NORTHPORT — Joy M. Armbrust, 60, of Northport, Maine, passed away July 15, 2023. 

Joy was predeceased by her parents, Mel K. and Gloria M. (Manetti) Armbrust, and was survived by her child, Amy Parish (Zach); siblings Sandra, Kenneth (Susan), Christine, and Melissa, and her long time companion Fred Merrifield. 

Joy was born and raised in Upper Arlington, Ohio, and graduated from Bishop Watterson High School, Columbus, Ohio. Joy started working in the hospitality industry at Hyatt Hotels in Columbus, Ohio, and Seattle, Washington.

Joy moved to Northport, Maine in 1999 and it was a visit to the Massachusetts House in 2001 that inspired her next chapter. Combining her love of people and keen eye for art she opened Northport Landing Gallery & Espresso in 2002. She quickly established a strong base of artists and was recruited to manage Ironbound Gallery in Camden, Maine until 2022.

Joy truly lived up to her namesake; she had a burning desire to engage with people and was always unforgettable. She was known for her love of the Lord and although she will be missed we know heaven is full of Joy.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.Ripostafh.com