A memorial service celebrating the life of the Rev. Richard H. “Dick” Porritt Sr., March 28, 1921, to Jan. 17, 2014, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Grace by the Sea Church, 555 S.E. Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor, with the Rev. Paul Orritt presiding.

A reception will follow at the church hall where mementos of Richard’s life can be viewed.

Those attending are asked to consider bringing nonperishable food and toiletry items for Oak Harbor’s neediest as a way to honor Richard’s life of service to others.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cure Duchenne, 1400 Quail St., Suite 110, Newport Beach, CA 92660, or online at www.cureduchenne.org Please indicate that your donation is in memory of Richard H. Porritt Sr., grandfather of Carl Dunlap and John Lanspery.

Please visit Richard’s Book of Memories page hosted by the Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallinfuneralhome.com