CARIBOU – Al Cyr, 61, well known area businessman, died unexpectedly June 10, 2013, at a Portland hospital. He was born Oct. 4, 1951, in Caribou, son of Alban and Louise (Gagnon) Cyr Sr.
He was a 1969 graduate of Caribou High School and also received his degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He married Sally Burlock Sept. 18, 1976. Mr. Cyr was a local businessman and entrepreneur, starting and running several companies as well as operating numerous others. He was a member of Caribou Rotary Club, was a corporator for Eastern Maine Health Care Systems, as well as serving on the executive board of Caribou Development Corporation. Al loved the outdoors and spending time with family and friends, especially on numerous Allagash Waterway camping trips. He also loved to hunt and had many memorable snowmobile trips with his friends. Al was also an accomplished musician and enjoyed playing guitar with his band The Korporation and had many fond memories of playing music with them and their “reunion tours.” He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife of more than 36 years, Sally of Caribou; is daughter and son-in-law, Courtney and Dr. Claude Boma of Caribou; son, Adam Cyr of Caribou; mother, Louise; his beloved grandchildren, Chloe and Camilla Boma and Liam Cyr; brothers, Bill Cyr and Mike Cyr and wife, Pauline; sister, Judy Stetson and husband, Dean; father-in-law, Jack Burlock; brother-in-law, Steve Burlock and wife, Helen; sister-in-law, Susan Nightingale and husband, Matt; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Cyr was predeceased by his father, Alban Cyr Sr.
Friends may call 6-9 p.m. Friday, at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Parish of the Precious Blood Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Mr. Cyr may do so through Walk the Line Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center, 23800 W. 19 Mile Road, Suite 193, Southfield, MI 48033. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
Alban Cyr Jr.
