THOMASTON - Normand D.J. Cyr, 93, died peacefully in his sleep, Wednesday, May 25, surrounded by his family at Beacon Brook Health Center, Naugatuck. He was the husband of Jeanne (Ouelette) Cyr. Mr. Cyr was born September 25, 1917 in St. John, ME a son of the late Olivier and Sadie (Thibodeau) Cyr. He was the fourth of fifteen children, was educated in Ft. Kent schools and attended Post College in Waterbury. He enlisted in the US Army in 1935 and served 3 years during peacetime and was honorably discharged in 1938. He re-enlisted at the outbreak of World War II and served in the European Theatre. He served in North Africa, Italy and France. He often served as a translator due to his fluency in French. He was honorably discharged at the end of the war as a Sergeant 1st Class. He married his wife on January 5, 1946 at ST. Anne Church in Waterbury, CT and relocated to Thomaston in 1953 where they have lived ever since. Mr. Cyr retired from the Waterbury Company in 1992 after 45 years of service. He had been a shift supervisor in the plastics division and was fondly known as "Frenchy" to his friends and co-workers. He was an avid sports fan, especially of golf and the New York Yankees. He was a life member of the Clifford R. French American Legion Post 22 in Thomaston. Besides his wife he leaves a son, Leonard Cyr and his wife Charlotte of Watertown; a daughter, Norma McGrath and her husband James P, II of Prospect; a grandson, James J. McGrath, II of Prospect; a sister, Therese Young of Paradise, CA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Cyr enjoyed time spent with his grandson, children, animals and many acquaintances. He was the family handyman and a successful gardener for years. He will be missed by all. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Church, Thomaston. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Watertown. Calling hours will be today (Thursday) from 5-8 pm at the Lyons Funeral Home, 42 High St., Thomaston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to VNA Health care, 50 Brookside Rd., Waterbury, CT 06708 or to Beacon Brook Health Center, 89 Weid Dr., Naugatuck, CT 06770.

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