James E. CYR

WEST KENNEBUNK - James E. Cyr, 76, of Alfred Road, died Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2005 at Southern Maine Medical Center.He was born in Kennebunk on Jan. 20, 1929, the son of Lawrence H. and Esther M. Allen Cyr.Mr. Cyr was educated in Kennebunk schools and married Naomi A. Johnson on Mar. 18, 1949.As a young man, James worked in local shops and mills. He had worked at West Kennebunk Twine Mill, National Woodworking and Portable Saw Mills of R. Littlefield after the 1947 forest fires.James spent the bulk of his career at Keuffel & Esser Company in Kennebunk until their closing in the mid 1980s. He then went to Arlen Box Company in Kennebunk and later held a part time position with 3M Plastics in West Kennebunk.He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, canoeing, fishing and hunting, and instilling in them his deep love and respect for all nature had to offer.James also enjoyed Chinese food, country music, listening to 'Imus in the Morning,' holidays, and special times spent with friends and family.One of his favorite places to be was his basement workshop where he created heirlooms and furniture for his ever expanding family. He made dressers, footstools, high chairs and cradles that have been passed on through generations and most are still in service today. He is predeceased by his wife, who died on May 18, 1982; and two sisters, Marjorie Cowgill of Kennebunk, and Julia Lizotte of Connecticut.Surviving are his son, Timothy of Arundel; two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Julia) Theriault of Wells, and Mrs. Richard (Lisa) Ryan of Biddeford; two sisters, Norma Houle of Springvale, and Carol Lizotte of Kennebunk; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren; his dear special friend for these last many years, Ruby Reid of Acton; and several nieces and nephews.Visiting hours will be from 4-7 p.m., Friday, at the Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday. Burial will be private.