Alice May Gauvin Cyr
February 18, 2013
SOUTH PORTLAND - Alice May Gauvin Cyr, 76 of South Portland, died February 18, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Caribou a daughter of Marie Anna "Diana" Gauvin Tuttle. Alice was a 1954 graduate of Our Lady of the Mountains in Gorham, NH. On December 15, 1955 she married John P.R. Cyr. Together they began a family and they traveled extensively to follow John's military career. In 1966 they moved to South Portland. Alice was a kind and generous person. She often opened her home and provided a place to live for several friends. She baby sat for many children in the area along with all her own children and grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting and was extremely talented. She made beautiful sweaters, mittens, and Afghans. She enjoyed traveling and visited many exotic locations. She is best known as a "true friend to many." Alice worked as a Dental Assistant in Caribou and many years as a clerk for Pratt-Abbott Cleaners in So. Portland and finished her career as a proctor for SMCC in So. Portland. She is survived by her husband John of So. Portland; a daughter Wanda Pickering and husband Joseph of So. Portland; four sons, Bruce and his wife Ganya of Bangkok, Thailand, Kevin and partner Joel Waterhouse of Dayton, Curt and Kent both of So. Portland; a brother, Daniel Tuttle and wife Patricia of Leesburg, FL; 10 grandchildren, Matthew Waterhouse of FL, Emily Pickering of Portland, Austin Pickering of Enfield, CT, Eliot Pickering of So. Portland, Olivia Pickering of So. Portland, John Paul Ronald Cyr II of Bangkok, Thailand, Henry Cyr of So. Portland, Franklin Cyr of So. Portland, Nathaniel Cyr of Bangkok, Thailand, Zachary Cyr of So. Portland; sister-in-law Roxine Miller and husband Robert of Bangor; brother-in-law Robert Cyr and wife Eleanor of So. Portland, Roy Cyr and wife Jessica of Bangor; many nieces, nephews, and God children. Services will be private. Those desiring may make donations to: VNA and Hospice, 50 Foden Road, South Portland, ME 04106. Arrangements are being handled by Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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I am so sorry for your loss. She was a very nice person. I only knew her briefly at SMCC but she always smiled and was very warm and friendly to all. The students liked her a lot.
– Odilia Harmon
My sympathy to the family on the loss of Alice. I lived on Boothbay Ave and my sister Marnie Belfance lived on Jordan Ave..many years ago. Alice knit my sons Christmas Stockings which they still have and are like new. They are in their 40’s now. She was kind and generous and I am glad I had the opportunity to know her. My husband Herb and I used to run into Alice and Ron at Pizza Villa once in a while and had a drink and visit with them. She leaves lots of love for her family behind…she was so proud of everyone in her family.
– Jane Lancaster Higgins
my payers are with you
– London
Dear Kevin and Joel, So sorry to hear about your mother. We offer our heartfelt sympathy to you both. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
– Frank, Ruth, Nancy and David
To Kevin and all of your family, I’m so sorry about this, she was very kind to me as a child, I won’t forget her.
– Deborah Damon Sweeney
Dear John Family We wish to offer our sympathy on you loss. We have enjoyed your friendship all these years. We will always remember Alice with fondness. Your loss is not an easy one and we will hold you in our prayers.
– Lou and Martha
Dear John and family: I am so sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. I truly enjoyed my time working with her. Her stamina and good spirits were awe-inspiring to me and I will miss her shining example of how to live a full life.
– Joyce Menges
Joey, Wanda, John and the Cyr Family, So sorry to hear about Alice. She was a wonderful woman with a terrific smile and great laugh. Please cherish the fond memories! She was one very loved mom, grandmother and wife. Thinking of you all. xoxo
– Carol Duncanson
Dear Curt, Kent and entire Cyr family. I wanted to share my sincere condolences. I figured this was the leat invasive means for doing so, especially after experiencing a remarkably similar circumstance with my mother 3 years ago. I will be making a donation to VNA Hospice…excellent resource Scott Baxter
– Scott Baxter