A celebration of life service will be held atop Mount Soledad at noon Feb. 10. Dick Armstrong was born on March 5, 1931 in Biddeford, Maine. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force following his graduation from high school.
He married his beloved bride Claudette Lorraine Breault on June 28, 1952. Together they raised four sons, Dana, Rick, Jamie and Jay. Dick Armstrong was a true patriot, a great husband, father and friend.
He lived a great life and brought happiness and laughter to all who knew him. He was truly one for the ages.
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