ST. DAVID – Romella M. Cyr, 78, passed away peacefully Dec. 16, 2012, at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born Feb. 21, 2012, in St. David, daughter of the late Ambroise and Zelia (Morneault) Albert.
She was employed by the Madawaska school system until her retirement in 1997. “Chatte” enjoyed spending time at the camp on Long Lake and being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She liked crocheting and working in her flower gardens.
“Chatte” is survived by one daughter, Debbie Gendreau and husband, Phil, of Madawaska; two sons, Doug Cyr and wife, Elizabeth “Lee,” of Madawaska, and Peter Cyr and companion, Karen Albert, of Madawaska; eight grandchildren, Nicole, Andrea, Rebecca, Mary, Kevin, Stephanie, Sara and Joey; one great-grandson, Quinton; one sister, Bernette Albert of Madawaska; one brother, Renaud Albert of Madawaska; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Claude “Blackie” Cyr, in 1997; two sisters, Patricia and Bernice; and one brother, Elmo.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at St. David Church. At the request of the family, there will be no visiting hours. For online condolences, please visit
www.lajoiefuneralhome.com.
Romella M. Cyr
