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George Armstrong Obituary
Born in Willimantic, he was the son of the late George II and Dorothy Armstrong.
George worked as a salesman for Valenti's State Line Motors for many years. He was a life member and Past Commodore of the Westerly Yacht Club, and a longtime member of the French Club in Jewett City. George had a love for the ocean and enjoyed fishing. He was always up for a summer excursion to Block Island. He was a proud New York Yankee fan and classic storyteller who loved spending time with his family and friends.
He leaves his wife Paula; two children, Jennifer Kamoen of Killingworth and Jamie Armstrong of Woodstock; a stepdaughter Ashley Hoffman of Westerly; and four siblings, Lee Armstrong of Canterbury, Jack Armstrong of Sullivan, Maine, Lauren Barber of Haddam and Cindy Barber of Jewett City; as well as six grandchildren; stepmother Alice Armstrong; and several nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his sister Mary Aubin.
Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce Street, Westerly. A Celebration of George's Life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Westerly Yacht Club, 1 Watch Hill Road, Westerly. Funeral service and burial will be private.
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April 22, 2021
Happy Birthday as another year without you comes and goes. Miss you everyday, think about you everyday and love you everyday
February 17, 2021
Miss you everyday, think about you everyday and love you everyday
April 22, 2020
Happy Birthday....RIP
Moe Gendron
March 25, 2020
Sad to hear... George was a good friend I could never forget... Worked with him at TNM Lathrop Porsche+Audi in Niantic and Groton...
RIP Old Buddy...
March 2, 2020
You will forever be in my heart.
February 21, 2020
Was so sorry to learn of George's passing. We grew up together and spent a lot of time growing up together as good friends and family! My sympathy goes out to his family and friends <3 Rest in peace George.
carol botello
February 21, 2020
Jen and Jamie so sorry to hearing about your dad
Diane Geer
February 21, 2020
So sorry to hear of George's passing. We grew up together in Canterbury, CT. Loved running into him and chatting about our childhoods.
Larry & Diane (Holmes) Geer
Walter & Gail Sheldon Jr.
February 20, 2020
To the Armstrong Family,
Sorry for your loss. I first met George on a cruise and it was all fun from there. He was a great Commodore for the Westerly Yacht Club, having the club and its members in his heart, first and foremost.
Rest In Peace
February 20, 2020
George will be missed. His zest for life and perpetual smile will be in our hearts forever.
Love, Dee and Dave
Lorna Wigren
February 19, 2020
George was a good man always happy and full of life always put a smile on your face ❤
Sharon Melia
February 19, 2020
Very sorry for your loss.
Krystle Rosado-French
February 19, 2020
My deepest condolences. Your family is in my thoughts.
Tom Moretti
February 19, 2020
George was a great guy to know in the automotive business and his wonderful experience will be missed.
Frank Algiere
February 19, 2020
Paula and family,
So sorry to hear of George's passing. He was such a great guy. He sponsored me into W.Y.C. He truly was one in a million. Fair winds and following seas my friend.
Mary Margaret Schlais
February 19, 2020
So sorry for your loss, I remember George as a fun loving guy, someone called us twins when I got a perm we had fun with that one....RIP George.
Amber Ouellet
February 19, 2020
RIP Uncle George you are now with Aunt Mary your mom and your dad and although we miss you, I know they are taking good care of you.
dana mcfee
February 19, 2020
I am very saddened to read of George's passing I was just thinking of him the other day. I worked with him at New London Motors and even later on bought a few cars from him. He was quite a "car guy" he knew all the car slang. my favorite was his slang term for cash (keesash) I use that till this day. He also had the best penmanship I've ever seen. He will be missed!!!!
Victoria Bartlett
February 19, 2020
May you fly with the Angel's cousin George .So sorry for your family's loss my thoughts and prayers for all of you .
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