She attended Grand Falls schools and graduated valedictorian of her class from Dalhousie Business College in 1931. After college she owned and operated a ladies' clothing store in Grand Falls until she married Herbert L. Cyr in 1940 and move

d to Hamlin, Maine.

Mrs. Cyr was past President and State Director of the Van Buren Business and Professional Women's Club, charter member of the Van Buren Extension Group, past member of the Hospital Guild, the Evangeline Circle, the Daughters of Isabella and was fo

r many years, active in church and civic groups, as well as an avid and active supporter of the Democratic Party. She and her husband were dedicated to the promotion of domestic health and education as well as assisting Christian missions in Afric

a, Japan and other third world countries. Mrs. Cyr organized the first Parent-Teachers' Club at St. Joseph's School in Hamlin and served as President for nine years. She was, for more than 15 years, renowned for hosting a yearly 'school party'

, in which she provided activities, gifts and refreshments for up to 90 students and their teachers. She made 'home movies' of each occasion for the students to view at the next annual event.

She was artistic and creative well into her late 80's, making many treasures and keepsakes for her children and grandchildren. She is also remembered for wearing the most remarkable and sometimes outrageous designer hats.