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.
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Heather Buchanan
This is very sad news. While not a regular patient, Dr. Cyr was a saviour for me when my regular chiropractor was unavailable. He took time to listen, explain and adjust with professionalism. He was a good and experienced chiropractor and I’m sorry to hear of his too early departure from his family and all those in his accomplished life.
Judy
Sincere condolences to the Cyr extended family. He was always smiling, joking, truthful, expert and compassionate. A definite loss by all.
Carmelle and Arthur Bergeron
We have met some wonderful people in our lifetime but we had never met a person as wonderful as Dr.Cyr was.Besides his great devotion to his profession he was a positive.enjoyable and humane individual.Through the years he had become friend s and we always looked forward to visit him at his office to witness his charming smile and his caring attention.Rest assure my Denis that we will gladly visit you on your bench once it is erected.We offer our sincere condolences to all of Doctor Cyr’s family.
Elli Wieschollek Lyall
I am deeply saddened by the loss of a truly wonderful, caring person. He wasn’t just a great chiropractor, but always my friend as well. I shall miss him very much. My sincere condolences to the family and all the office gals. Sincerely, Elli Lyall
The Boyd Family
We are so terribly saddened to hear of Dr. Cyr’s passing. We had the pleasure of meeting him as our Doctor almost 30 years ago, and since that time, our sons became his patients. He knew them from birth as they would be with us on appointments. Dr. Cyr would be so elated to see the kids and, as soon as they were old enough, he would go off, so very excited, to bring back the infamous gorilla toy for them to play with. He gave everyone from the youngest of infants to the most senior of his patients, his full devoted attention.
Dr. Cyr had the kindest caring soul of anyone we know. Full of smiles, special grins, he had such an amazing joking manner. Always quick to respond and with just enough of his own special witty sarcasm in his humour to make sure you laughed and also that you got his message of better heath. Even if you had the worst day prior to arrival, you certainly never left the clinic without a smile and feeling the love that he poured out in everything he did.
He loved his patients as family and his love shined through every time we visited the clinic. We truly felt like family. If you hadn’t seen him in a while, or if he sensed -- another one of his magnificent talents -- that you were down or just a little "not you", he would sit and say, "So my dear, what have you been up to” or "So it's been a long time, what has been new, how are the kids", and we would chat.. could be 1 minute or 10 it didn't matter becaue you were important to him and you never left feeling anything less.
He will be truly missed.
The Boyd Family
Gerry, Tina, Nathan and Connor
Diane, Jeff and Daniel Holmes
I would like to express our family’s deepest sympathy to your family. Over the last 15 years, Dr. Cyr treated my whole family at one time or another. He was a great chiropractor and a really good guy. I’ll miss his silly sense of humour and how I always left the office with a smile. Going to the chiropractor just won’t be the same without him.
Elli Wieschollek Lyall
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of a truly great chiropractor and friend. Always funny, caring and happy. He shall be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to the gals in the office and to his family, whom he spoke of lovingly and often. Elli Lyall
Christine Simpson
I have been a patient of Dr. Cyr’s for 30 years. My son’s loved coming with me to my appointments because of the special attention they would receive from Dr. Cyr, and of course, they loved to play with his animal toys! He was an incredible doctor and a wonderful person. I will miss him dearly. My sincere condolences to the family.
David Roy and Adrianna Medel Portilla
Terrible loss to humanity ,our deepest condolences to family and friends, Dr Denis Cyr earned the greatest, respect, admiration and love of many,many people. We will surely miss him and may he Rest In Peace and love.
Im so so sorry to hear this news. Im num. He would sing to me when I was on the table had to tell him to stop [ it was bad] We talked about every thing Trip he and his wife when on to Paris, and shopping for a ring. When his beautiful dog died. His daughter, and son. The big wedding, and his heart attack. Oh! Man! Im blown away. Thinking of you all. Your husband and father was a very, very nice man. He mad me laugh.