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
Geri Rodgers
Gerry
So sorry for the sudden loss. Denis was a great chiropractor and great person. May he rest in peace.
Pierre LeBlanc
Mon cher Denis. Tu étais un des ces rares professionnels de la santé qui sait faire ressentir chez chacun(e) de tes patients/patientes qu'il est son ami pour la vie. Je dis bien pour la vie, en raison de la qualité et du soin de tes soins, certes, mais aussi pour la grande différence que tu as faite dans tellement de vies. Mes condoléances à ton épouse et à tes enfants pour qui le gouffre est sans doute incommensurable. Si cela puisse leur servir de petit baume, laisse-moi leur dire à quel point nous avons tous et toutes perdus un cher proche qui nous a tous et toutes "rapiécés" chacun(e) à notre tour, parfois même le dimanche.
Gordon and Linda Price
On behalf or Linda and Gord we would like to express our sincere condolences to all of Dr. Cyr's family. He will be truly missed by all of us and please knowo our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Frank and Karen Ferguson
So sad about this. We will miss that man dearly. He was always so kind and friendly and had a great sense of humour. He helped me so many times over the years: "Frank, take it easy when golf season opens!" Rest in peace, Dr. Cyr.
Susan Tutton
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this hard time.
Dr Cyr has taken care of me since 1993.
What a wonderful man .. smiling and singing and loving his work.
His mannerisms and thoughtfully made you feel so comfortable and special like he treated all his patients this way.
Will miss him dearly.
God has definitely gained an Angel!!!!
Anne-Marie McEvoy
I am so sorry and saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Cyr. I was a patient of his for the past 22 years. I was always welcomed with a smile and a promise that no other doctor would sing to me the way he did during my appointments. He loved to tell me the story of the first time he walked past his wife and she took his breathe away. He loved all of his children so very much and spoke of you all with such pride in everything you did. My deepest condolences to you all at this time. We were all blessed to have known such a great person. He will be dearly missed.
Mike and Sue Peloso and Family
Having been patients for over 30 years, we remember Dr. Cyr with special prayers and thoughts for a very special man. Sincere condolences to His Family and his staff. He will be greatly missed by so very many. Mike and Sue
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je suis à tristé d'apprendre cette nouvelle mais sincères condoléances à sa famille...Je n'ai que des bons souvenirs de Denis ?...it is a sad day Denis' passing my deepest sympathy to his family...I only have good memories of Denis...
Ken and Diane Riddell
Our deepest sympathies to the family, staff and partners at the clinic, friends and the many others like us who came to appreciate this special man for his sense of humour, professionalism and kindness. It should also be noted that our family doctor told us he was the only chiropractor she trusted with her patients’ care - enormous praise coming from the medical profession. What a huge loss. We were fortunate to have met him and have him in our lives.
Michel and I are deeply saddened to hear about Denis' passing. He was not only a great doctor but he was a man who cared, who knew us as patients and for me, after 20+ years, we got to know him as well.
He came to my husband's funeral. And because the two of them shared their love of fishing, he left a fishing hook next to his ashes....and yes, that hook is still with his ashes.
He more than cared about his patients. He treated us like he would have treated his own family.
He always had a joke or a funny story. And I loved hearing about his amazing cooking skills and Christmas family gatherings. He always took the time to be with us, listen to us and care for/about us.
What I will miss is his professionalism...his bedside manner.....his huge smile......his generous heart....his pride concerning his children......and his love of family.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Denis.....may you be at peace and look for Murray, I'm sure there's some fishing to be done??? Huge Hugs....Geri and Michel