ArmandBill Hupe

Armand Gerald Cyr, 64, of Port Orchard, unexpectedly passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday morning, July 24, 2014. Armand was born in Madawaska, Maine, on November 25, 1949 to the late Leonide and Albertine Cyr. He graduated from Bassick High School in Bridgeport, CT in 1968. Armand is a U.S. veteran who served proudly in the Air Force for four years and served over twenty years in the civil service.

He married Karen (Yahnel) Cyr in Vacaville, California on February 19, 1972. Armand was a beloved member of the community and Crossroads church.

Armand was an avid model railroader. He frequently could be found building buildings, working on his railroad, helping build layouts, and participating in the local Pacific Coast and Pacific Northwest Regions of the National Model Railroad Association. Armand belonged to a Kitsap County model railroad roundtable, helping build and operate model railroads throughout the county.

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Armand is survived by his wife Karen and two children, Armand Albert Cyr (Melanie) and Aaron Cyr (Rebekah), and by five grandchildren: Cameron, Shaun, Adrian, Zechariah and Adrianna. Armand is also survived by his eight siblings, Mona Cyr, Jeannette Sebastian, Robert Cyr, Rachel St. Onge, Roger Cyr, Jackie Gatchell, and Paul Cyr. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Ronald Cyr.

A private family viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 30. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Crossroads Church on Friday, August 1, at 6:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, a donation fund to support his surviving family has been set up at http://www.gofundme.com/c3uec.