Thomas Allen Cyr

1956 - 2022

Thomas Allen Cyr, 66, of Hebron, CT passed away peacefully Saturday October 8, 2022 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 30, 1956 in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Claude and Juliette (Fontaine) Cyr and brother of Ann Dutremble (Cyr) and Brian Cyr. Tom was a gentle spirit who loved his family dearly, selflessly devoted to providing an excellent life for them despite battling a degenerative neuromuscular disease for over two decades. He was a determined man who persevered through almost anything when most would have quit. Honest, loyal, steadfast. Tom was a successful engineer, entrepreneur and teacher. Tom graduated from A. I. Prince Technical High School in Hartford and received a degree from Hartford State Technical College in manufacturing. Tom prided himself in perfect attendance and never missed a day of school. It was during high school that Tom met his wife and best friend, Liz, at age 16 during a church youth group activity. Despite the distance, Tom and Liz were committed to traveling between Hartford and Bozrah for the remainder of their high school years until they married in 1976. Tom had an inquisitive mind and was solution oriented. If something was not working or there was a way to make it work better, he would figure it out. For as long as his body let him, Tom loved to work on his classic truck, a project that spanned over 40 years. With an ear for a good tune, Tom had a love for a wide array of music and shared that love with his family. Above all, Tom took joy in seeing his family happy and the simple pleasures life afforded him. Tom worked first as a draftsman in Farmington, CT and then spent several years working as a design engineer in Glastonbury, CT. Following his entrepreneurial spirit, Tom was co-owner in a successful design and manufacturing company for a decade before switching gears to share his knowledge as a teacher. Tom obtained his teaching certification and taught at several Connecticut Technical High Schools throughout Connecticut for another decade before retiring in 2011. Although Tom's opportunity to continue working was cut short, he accomplished so much and tirelessly gave of himself. Tom leaves his devoted wife of 45 years, Elizabeth Cyr (Hawke), daughter, Amy Cyr and her husband Gregory Gagnon, son, Joseph Cyr, granddaughter Emily Messier, brother-in-law, Michael Hawke, and nephews, Thomas Hawke and Benjamin Hawke. The family would like to thank Dr. Whitaker and the team at Hospital for Special Care as well as ECHN Visiting Nurses and Staff for their warm and compassionate care for Tom and the family over the last several months. The family will hold a memorial service on Thursday October 13, 2022 at 11:00 in the morning at St. Peter's Episcopal Church 30 Church Street, Hebron, CT. Reception to follow. Donations can be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church. To share a memory or express condolences please visit: www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com. Aurora McCarthy Funeral Home in Colchester has been entrusted with arrangements.