James (Jim) Andrew Cyr (75), born July 5th, 1943 passed away with his family by his side on July 2nd.
Jim grew up living and working on the family farm in New Haven. After graduating from high school, he worked at Grand Union for 30 years. Jim and Penny purchased the Monkton General Store where they raised their family for 23 years. After selling the store, they moved to Ferrisburg.
Jim was an avid fisherman, always coming home with a smile and a pail full of fish. Always an outdoorsman Jim loved hunting, snowmobiling, four wheeling and just being in the woods. Jim was best known for his great humor and love of children. Everyone loved Uncle/Grandpa Jim.
Jim leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Penny (Hoag) Cyr, his three daughters: Kimberly-Ann and Alan Coe of Essex, Becky Cyr and Craig Smith of New Haven, and Kathleen Cyr of Monkton. Jim also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Ridmi, Nipu, Hannah, and Tovah Coe and Kyrin CyrSmith.
Jim’s siblings, Phillip Cyr of Bristol, Janet and Bob Edwards as well as Yvonne and Donald Habberfield of Penn Yan, NY and Patricia and Mark Richardson of Keuka, NY, and sister-in-law Susan Cyr of Myrtle Beach, NC. and Claire Cyr of Bristol and Kim and Becky’s mother, Linda Cyr. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Andrew Adelord Cyr and Helen (Hagan) Cyr and his brother, Edward Cyr.
Jim’s extended family include Robin Steady, Jim and Betty Hoag, Christine Hoag, Jason and Jennifer Lyman and Marlene Hoag. Jim was predeceased by his brother in law, Randy Steady.
Jim also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Jim’s family would like to extend special thanks to all the staff at UVMMC McClure 6 floor, Project Independence, AgeWell and Vergennes Rescue, for taking such good care of him and special thanks to Tammie Booska for always being ready to help.
Calling hours for Jim will held at Brown-McClay Funeral Home on 4 South Street in Bristol from 5-8pm on Friday July 12th and a service at St. Ambrose Church on Saturday July 13th at 1:00pm.
18 Responses
Love and prayers to all. He will be missed❤️
So sorry for your Loss. Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Penny I am saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss,Jim was a great guy he will be missed by all.Love and Hugs to all.
Dear Penny, Katie, and all of Jim’s family. Our deepest sympathies. We will always remember Jim with a smile. Much love. Andre and Christine DuBois
Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with the family
So sorry for your loss. Sending our love and prayers to your families. Jim was an awesome guy. He will be greatly missed. Hoping all is well. Sorry we are unable to come. Take care and lots of love from us.
Love
Mike & Linda Rossi
My condolences to your family
So long Jim – until we meet again – loved the Monkton General Store.
penny so sorry for your loss, another great man gone. prayers to you and your family
My heart goes out to Penny and Family. Always enjoyed going into the Monkton General store when Penny and Jim owned it! Cherish the memories with Jim for they will carry you through this difficult time!
So sorry for your families loss. thoughts and prayers to you all.
Penny, so sorry for your loss. I graduated with Jim from BHS. I remember you folks at the Monkton store. I pray you folks will be remembering the fond times. God Bless his soul.
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing Penny. Our sincere condolences to you and the family. God bless.
My deepest condolences Penny. You are in my thoughts and prayers
So sorry for your loss, I had allot of great times with Jim, he was a great guy and will be missed Alice Kilbourn Hibbard
Dear Penny,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember Jim always with a smile on his face when I’d come home for the summer and you two were in the store. So many years together – so hard for you. Biggest of hugs. May God comfort you with your good memories, and let any harder ones fade.
prayers and love,
Tiana
Jim
We loved you a lot, we will miss playing cards with you at Christmas.
Love Christine & Abbey