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ALBERT BRIAN CYR
Born: May 03, 1945
Date of Passing: Feb 02, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALBERT BRIAN CYR
It is with profound sadness we announce that our father, Albert “Brian” Cyr, passed away peacefully at his home on February 2, 2025, at the age of 79.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Babette Allarie; grandsons, Nicolas (Jenna), Aaron (Justine), Ben; and great-grandson Austin; his daughter, Margaret Lepage; grandson, Raymond (Kayla) and great-grandchildren, Starlyn, Chevy, and Kayden; his son, Jeffrey Cyr (Nicole McDonald) and grandchildren, Aiden (Abbey), Liam (Isabelle), Gray (Mia), Lily and Shea; his siblings, Victor Cyr (Linda), Valerie Mathews, Eleanor (Ernie Ellis), Patricia (Collin Thompson), Charmaine Cyr, Alena Cyr, Leah Cyr (Charlene Workman), Angela (Andre Bouchard), Christina (Gary Gerrard); his brother and sisters-in-law, Chess Sheppard (Karen), and Sharon Rioux; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Brian is predeceased by his beloved wife, Vivian Cyr; parents, Ulysses and Susan Cyr; parents-in-law, Calvin and Bertha Sheppard; brother, Bob Cyr; sister-in-law, Margaret Sheppard; brothers in-law, Lloyd Mathews, Pierre Rioux and Brian Sheppard; and nephews Joey and Danny Mathews.
Brian was a Métis veteran, author and elder, and served in the Army and Airforce for 19 years. He was awarded the Order of the Métis Nation in June 2005 and the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal in September 2012. Brian received the Canadian Decoration in 1973 and the NATO Special Service Medal in 1996.
He touched many people as a father, grandfather, brother, friend, mentor, and elder, and shared his life experience, knowledge and love freely with those all around him. We are better off having known him and he will be truly missed by all.
Brian’s Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025. Visitation is at 1:00 p.m., and the service will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre – 3030 Notre Dame Avenue. A reception and refreshments will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Army, Navy and Airforce Veteran’s Association, Assiniboia Unit #283 – 3584 Portage Ave. Interment to take place at a later date.
The service will be livestreamed at https://memorials.neilbardalfuneral
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 08, 2025
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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My condolences to the family of Mr. Cyr. I’m sure he will be missed by all. Thùy Hô- Neighbour. - Posted by: Thùy Ho (Neighbour) on: Feb 09, 2025
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My sincerest condolences to the family and friends. - Posted by: Ron Belisle (Cousin) on: Feb 09, 2025
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As an older cousin, Brian was someone I always looked up to. I was closer in age to Bob and Lea, so I spent more time with them than Brian. We lived side by side at the base in Winnipeg and in St. Francois Xavier, where our parents built houses a short distance apart. Brian, Bob, Vic and I often dug, nailed and pushed endless wheelbarrows of cement and gravel under the guidance of Uncle Uly and my dad, Andy. To me, Brian was stoic, with a gentle manner and an easy smile. He always had a kind word for my sisters and I. He was also very athletic. I remember seeing him swimming at the base pool in Winnipeg, and I couldn't believe that a human being could swim that fast. My parents always liked Brian saying how nice he was to them. Mom often commented on his nice hair! I lost touch with Brian over the years and I wish that I knew him better. To the Cyr family, Gail and I would like to give you our deepest Condolences - Posted by: Jack Van Dyck (Cousin) on: Feb 08, 2025
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My sincere condolences to the Cyr family, I had the privilege to get to know Brian through the MMF. We shared many laughs, stories and he was always a pleasure to work with. Thank you for your service Brian, may Vivian welcome you home. Rest easy soldier you’ve earned your wings. God bless - Posted by: Theresa Lorteau (Former Colleague) on: Feb 08, 2025
