MILLINOCKET – Wilfred “Kenny” Cyr Jr., 81, passed on to be with the Lord May 22, 2013, with his family by his side at his home. Kenny was born April 17, 1932, in Millinocket, son of Wilfred K. and Rose A. (Murray) Cyr.
Ken leaves behind his sister, Shirley of Millinocket. He was a favorite uncle to her children, Sharon, Donna, Joanne, Steve, Cathy and Lori. Ken loved his family and also leaves behind the love of his life, Joyce (Morrison) Cyr of Millinocket; daughter, Patricia Oakes and husband, Warner “Larry,” of Millinocket, and their children, Aaron and wife, Tammy, and their children, Joshua Landry of Connecticut, and Alessa and Breanna Oakes of Hermon, Louise and husband, Coleman, and their children, Brooklyn and Kennedy of Hampden; daughter, Susan Barnes, who moved back to Millinocket to assist her dad with his daily care, and her son, Anthony and partner, Danielle, his children, Owen and Emily all of New Hampshire and her daughter, Marie of Ellsworth; and Ken’s youngest daughter, Teresa Eaton of Yarmouth and her son, Justin Rogan of Waterville. He was predeceased by brother-in-law, Irving Morrow. Ken had many pets over the years. His faithful and loving cat, Pretty Pretty, stayed by his side in his last days. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Debbie Kranich and Donna Kram, who assisted with their kind ways and expertise as hospice assistants.
Ken leaves behind many wonderful memories of a loving and generous man. He was hard working and devoted. He enjoyed his camp at Smith Pond, which he built, fishing and boating. He was a very generous man, gladly helping anyone who asked. He worked as a carpenter and also built his home on Iron Bridge Road. His career, at Great Northern Paper as a millwright and foreman, was a job he took great pride in as he provided for his family often working a second job. After his retirement he opened Rainbow Antiques on Bates Street. He loved auctions where he met his best friends, Dick and Norma Waceken of Millinocket. Ken had many talents and became known as “The Clockman.” He was self-taught and able to fix watches and antique clocks that no one else could fix. He made several of his own pieces that were done to perfection.
Friends may visit the family 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Lamson Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack St., Millinocket. There will be a graveside service 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Millinocket Cemetery. Gifts in Ken’s memory may be sent to Katahdin Area Support Group, P.O. Box 374, Millinocket, ME 04462. Messages of condolence may be expressed at www.lamsonfh.com.
Wilfred K. Cyr Jr.
