Laconia-----Norman A. Cyr, 78, of Audrey Lane, also of Lakeland, Florida, died Friday, December 23, 2011 in Lakeland, Florida.
He was born in Laconia, the son of Adrien and Emma (Poulin) Cyr. Norman served in the US Coast Guard and worked for many years as a Distributor for Wise Potato Chips, before retiring in 1987. Norman spent his winters in Lakeland, Florida and the summers in Laconia, NH. He was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church in Laconia, and a member of the Elks club. All his life, he loved to be on the lakes, boating and waterskiing, a family tradition still carried on by his family. He relished the chance at working on home projects of friends and family. He enjoyed family gatherings and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his baby daughter, Fay Ann Cyr in 1959 and one sister, Claire Richards.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jennie A. (Gammon) Cyr of Laconia, two sons; Randy Cyr and his wife Leslie of Gilford and Glen Cyr and his wife Linda of Tewksbury, Mass., one daughter, Gail Kinchla and her husband Tom of Tewksbury, Mass., as well as six grandchildren; Michael and Holly Cyr, Kristin and Cory Kinchla, and Caralyn and Heather Cyr.
There will be no calling hours.
A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at St. Andre Bessette Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H. Burial will be held in the spring at Saint Lambert Cemetery in Laconia.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital –Tribute Program, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.