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Brian Cyr Obituary

Brian L. Cyr, 53, of Willington, beloved husband of Laurie (McLellan) Cyr, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010.

He was born Sept. 19, 1956, in Hartford, the son of Jerry and Betty (Plummer) Cyr of Tolland. Brian was a loving and devoted husband, father, and son who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on projects around his home and property. He was known as Mr. Fix-It as he had an uncanny ability to fix anything and was always willing to lend a hand to those in need.

Besides his loving wife, Laurie, of 24 years; Brian is survived by his beloved daughters, Aimee and Brooke Cyr of Willington; his in-laws, Warren and Eleanor Schreiber; brother-in-law, William McLellan; his close friends, John and Yvonne, Joe and Pat, Mark, Lyle; his sisters, Lynette McElroy and Jennine Hatch; several nieces and nephews, and all his beloved animals, especially his dogs and goats.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at the Rockville United Methodist Church, 142 Grove St., Rockville, at 11 a.m. Burial will be private.

Relatives and friends may call at the church Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Labs4Rescue, P.O. Box 955, Killingworth, CT 06419, or to RUMC, 142 Grove St., Rockville, CT 06066.

The Tolland Memorial Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

For online condolences, please visit

www.pietrasfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer from Jan. 5 to Jan. 9, 2010.

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Dee Gilbert

January 8, 2010

Brooke & family,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.

Dee, Scott, Ryan & Aidan

Robin Ellert-McBreairty

January 8, 2010

Please accept my condolences as I remember Brian from High School. I remember him as one of the "good guys". Again, I am so sorry to hear of his passing.

Kevin and Diana Hunt

January 7, 2010

Laurie, Aimee and Brooke,
Our hearts are breaking for you. I hope that in these difficult times the warm memories of your good times together will comfort you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers not only today but in the weeks and months ahead.

January 6, 2010

good bye my friend dave decarli my deepest sympathies god bless you and your family i will allways rember our good times togeather

January 6, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jeff & Allison Connors

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