Cyr - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Cyr/Trial

trialm152 — 2009-10-25 01:03:48Z

Hi Sharon, I've been trying to get in touch with you since a long time! I'm Michael Trial from Québec, Canada and I am doing a search about my family name. When I started my family tree, in 2006, most of the information I found on the net was from you. So, thank you very much! That helped me a lot to start my tree 'cause the only one name we had was my greatgrandfather Édouard Trial.

I don't have the information you're looking for but I have a lot of papers, pics and censuses (US and Canada) about the family. I'd like to know more and chat with you to share new information. So, if you're interested... let me know!

I've been able to contact some cousins in US and your brother Paul is in.

Well, hope to hear from you soon!
Take care,
Michael Trial from Québec

Cyr/Trial

SharonAHiett12 — 2009-10-04 16:25:44Z

I'm looking for a Henry S Cyr, who married my great aunt, Emily Trial 11 October 1898 in Waterville, Maine. He was born August 1868 and I do not have a death date for him, or anything else. This is all I can give to you researchers out there.
Just trying to attatch Henry with other Cyrs in my mother's family tree.

Thanks in advance

Louise Cyr, St-Hyacinthe, Québec

le_belier — 2009-10-01 23:41:19Z

Je cherche quelques infos sur une certaine Louise Cyr, de nom religieux Soeur Anne-Marie, fille de Denerie Henri et de Obertina (Labelle) Cyr. En particulier, je voudrais qu'on puisse préciser le date de son décès. Si je ne me trompe pas, c'était au début de novembre 1982 à St-Hyacinthe (ou bien auprès), mais je ne sais pas quel jour. En plus, je cherche toujours son date de naissance et à déterminer si elle était née à Québec ou aux Etats-Unis. Merci d'avance.
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I am looking for information on Louise Cyr, religious name Sister Anne-Marie, daughter of Denerie Henri and Obertina (Labelle) Cyr. In particular, I would appreciate it if somebody can give a precise date of death. If I'm not mistaken, it was at the beginning of November 1982 in St. Hyacinthe (or very nearby), but I don't know which day. In addition, I'm still looking for her birthdate and to determine if she was born in Quebec or in the United States. Thank you in advance.

Re: Cyr Relatives

vickster3659 — 2009-09-25 23:17:54Z

Hi,
Thank you for this information. I have been searching in locations around the area of Berthierville, but I wasn't able to pinpoint any specific location. I think it may be helpful for me to study some Canadian geography.

Thanks again,
Vickster3659

Re: Andre Sire Descendants

TerrySweeney46 — 2009-09-25 13:41:52Z

Greetings
Hope you are still researching I am always. Just got an email from Rose Marie Cyr who is a descendant of Michel.
Would you like to share your info with me???
Let me know
gloria

Re: Andre Sire Descendants

TerrySweeney46 — 2009-09-25 13:33:02Z

I am so happy to receive your email I have not done much searching lately been busy with a new job. I am the descendent of Joseph Sire who married Marie-Fancoise Bouteiller Would really like to correspond with him and share what info I have with you.
Gloria McCoy-Sweeney

Re: Cyr Relatives

joyness1 — 2009-09-24 23:05:33Z

Found for you:
DESIRE CYR
Père: PIERRE CYR
Mère: LYDIA DUSSAULT
Date de mariage: 13 JAN 1903 Lieu:Bernierville, Quebec
ALMOZA MASSE
Père: FRANCOIS-XAVIER MASSE
Mère: SARA COTE

Chris

Re: Andre Sire Descendants

rmacyr — 2009-09-24 05:43:21Z

My first ancestor in Canada on the Cyr side is André Sire who married Elisabeth Charbonneau in 1679. I would be a descendant of their son Michel.

Cyr Relatives

vickster3659 — 2009-09-21 00:25:23Z

Hello,

I have been trying to find information on my mother-in-law, Aurore Yvonne Cyr, born 8/31/1908. Here is what I know: Father: Desire Cyr, Mother: Almosa Masse (or Misse), Siblings: Juliette, Romeo, Desire, Joan D'Arc (all born in Quebec--Black Lake or Sorel) Rita and Cecile, born in Massachusetts. I have them on the 1930 US Census, and I found where they came to the US through Newport, VT around 1922.

I have not been able to find them on the Canadian Census, but I'm sure it is due to lack of experience.

Any information/advice/comments is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Vickster3659

Re: 2009 Descendants of David Cyr reunion

RexBavousett — 2009-06-23 23:06:23Z

The David Cyr you are referring to is the brother of Joseph-Abraham Cyr (b. 9 June 1768 in St. Hyacinthe, LaPrairie, P.Que). The David Cyr of our reunion was the son of Joseph-Abraham. Our David was born 15 March 1797 in L'Acadie, P. Quebec.
So we are indeed cousins, however, are we the ones that you still want to get more information from? There were several Boudreau's who also moved to Kansas when our Cyr relatives moved.
At our reunion we shared a lot of photographs.
Looking forward to your response.

Re: 2009 Descendants of David Cyr reunion

Searching58 — 2009-06-23 10:17:54Z

Is there a possibility that someone would be putting together a publication of family information obtained at the reunion? My husband descends from David Cyr and Marthe Louise Boudreau through their daughter Phoebe Cyr (married to Julien Boudreau, son of Jacques Boudreau and Suzanne Audet). Also, I would like to correspond with anyone descending from David & Marthe Louise.
Thank you,
Joanne Boudreau

2009 Descendants of David Cyr reunion

penniwinkleb — 2009-06-23 07:52:07Z

Our reunion was a great success: about 75 individuals over the 3 days. Representatives of his sons Zephyren, Jean Baptiste, Narcisse (Nelson) and Ferdinand all attended. Even some that wound up related through 2 of them. (They all died about a century ago . . . plenty of time to be past incest).

The Catholic Church at St. Joseph, Cloud Co., Kansas was opened for us. Unfortunately, the diocese is selling the property and "recycling" the holy furnishings to other congregations. We were related by blood or marriage to nearly everyone buried there.

We visited cemetaries in Concordia, Cloud, Ames, St Joseph, Miltonvale and several in areas that the church or village is long forgotten. There were two cemetaries that had been plowed under. (Since a tornado visited about 25 miles south of us, we chose to not wade through the mud.)

John Cyr spoke with us about the history of why and how the French Canadians emigrated from New Brunswick to Quebec to Illinois to Kansas.

Many, many thanks to Vicki Cyr-Katz for doing the legwork to set it all up and fronting the money to pay for everything.

Many, many thanks to Theresa Ashcroft and her daughters for crafting all the decorations we used at the Miltonvale Community Center.

Many, many thanks to Rob Katz and sons for doing our cooking. And great cooks they are.

Many, many thanks to Rex Bavousett for going above-and-beyond preparing photos on cds for us. (Even though it cut into his time visiting with his parents, who also attended.)

And mustn't forget Jan Cyr--she set up the visit to St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She brought the original photos, framed of several members of Zephyren Cyr's line. And amazing, hand lettered charts going back to the 1600 that she has worked on for decades.

Several Cyr families opened their homes to us. Thank you all very much.

The Miltonvale Wesleyan Church welcomed us to their service and enough of us came to fill just over a row. Their minister is a very passionate preacher.

We had 2 main goals:
1) Meet our family members we have "met" on-line as well as the folks who still live in the area.
2) Heal a century old division over faith.

We are one family, one blood. There is only one Jesus. We must love each other enough to accept that we must each find our own way to Him. (Or at least love them ANY WAY.)

Re: cyr lineage

RexBavousett — 2009-06-13 18:47:03Z

Jayne,
I have looked around a bit but with not much luck. I put some feelers out to see if I hear anything. Next weekend I am heading to a Cyr reunion in Kansas. I am prepping files for this right now. These cousins wouldn't be familiar with Canadian cousins of that time period. Hopefully a few others will help you as well.
Let's see what happens. Hopefully your father can connect up soon.
Take care,
Rex

Re: cyr lineage

cnwaring — 2009-06-13 17:03:48Z

Hello Rex,

Thank you so much for answering. My name is Jayne Anderson. My father is James A. Girvin. He is 83 years old. His mother was Alma Mary Cyr born in Hatzic Prairie, B.C. His father was James Girvin born in Ireland. If Kathleen is still alive, she is about 80 years old. She is a nun and was born in New Westminster, BC. I believe she was living in Victoria as of about 20 year ago and may still be. Kathleen's father was Charlie Cyr. My mother (deceased was Mary Girvin/nee Charleston). Let me know if you need more information and I will try to provide it. Thanks again so much for your reply; it was a long shot and I'm delighted that you responded. My dad moved in with me in Campbell River recently from Quesnel and we were just wondering about what long lost relatives might still be with us for a possible visit.
Best regards,
Jayne

Re: cyr lineage

RexBavousett — 2009-06-13 16:02:38Z

We need more information to find the correct cousin. We need to know who you and your father is before we know which cousin Kathleen we need to look for. What are your parent's names and dates of birth? What is your Grandparents names and dates of birth/death. Where did the cousin live? Where did your parents and grandparents live?
When was Kathleen born? Can your father give us an approximate age?

Re: CYR Armand and Barbara D

RexBavousett — 2009-06-12 14:38:39Z

I have a Caleb Armand Cyr b. 2 Feb 1895 in St. Joeseph, Cloud county, Kansas. I have not researched him any further, but possibly the Armand in the photo is a descendant of his.

FYI - There is a Cyr reunion in Miltonvale Kansas June 19-21 for the descendants of David Cyr b. 15 Mar 1797 L'Acadie, Quebec d. 1870 Kankakee, Ill. He was married to Marie L. Belanger; Julie Plante; and Marie Oligny.

Re: cyr lineage

cnwaring — 2009-06-12 00:46:48Z

I am looking for Sister Kathleen Cyr. Can anyone help me find her. She is my father's cousin. My father is 83 and would like to find her.

Thank you.

Jayne Anderson
cnwaring@telus.net

CYR Armand and Barbara D

t42RoseHill — 2009-06-11 13:44:35Z

CYR Armand and Barbara D

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,210 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Cyr Family Tree - need help

vrkatz0420 — 2009-01-23 19:48:12Z

Hi,
I like Rex am from the line of Cyr's from Quebec to Illinois to Kansas but am glad to help if I can. What resources have you checked for info on your family? I have several subscription genealogy services I'll be happy to run the names through and send you the info I find but if you have already done so there is no use recreating the wheel!
Let me know how I can help you.
Vicki Cyr-Katz

Re: Cyr family tree home

christie1975 — 2008-12-09 03:24:58Z

Hi i am Christie Cyr
Not sure if you got my message earlier!
Im not able to get on your website.

I have some information on the St.Cyr's in my family.
Jon Cyr 1873-1955 married to Agnes (not sure of maiden name) 1880-1953
Their sons are
Jean Cyr 1906 Not sure when he passed away.
And
Lucien Not sure of anything about him.

Jean Cyr married alice (not sure of maiden name)

Which are my grandparents.
Hope we can help each other out!
Thank you.

Message me at christie.1975@yahoo.com

Re: Cyr family tree home

christie1975 — 2008-12-08 03:26:47Z

hi mike im christie cyr seeking your help im new at this hrer is the information i have my great grandfathers name was Jon CYR Dob 1873-1955.he was married to Angus Cyr 1880-1953 not sure of her maiden name.They had two sons Jean Cyr 1906 not sure of date of deceased he married Alice Cyr not sure of her maiden name relatives said she didndt have a birth record.and Lucien Cyr i believe thats the correct spelling he married Bedette cyr once agian no maiden name most of the family is deceased .jean and alice had 4 children Claude cyr my father who is deceased carl cyr lucy cyr faye cyr.Lucien and Bedette had one son richard cyr all three are deceased.if you have any info it would be greatly appreciated ,Sincerly Christie Cyr

Reunion for the descendants of David Cyr, L'Acadie, Quebec to Kankakee, Illinois (1797 - 1870)

penniwinkleb — 2009-01-26 10:28:40Z

We are trying to get a Cyr reunion together next summer (2009). I guess we have chosen a date of the 3rd weekend in June. It will be nice weather and before the 4th of July crowds. A cousin has lined up a speaker to tell us about the Cyr family coming to Kansas and their plight on the journey. He can go back and give us some history of the family and how and why they came south from Canada. For the relatives that live even further south than Kansas, it will also fill in further info on the families strife over multiple marriages, deaths, religion etc.
We have the location of the Miltonvale City Park. Since many of the Cyr's are buried in about a 50 mile radius of there it is a good central location. We are hoping to have a cemetary tour during the reunion.
Let anyone you want know about the reunion. The only thing that is mandatory is that everyone brings any photos, memorabilia, genealogy files, etc. that they have so we can all share and leave feeling like our search is a little more complete. A cousin will have a scanner there for anyone who wants copies of what's there and a computer so we can hopefully scan things in and put all on a disc for each one to take home. I think we are going to have a great time and who knows, it may become a tradition.

Re: Reunion for the descendants of David Cyr, L'Acadie, Quebec to Kankakee, Illinois (1797 - 1870)

penniwinkleb — 2009-01-27 23:31:26Z

Cool! You have Mac, and Viki and I have PC, so we can take care of everyone.
Thanks for the geography--I've hardly been out of California. Mostly Oregon and Mexico.
Viki is trying to set up for us to stay with family in the area unless you want to stay at a motel. So it would be good to let us know if you're planning to come and how many.

Re: Reunion for the descendants of David Cyr, L'Acadie, Quebec to Kankakee, Illinois (1797 - 1870)

penniwinkleb — 2009-04-06 21:13:25Z

Dear Wenda,

We may be related further back than I have traced. I checked your tree, and may be able to help guide your search.
Your ggreat grandfather Nelson is not the same person as our Nelson, son of David Cyr. So I have no information on him at this time. But all of the French Canadians share our history, so there has to be a connection someplace.

Contact me through Ancestry, and I'll see what I can do to help.

Re: Cyr family tree home

Briannelectric — 2008-12-27 00:21:25Z

Hi!
I know your post is old, but I was wondering if you could help me out. Laurent Cyr and Angelique Raymond are my great(x5) grandparents, along with their daughter, Marie, and so on. Anything you have would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks-
Brianne

Re: Cyr Family Tree - need help

RexBavousett — 2009-01-21 14:53:59Z

Can you recall any of the towns that your grandfather lived in or near? Likewise for any relatives (sisters or brother)?
Am I assuming that Alphe is his nickname and his actual name is Alfred? do you know where anyone was born?

What are your fathers brothers and sisters names? (Note: this forum is public, so do not divulge any private information about the living relatives, only those who have past.)

There are groups of Cyr's that live in the area around Maine. Another group living in and around Kansas. As well as the family still in Canada.

I have not found anything in a quick search of my files. My Cyr connection runs from the Kansas family through Illinois up into Canada.
I hope this can help you in your search. Let the forum know what you have.

Good luck,
Rex

Re: Reunion - descendants of David Cyr, Quebec to Illinois (1797 - 1870) Photo guide

RexBavousett — 2009-04-27 04:49:48Z

For those bringing photos for us to scan, please bring as much of the following information as possible.

For those who cannot bring their original photographs or paintings and plan to scan the images prior to the reunion.

Please:
1) Scan at a high resolution 600ppi or higher.
2) Do not sharpen the image.
3) Do not retouch the image.
4) Do not write on the face of the image. Use only archival ink or pencil on back.
5) Save image in RAW or Photoshop file format if at all possible. Otherwise, save as Tiff, or if you must JPEG but only with maximum quality setting (compression off).
6) Scan the entire image, including the surrounding cardstock or backing board if it has data writen on it.
7) Scan B&W photos in Grayscale, Color photos in Color.
8) Save your information on a Flash Drive, portable hard drive, CD or DVD disk.
9) Try to have important information recorded with image. Such as date of photo, who is in photo, What event is occuring, Where is it taken, etc. If you know GPS coordinates or Township info, please record that as well.
10) If you are going to have a Photo lab print a copy, please print it at least 5 x 7 inches in size, but no larger than 8.5 x 12 inches.

Hope this information is helpful to all relatives.

Re: Reunion for the descendants of David Cyr, L'Acadie, Quebec to Kankakee, Illinois (1797 - 1870)

RexBavousett — 2009-01-27 16:22:14Z

This will be a wonderful event! I plan to be there and will bring my files as scanner as well.

If you are not familiar with this rural area of Kansas, here is some basic directions.

Miltonvale is in Cloud county Kansas near the border with Clay county Kansas. This is basically Southeast of Concordia, Cloud Co. Kansas and Southwest of Clyde, Vining and Clifton Kansas in Clay County. North of Miltonvale a few miles is St. Joseph Catholic Church where many Cyr's attended church. The town of Clay Center, Clay county seat is due east of Miltonvale.

If you need a motel there is a small one in Miltonvale, but you could also stay in Concordia and Clay Center.

Re: Cyr Family Tree - need help

1952smith1 — 2009-01-21 21:18:04Z

Hello,
I saw information for Alphe A Cyr born Aug.13,1906 died Dec.3 1992.
Could this be your grandfather? If so I would send for his death cerificate.It might have his parents name.This info was from Maine death index.
I am not related to any Cyr's just like to help when I see someone needing help.
Lorene

Re: Cyr Family Tree - need help

delka39 — 2009-01-21 22:12:00Z

If you are Cyr from Maine , you may want to check this site
theupperstjohnrivervalley.com
You will find lots of census data. & Cyr brothers settled in this valley ..a place called Cyr Plantation, But you will find their info under Van Buren

Re: Cyr family tree home

SDevins34 — 2009-01-05 14:22:21Z

Hi Brianne,

I have a public tree on ancestry.com which may help you. Laurent Albert usually went by Albert. He is my father's uncle. The family lived in Van Buren Maine. Much information may be found in the US census. Laurent was born on Feb 1896 in VanBuren, Maine. His parents were Abel Cyr b.1865 and his mother was Nathalie Morin b.1870 who often went by the name Thalie or Thalia. If you need more info. feel free to contact me.

Re: Cyr Family Tree - need help

SDevins34 — 2009-03-17 14:37:27Z

Hi, Thank you for the website and information. My grandfather Reny (Reneis) Cyr was born in Van Buren, Maine and I understand he was in WWI but I'm not able to find anything connected to the military. He was born on Jan. 1,1899 and died Nov. 1961. Any information found would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Sandy Cyr Devins

Re: Cyr heritage

OdiliaSumner — 2009-04-15 19:49:30Z

I have that Modeste Thibodeau married Chrysostome Honore Cyr 1/18/1819, their son Hippolyte (Paul) Cyr b. 1826 married Flavie Cyr, they had 8 children, one being my G.Grandfather Vital H. Cyr b. 8/27/1856 who married Odile Martin 11/27/1880. If your uncle Henri is one of their 9 children, and married Agnes Ouellette on 4/6/1926, we are related. His sister mariann was my grandmother. My aunt was their grandchild. Contact me odiliasumner@gmail.com

Re: Cyr family

KevinL0002 — 2009-05-22 17:51:42Z

I'm a grandson of Rita's.

She had 3 sons (still living), who in turn gave her 4 grandsons and 2 granddaughters and at least 2 great-grandchildren.

Sadly she passed away in 2005.

Re: Cyr family tree

MarionHails53 — 2009-01-25 01:39:46Z

Laura Cyr King was my Grandmother. I am the daughter of Wilfred W King (name changed to Joseph W. King. I have just begun searching for this information. I would be interesed to learning what you know about the Cyr family. My family never spoke of any relatives of Laura. So I didn't know her parents names or that she had a sister.

Re: Reunion for the descendants of David Cyr, L'Acadie, Quebec to Kankakee, Illinois (1797 - 1870)

wenda34 — 2009-04-06 19:31:20Z

Hello, my name is Wenda Collins, My grandfather was a grandson of Nelson Cyr, son of Eva Cecil Cyr. I am interested in in finding out information about the Cyr family, their immigration into the U.S., amd Eva's husband, Thomas if you have it. I have some wonderful info about Nelson Cyr that you might not have regarding his life. My grandfather's name was Charles Ambrose Collins, and lived with Nelson Cyr in 1900.

Re: Cyr Family Tree - need help

mikkitta — 2009-01-22 08:17:07Z

Thank you guys for all of your help. Unfortunately, I am not aware of us having ever set foot in Maine or the US. A wonderful woman named Suzanne has helped, based on the info of our history I know of, to trace the initial ancestors I know of back to Rene Siret dit La Fleur of the Carignan regiment based off of the story of our ancestors being 2 brothers in the military coming to Canada from Martinique, so far all I've been finding on him adds up to the T of the story I've been told.

As for my grandpa, I've only ever known him to be in Cananda. He was born in 1905 and died on Aug 10, 1996 (I know that for a fact, hard to forget someone passing on your bday) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The hunt is on...

Re: Cyr Family Tree - need help

mikkitta — 2009-01-22 03:00:12Z

Hi Rex,

Thanks for getting back to me. My relatives are all in Canada and always have been. The majority of us are in and around L'Orignal, Ontario. My grandfather's name is Alphee Alfred Cyr (according to my grandmother) and was born in 1905. My father has 6 siblings, Elaine, Rita, Paul, Vic, Art, Rene (deceased and his wife Nelly as well a few mths later). My grandfather lived in Ottawa from the 1950's until his death on Aug 10, 1996.

Thank you for the quick response, any advice/help is greatly appreciated.

Cyr Family Tree - need help

mikkitta — 2009-01-20 10:53:18Z

I am trying to create my family tree and though there is a lot of info out there, I can't seem to find who my great grandparents are. My grandfather, Alphe Alfred Cyr (born in 1905, married Mary Jarboe), passed away in the 90's and not much info otherwise. I know that he was from a large family (I know he had a brother, Bruno I think, sisters Jeanne and Estelle both living, that's all I can recall). My father, Wilfrid, is the youngest of 7 and born in 1953. My mother was adopted, so not sure her lineage other than her adopted family. Any help would be great

Ida L Cyr 1911-2009

N1NH1 — 2009-03-12 23:51:03Z

Bangor Daily News, Bangor Maine, 10 March 2009
Ida L Cyr 1911-2009
Ida L. Cyr, 97, wife of the late Fred J. Cyr, died March 8, 2009, at a Greenville nursing home. She was born Dec. 14, 1911, in Fort Kent, the daughter of Maxine and Philomene (Dube) Levesque. Mrs. Cyr was a member of Daughters of Isabella and American Legion Auxiliary. She was the housekeeper for Holy Family Church for many years and cooked for Meals For ME. She was the first woman in Fort Kent to have a driver's license and own her own car. She is survived by two daughters, Shirley LaBrecque and her husband, Leo, of Dover-Foxcroft and Maxine Pelletier and her friend, Charles Graham, of Greenville; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Cyr of Greenville; eight grandchildren, Leo L. LaBrecque, Janette Lavigne, Janine Bolen, Michael Martin, Kim Larson, Peter Cyr, Brenda Lavigne and Cheryl Tart; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by a son, Fred Cyr Jr.; a brother, Romeo Bishop; and a sister, Theresa Voisine. Friends may call 9-10:15 a.m. Thursday, March 12, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Greenville, where a Mass of Christian burial will be conducted 10:30 a.m. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to C.A. Dean Nursing Home, Pritham Avenue, Greenville, ME 04441. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.

Alma PCyr 1918-2009

N1NH1 — 2009-03-12 23:50:40Z

Bangor Daily News, Bangor Maine, 10 March 2009
Alma PCyr 1918-2009
Alma P. Cyr, "Tima" as she was lovingly known by her family and friends, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009, surrounded by her family at a Frenchville nursing home. She was born June 3, 1918, in Frenchville, the daughter of Pierre and Helen (Marin) Paradis. Alma led a very active and productive life with God and family at the center of her life. While raising a family she was a Head Start teacher, teacher's aide, 4-H leader, cared for the priest's clothing and sacristan for the church, was an active member of the Cursillo Committee at the CLC and the Ladies of St. Anne. Despite her responsibilities with home and church, Alma still managed to find time to take a leadership role in the American Legion Auxiliary No. 145 of Frenchville, chaired fundraising committees for Cancer & Heart Fund and local scholarships. In 1988 she was selected the first woman to be named "Citizen of the Year" for the town of Frenchville and in 2003 was one of the three valley women to be recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to family, work and community as Woman of Aroostook. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends, also by her extended family at St. Joseph Nursing Home. She is survived by eight children whom she loved dearly, Rose Marie Scalise of New Britain, Conn., Ivan Jr. and wife, Monique, of Southington, Conn., Jim and wife, Mae Rita, of Birch Point, Theresa and husband, Jack LaCourse, of Frenchville, Claire and husband, Bob Pelletier, of Levant, Paul and wife, Kathy, of Madawaska, Fred "Bim" and wife, Mildred, of Bristol, Conn., and Bea and husband, Reginald Ouellette, of Frenchville; 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren whom she loved with all her heart, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Ivan; daughter, Patricia; her parents; stepfather, Theophile Picard; one brother, Pit; and two sisters, Lucienne Horne and Claire Upton. Friends and relatives may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. until the time of services Thursday at Michaud Funeral Home, St. Agatha. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Luce Catholic Church, Frenchville, with the Rev. Angelo Levasseur officiating. Burial will be in the spring at St. Luce Cemetery. For those who desire, donations may be made to St. Joseph Nursing Home Activity Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

Rosaire Cyr 1927-2009

N1NH1 — 2009-04-04 11:55:07Z

Bangor Daily News, Bangor Maine
MADAWASKA - Rosaire Cyr, 81, died April 2, 2009, surrounded by his family at a Bangor hospital. He was born in Green River, New Brunswick, the son of Pierre and Louise (Clavette) Cyr. Rosaire was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served as a deep-sea diver/welder. He is survived by his wife, Rella (St. Amant) Cyr of Madawaska; one daughter, Pat Bourgoin and her husband, Mike, of Madawaska; three sons, Richard Cyr and his wife, Lorraine, of Frenchville, Jim Cyr and his wife, Linda, of St. David and Pete Cyr and his wife, Sandra, of Madawaska; one sister, Rita Deprey of Madawaska; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one grandson, Travis Cyr. To Eastern Maine Medical Center's medical personnel who were involved in Rosaire's medical care, the Cyr family extends a deep gratitude for the outstanding, professional and caring service they provided. Eastern Maine Medical Center's services extend well beyond the medical realm. The Cyrs' loss of their loved one has been greatly assuaged by Eastern Maine Medical Center's "medical angels." Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Friends and relatives may call 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until the time of service Monday at Daigle Funeral Home. Interment will be later in the spring at the parish cemetery.

Eleanor (Chase) Cyr 1914-2009

N1NH1 — 2009-03-30 12:24:25Z

Bangor Daily News, Bangor Maine, Monday 30 March 2009
FARMINGDALE - Eleanor Worthing (Chase) Cyr, 94, of Farmingdale and Glenburn, died March 27, 2009, at an Orono health care facility, after a five-year battle between age and a brain tumor. She was born Aug. 17, 1914, in Augusta, to Malcolm and Annie Chase. Eleanor graduated from Cony High School in 1932 and Nasson Institute, Springvale, in 1934 with a certificate in secretarial services. Eleanor joined Augusta Players Theater Group in the 1940s, where she eventually played leading lady opposite the gentleman that would become her lifelong leading man, Aril W. Cyr of Madawaska and Augusta. They were wed Jan. 11, 1947, in Augusta. Eleanor was employed at Augusta City Hall for four years and the Maine State Department of Education for six years as a fiscal auditor. She took 10 years off to raise her children and then returned to work as a bookkeeper and secretary for the superintendent of schools in the Hall-Dale school system. She went on to work as an account clerk IV in the Maine State Department of Taxation, where she retired in 1987 after a total of 35 years in state service. Her love of reading inspired membership in various book clubs throughout her life and once in retirement, led her to join the Literacy Volunteers of America. She relished teaching adults to read and write and she also served for a time as the organization's treasurer. Other favorite memberships included Community Concert Association during the 1950s, service as a Cub Scout Den Mother in the 1960s, Kennebec Historical Society and several humane societies throughout the U.S. Eleanor's great love of dogs allowed her a lifetime of joyous ownership, with her favorites being her Sheltie, Larry, and her beloved Bernese Mountain Dog, Chase. She was predeceased by an infant son, Barry A. Cyr in October 1947; and her husband, Aril in June 1987. She is survived by two sons, Dana A. Cyr of Farmingdale and Marc A. Cyr of Hallowell; her daughter, Carla L. Cyr of Glenburn; two grandchildren, Tyler J. Cyr of Gardiner and Meredith K. Cyr of Hallowell, and their much loved mother, Jacqueline Cyr of Augusta. She will be missed by her friend of 30 years, Belinda Brunfelt; and by Eli's sidekick at Orono Commons, Mim Cohen. Eleanor is now rejoicing with her lifelong friend, Marjorie Nason. Well done mom, well done. The family expresses their thanks to the staff and volunteers at Orono Commons Nursing Home who made her life better. We are grateful for your kindness, attention to her needs and for joining in the laughter that so flowed with her sense of humor. A special thanks to her buddies, Allyn Weaver and LaWanda Tanner, whom she loved dearly. Relatives and friends may visit 6-8 p.m. Monday at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta, where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday. Spring burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Augusta. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.khrfuneralhomes.com. The following poem appears at her request: When I quit this mortal shore And mosey 'round this earth no more, Don't weep, don't sigh, don't grieve, don't sob, I may have struck a better job! Don't go and buy a large Bouquet, For which you'll find it hard to pay, Don't stand around me looking blue I may be better off than you!!

John R Cyr 1954-2009

N1NH1 — 2009-04-14 16:58:05Z

John R Cyr 1954-2009
Bangor Daily News, Bangor Maine
MADAWASKA - John R. Cyr, 54, died unexpectedly April 3, 2009, in Van Buren. John was born Sept. 21, 1954, in Madawaska, the son of Henry J. Cyr and Yvette (Carrier) Cyr. John graduated from Madawaska High School in 1973. He served proudly and with honor in the U.S. Army. He had a distinguished and enjoyable career as a forester and carpenter for many years. John enjoyed spending most of his time fishing, hunting and sitting by his outdoor fireplace. John is survived by his stepdaughter, Sharon Levesque and fiance', Jeff Rossignol, of Van Buren; son, Tobey Cyr; daughter, Riva Cyr of Madawaska; grandson, Erik of Van Buren; sisters, Joan Roshella of Florida and Doris Sirois of Madawaska; many other dear friends and family members. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Madawaska. At the wish of John and his family, there will be no viewing. Interment will be later in the spring at St. David Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations towards funeral expenses will be accepted and greatly appreciated. Donations may be sent to 110 16th Ave., Madawaska, ME 04756.

Re: Cyr

gintygirl — 2008-11-10 19:26:43Z

Hi Armand,

My name is Tammy. My mother is a Cyr. I have info and traced our history to 1568 France with the name Sire Coulton. If you would like to share info please e-mail gintygirl2@yahoo.com

Re: Marie Cyr, m. 1780

gintygirl — 2008-11-10 19:23:38Z

Hi,

My mother was a Cyr. I have traces our heritage to 1568 France with our name at that time to be Sire Coulton. If you would like to join my Family Tree please e-mail me at gintygirl2@yahoo.com

Re: Looking for living relatives

gintygirl — 2008-11-10 18:43:45Z

Hi Jasmine,

My name is Tammy. My mother was a Cyr. I have traced the history of Cyr's back to France 1568 with the name of Sire Coulton. If you would like to look at my tree please e-mail me so I can add you to our lists of family members. gintygirl2@yahoo.com

Re: looking for julie cyr who married benjamin blanchette

gintygirl — 2008-11-10 18:40:38Z

Hi brenda,

My name is Tammy. My mother was a Cyr. I have traced our family back to 1568 France with the names of SIRE Coulton. If you would like to look at my tree, which names a Julie Cyr. If interested please e-mail me ay gintygirl2@yahoo.com and I will add your name so you can join our tree.

Thanks,

Tammy

Re: Menesipe CYR m. Agnes MARTIN ~ in Montreal

patti1234_5 — 2009-03-26 05:09:52Z

I'm searching for another family, still, do you happen to know the meaning of Menesipe? It's usually easy to find the RC names in early Quebec, but this one hasn't popped up,
Grateful for any help.
Carol

Re: Reunion for the descendants of David Cyr, L'Acadie, Quebec to Kankakee, Illinois (1797 - 1870)

vrkatz04201 — 2009-04-06 21:37:25Z

Hi Wenda,
My name is Vicki Cyr-Katz. We would love to have you come to the reunion. It is scheduled for the third weekend of June 2009 and will start on Friday and run through Sunday. Where are you located. We would love to share our information and hear about your part of our family. Please email me at vrkatz0420@msn.com.
Glad to meet yet another cousin!
Vicki