Donald Arthur “Don” Cyr
1937-2020
Don Cyr of North Alton,
Nova Scotia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the
Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Don
was born December 27, 1937 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. He was the son
of the late Albert and Dorothy Cyr. At a young age, his parents moved
the family to Glace Bay, Nova Scotia where he attended Morrison High
School and encountered the first of what would be many military
experiences in his life when he joined the Morrison High School Cadets
in Glace Bay. He then went on to join the 2nd Highlanders Reserve, B
Company in Glace Bay before finally enlisting in the Canadian Forces
with the Black Watch Regiment RHR in 1955. During his years with the
Black Watch he served his country proudly in both Canada and Germany
and also served in Canadian Peacekeeping duties abroad. He later
joined the Royal Canadian Regiment, up until his retirement from the
Canadian Forces in 1980. The military life didn’t stop
there, he then went back to serve with the West Nova Scotia Regiment
Reserves in Camp Aldershot for several more years and was also
involved as a service officer with the Royal Canadian Legion in
Kentville and served an active role with the Black Watch Association.
A second career soon followed, which included several years working in
security for both the BFM Hospital and the Valley Regional Hospital in
Kentville. Don was one who loved to stay active all the time and
participated in many things. He enjoyed being around people and would
always find the time for a quick chat (sometimes longer) and could
always be counted on unconditionally to help others no matter what the
need. He enjoyed participating in sports, whether it was curling at
the Glooscap Curling Club, golfing out at Eagle Crest Golf Course or
cheering on his favourite hockey teams, the Montreal Canadiens and the
Acadia Axemen. He enjoyed many years on the baseball diamond as well
where he made many friends and was known to throw a player or two out
of the game from time to time as an umpire. Family too, was a very
important part of who he was and there wasn’t anything that
Don wouldn’t do for his family as he took an active role in
the lives of his children and grandchildren right to the very end. Don
is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Joan MacLeod; son,
Allan (Karen) North Alton; daughter, Heather (Gary) Yarmouth;
grandchildren, Adam, Amanda (Kurtis), Ashley, Skyler; brothers, Ed
(Annie), Fred (Ann), Terry (Gayle), Gerald (Resa); sisters, Linda and
Diane; numerous nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his father,
Albert; mother, Dorothy; brother, Al and sister, Lillian. Cremation
has taken place and there will be no visitation at his request. A
celebration of life, followed by a reception, will be held Saturday,
March 21, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the White Family Funeral Home,
Kentville. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or a
charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White
Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Donald Arthur Don Cyr 19372020..
Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia