Roger CYR

Roger Cyr, age 69, of Hartford, passed away at West Haven Veteran Hospital, on Monday, October 24, 2005, after a long courageous battle with heart disease and cancer. He was born March 9, 1936, in Rumford, Maine, the son of Edmond Cur and Elise OCClaire. He moved to Bridgeport in 1941 with his family and graduated from local schools. He served in the U.S. Air Force. In 1969, he moved to New Britain and worked for American Savings Bank and then the New Britain School System from which he retired in 1984. He is survived by a daughter, Michelle Thomas; three grandchildren, Michael Thomas, James Thomas and Timothy Thomas of Terryville; two brothers, Omer Cyr and his wife, Ruth, of Monroe and Roland Cyr and his wife, Claire of Seymour; his close friend, Wayne Ryerson of Provincetown, Mass; and several nieces and nephews. He was a caring and generous person who was deeply loved by family and friends whom will miss him greatly. He was predeceased by a sister, Jeannine Gerhart; and three brothers, Arthur Cyr, Clarence Cyr and Reginald Cyr. A service will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, in St. PeterCs Episcopal Church, 175 Old Tanery Road, Monroe. Published in the Connecticut Post on 11/6/2005.