 2014
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I can not express how my heart aches for you and your family Bill. I loved Amanda as a Sister and feel a piece of her presence here in Denton with me. I was looking forward to seeing you all and Rhiannon this spring. No person should have to bury their spouse and child within a few months of each other. Much Love to you Bill, I Pray for peace and healing for your heart.
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Marlene Peyton
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Posted Thu February 13, 2014
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Bill, may the peace of God hold you tight. Prayers for you and yours during these trying times. Love from Texas always.
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Jenna Rose
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Posted Thu February 13, 2014
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Heartfelt condolences to Bill and family.
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Caroline Wallace
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Posted Thu February 13, 2014
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SPATHIPHYLLUM was sent by Education Management, Inc. (dba Blue Cliff College). With deepest sympathy, Blue Cliff College
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Randy Gaul
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Posted Thu February 13, 2014
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Bill,
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. May you find the strength to bear your loss. My God comfort and console you.
Randy Gaul & Jean Fernandez
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Jeff Beeler
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Posted Thu February 13, 2014
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My deepest condolences, 33 is way too young to go, take care.
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Kevin Walsh
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Posted Fri February 14, 2014
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my sincere condolences... I got to meet Amanda a couple of times over the years, she was a wonderful lady. she will be missed a lot.
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Joesph, Linda and Justine Jackson.
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Posted Fri February 14, 2014
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Dear Bill,
If there is anything my family or myself can do, please let us know, we are here for you. Again, we are truly sorry for your great loss and cannot imagine what you must be feeling.
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Rose Fox
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Posted Fri February 14, 2014
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So much love to all of you. May your memories of Amanda be a blessing and a comfort now and always.
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Wendee Hart
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Posted Mon October 13, 2014
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I'm saddened by the news of Amanda's passing. My love goes out to her family. I just found out today, months later. I had spoken to her less than a month before she left. The last things we said to each other was, "love you and goodnight". Sweet dreams Amanda was what I said. How very sad. I was looking for her today at the renaissance festival and I was told she would not be here anymore. It was wind in my hair. Words I didn't want to make sense of. I used to babysit Rhiannon. Rhiannon, if you get this, please contact me.I would love to put you on my holiday card list to keep in touch, please.
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Arthur Brown
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Posted Sat March 12, 2016
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It is difficult for me to say much of value. I believe I met Amanda couple times before my son, Dietzel died. I have been filled with anger and hatred but have come to realize I am not the only one to lose such a big piece of my life. I have only recently just started to reenter the world. I am sorry that this family have lost so many so quickly. I wish to express my sympathy and condolences.
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