Mark Linton Cyr
August 15, 1948 ~ July 28, 2022
Resided in:
Sanford, Maine
Mark Linton Cyr, 73, passed away on July 28, 2022, at the Gosnell Hospice House with his wife and children by his side. He was born in Sanford on August 15, 1948, the youngest of two children to John and Beulah Cyr.
Mark graduated from Sanford High School in 1966.
Following graduation he was employed by two local electricians as an apprentice. Eventually he attended night classes and received his Master Electrician’s License. In 1979, while continuing his evening classes he obtained an Associate of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maine.
He served in the US Navy, USNR from 1968- 1970. In the summer of 1970 he participated in a Mediterranean cruise on the USS Glover, the Navy’s first Escort Research ship and its first overseas deployment. Following his discharge from the Navy, Mark began his career at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard spanning 41 years, 31 years as a government worker and 10 years as a contracted employee. He officially retired in 2013.
Retirement was filled with golfing, dining, happy hours and travelling. He and Elaine spent many winters travelling to Florida and North Myrtle Beach. A trip to Italy in 2015 with dear Canadian friends was a highlight. A special gathering place for the family was their Rangeley vacation home. Mark was able to enjoy this past July 4th festivities there with family.
Marks true passion in retirement was following the stock market, researching, investing and assisting family members to do the same. He enjoyed watching CNBC and now the time has come for the “Closing Bell”.
Mark is survived by his wife of 48 years, Elaine (Berthiaume) Cyr, son Christopher Cyr and his significant other, Heather, daughter, ,Lauren and significant other, Chris Frates, brother and sister in law, John and Jane Cyr, brother in laws and sister in laws, Brian and Diane Berthiaume, Rene and Susan Sheltra, grandson, Anders John and his sisters Hadley and Paisley and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be on Monday August 8th from 4 to 7PM at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street. A private burial is scheduled for August 9th.
Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Southern Maine, 390 US-1 Scarborough, ME 04074.
Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Photo Gallery
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Mark was a wonderful brother in law. When John was in Viet Nam, Mark visited me & his niece & nephew regularly, always with a gift in hand. It was a visit I looked forward to during a lonely time in my life. I felt his love through it all and the ending this story is that after John was wounded and admitted to Chelsea Naval Hospital, Mark drove to Boston, picked John up and brought him home. It was a total surprise and a perfect ending to a difficult time. Thank you Mark.
Godspeed dear friend!
Fun-loving, generous, infectious smile and distinctive voice.
Jane and I will always remember the good times we shared golfing in both Myrtle Beach and Florida with you and your posse. Such fun. Mark was a kind and loveable gentleman who made us enjoy his warm embrace.
We are saddened to hear of Mark’s passing. Our condolences to Elaine and family.
Elaine, Chris, and Lauren – So sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. I can remember many warm memories as a child of our families doing things together. Mark and my father, Ted, drove and worked together at PNSY for years, and my mother, Bonnie, and Elaine with their sorority group. May you find comfort in this difficult time in the memories of the good times and the love shared. – Mark Adams
Elaine and Family, I want to offer you my sincere condolences. Mark was one of my best friends growing up. I will always remember him and all our experiences as kids. Please know that my heart is with you in this time of sadness. Mike Jacobs
Being good friends with Lauren I got the opportunity to spend a few vacations in north myrtle beach with Mark and Elaine. Mark made it extra special by having his homemade margaritas ready and waiting for us at arrival!! There’s so many moments to remember from those trips but the one time I’ll never forget is when we were all woken up by a fight outside in the hallway!! Mark and I spend about an hour peaking out the window in our “Jammie’s” analyzing the situation. I can begin to express how amazing a father he was to Lauren. He was her world! He’ll be forever missed. What a mark he made.
Many good times in Sanford at your mom and dads house – playing pool – lake cottage – my father Gilbert was very close to your mom. rest in Peace Mark. Much love.
My utmost condolences to Elaine, Christopher and Lauren. Mark and I travelled to the Portsmouth Shipyard for about 15 years. Something like 6,000 hours on the road together!! We talked about many things including the stocks he loved.
He was my best friend and we did many things together. He was a gentleman. He will be missed. Rest in Peace Mark.