It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dr. Denis Cyr at The Ottawa Hospital on March 12, 2021 at the age of 68.
He was the beloved husband of 39 years of Halina (née Gadomski) and the devoted father of Liana, Philippe (Rong Emily Wang) and Nicholas.
He is predeceased by his cherished parents Gertrude (née Constantin) and Alfred Cyr.
He leaves his dear brothers and sisters: Pierre Cyr (France), Gisèle Cyr, Louis Cyr, Julie Cyr Folino (Pino), Monique Cyr (Louis), as well as his nieces and nephews. He also leaves members of his extended family in Canada, the United States, Europe and China.
Born in Montreal, he graduated from McGill University (Master of Science) before attending the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto and spent most of his career as a chiropractor in Blackburn Hamlet, Ottawa. He so enjoyed his profession that he once said he wished he could go back and do it all again. He will be remembered by his patients for his dedication and his constant smile.
Recognized as a man with a big and caring heart, he brought joy and healing to many people. He lived a life filled and fulfilled by what he loved to do and anchored in his devotion to family.
Despite a courageous effort, he lost his battle against leukemia and its complications in under 3 months of his initial diagnosis.
A Gathering to celebrate Denis Cyr will take place in the Sacred Space at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre on Saturday, September 25th, 2021. Friends and Family are invited to gather for visitation after 1 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service starting at 2p.m. followed by inurnment in the columbarium. Due to COVID restrictions and limited space available please reserve your seat at the ceremony attendance by Clicking Here . The event will also be live streamed - Click here to register and obtain a secure link to the livestream.
For those who wish, donations to organizations related to heart health or cancer care and prevention would be appreciated. In memory of Dr. Cyr, consider contributing to community organizations that make a difference in the daily lives of children, families, seniors and / or people with disabilities so that they can enjoy and fully participate in their communities.
Daughter Liana Cyr with support from family and friends arranged a beautiful tribute in Vancouver B.C. where she is living. The Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus), a tree in the VanDusen Botanical Garden, is dedicated to Denis Cyr.
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C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le décès soudain du Dr. Denis Cyr à l’Hôpital d’Ottawa le 12 mars 2021 à l’âge de 68 ans.
Il était l’époux bien-aimé de 39 années de Halina (née Gadomski) et le père dévoué de Liana, Philippe (Rong Emily Wang) et Nicholas.
Il est prédécédé de ses parents adorés Gertrude (née Constantin) et Alfred Cyr.
Il laisse ses chers frères et sœurs; Pierre Cyr (France), Gisèle Cyr, Louis Cyr, Julie Cyr Folino (Pino), Monique Cyr (Louis), ainsi que plusieurs neveux et nièces. Il laisse également les membres de sa famille étendue au Canada, les États-Unis, l’Europe et la Chine.
Née à Montréal, il était un gradué de l’Université McGill (Maitrise en Sciences) avant de s’enrôler au Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College de Toronto et a effectué l'essentiel de sa carrière de chiropraticien à Blackburn Hamlet, Ottawa. Bienheureux de sa profession, il n’aurait rien fait de différent si tout était à recommencer. Ses patients se souviendront de lui pour sa dévotion et son sourire permanent.
Reconnu comme un homme sympathique au grand cœur, il apporta de la joie et une guérison apaisante à de nombreuses personnes. Il vécu une vie remplie et épanouie par ce qu’il aimait faire et ancrée dans son dévouement à sa famille.
Malgré une lutte courageuse, atteint de leucémie, il perd son combat seulement à peine 3 mois de son diagnostique initial.
Une Célébration privée de la vie de Denis Cyr aura lieu samedi le 25 septembre 2021 en l'Espace sacrée du Centre commémoratif national Beechwood à 14h. suivie de la mise en niche de l'urne. Étant donné les restrictions et limites d'invités SVP réserver votre place à la Cérémonie avec Ce Lien. Pour ceux qui désirent être présents virtuellement, veuillez vous enregistrer ici pour obtenir le lien à la diffusion web en direct.
Pour ceux qui le désirent des dons aux organismes reliés à la santé cardiaque ou contre le cancer seraient appréciés. En mémoire du Dr. Cyr, envisagez contribuer à des organismes communautaires qui font une différence dans le quotidien d’enfants, de familles, de personnes âgées et/ou défavorisées afin qu’ils/elles puissent continuer de participer à leurs communautés.
Sa fille, Liana Cyr, avec le soutien de parents et amis on mis en place une belle commémoration à Vancouver, où elle demeure. Un arbre Styrax du Japon (Styrax japonicus) est dédié à Denis Cyr aux Jardins botaniques VanDusen.
Digital Guestbook
Nicole Mulholland
Michel Caron and Debra Tompkins Caron
Our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Denis was the epitome of professionalism, kindness and good humor. He was a joy to visit and we will miss him.
Nicole A Buckley
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Cyr was such an amazing and special person. I loved going to my appointments and having him tell me jokes. He had a great sense of humor. Always told me I was a broken grandmother when I came in but it's ok cause he would fix me until the next appointment. He talked about his family with so much love. He told me his wife was the boss and that was ok cause if she was happy so was he. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lenore Mitchell
Our family have been a patient of Dr. Cyr for over 20 years. I am so very sorry to hear this news. Very shocking to our community. You will be missed by the entire Mitchell family and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing you. Much love and strength being sent to the Cry family. May you rest in peace xo
Susan and Bill Jewell
Our deepest sympathy to the family. Dr Cyr was such a kind man with a wonderful sense of humour. He told stories of his family, his adventures, and how proud he was of all of you. His sense of humour always made us smile and laugh at ourselves. He always had wise words of advice, and he was very talented in his profession. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
John Cooke
Very sorry to hear this news. Such a wonderful person taken so young. I was his patient for 25 years. Very skilled, kind, funny and will be sadly missed by anyone who had the good fortune to meet him.
Tracey Cummings
My deepest condolences to Dr. Cyr’s family. He was one of the kindest most caring person I ever met. He was my doctor for many years and will be missed. May he Rest In Piece
Pierre Boisvert
I am so sorry to hear this sad news, we have lost a great Chiropractor, a friend , a joker to make us laugh, a great person always willing to help. Our deepest sympathy to the Family, he will be missed, may he rest in peace
Rebecca Chamberland
My sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts are with you, Nicholas and your family.
Anne-Marie Louis
Mon nom est Anne-Marie, j'étais patiente de Dr. Cyr depuis 23 ans. Je l'ai connu j'avais 40 ans. Son départ soudain me fait de la peine. Il était le chiro de tous les membres de ma petite famille à Blackburn Hamlet.
à la famille Cyr: toutes mes sympathies. Il n'y a pas de mots pour exprimer à quel point nous sommes affligés par la dure perte que vous vivez. Nous espérons simplement que notre sympathie vous apportera un certain apaisement. Une chandelle serait allumée au nom de Denis. Que son âme repose en paix.
Anne-Marie Louis et famille!
I am so sad to hear of Dr. Cyr's passing. I was a patient of his for over 20 years. The dedication and care he showed each of his patients was amazing. He loved his family so much and was so proud of them as he talked about them all the time. My sincere sympathy to all his family. He will be greatly missed.