Obituary of Arthur Cyr

CYR, Arthur Joseph - 80, Enfield, passed away at the Halifax Infirmary Site of the QEII Health Science Centre on March 11, 2014. Born in Pictou on July 26, 1933, he was a son of the late Alphonse and RoseAnn Cyr. Arthur was a man of many trades. He worked at the Halifax Shipyards as an electrician as well as 35 years at MT&T. Arthur loved to be there for friends and family, especially for anything to do with renovations or handyman jobs. It was very important to him to provide and be a strong foundation for his family and friends. He loved fishing and nature in general. He had a special place in his heart for all animals. Arthur was also an avid bowler, he went every Wednesday with his wife and rarely missed an occasion. Arthur was a very strong man and proved over and over again that he can face any challenge and overcome it. He was a rock in our family and will be deeply missed. Surviving is his wife of 56 years Gertrude (LeBlanc) Cyr. Arthur, who was affectionately known as "Papa", will be greatly missed by his children Diane Lively, Enfield; Alphonse Cyr, Toronto; Sharon (David) Gillis, Enfield; John-Paul (Tanya)Cyr, Enfield; Louis (Cheryl)Cyr, Calgary; former son in-law Ernie Lively, Shubenacadie; grandchildren Tyler (Erin) Lively, Lantz; Stephen Lively, Shubenacadie; Mason and Liam Gillis; Megan, Justyne and Vianne Cyr, all of Enfield, Noah Cyr, Calgary; great grandchildren Colton and Sophia Lively; brothers Raymond (Lorraine)Cyr, Westville; Louis Cyr, Pictou; sisters, Doreen (Jim)Slaunwhite, Halifax, Irene MacDonald, Halifax, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Stephen and a brother Joseph and brother in-law Ron MacDonald. Visitation will be 7-9pm Tuesday, March 18 in St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church, Enfield. A Celebration of Arthur's Life will be held on Wednesday, beginning at 10:45am, immediately followed by a funeral mass at 11am in St. Bernard's Church, Father Frank Pellerin presiding. A reception will follow in the church basement. Donations in memory of Arthur may be made to the QEII Health Foundation -directed to the Brain Repair Center or a charity of your choice. Condolences, words of comfort and remembrances of Arthur may be shared with the family at: www.ettingerfuneralhome.com