Fort Kent--- Philippe J. Cyr, 61, passed away peacefully October 29, 2023, at his home, following a brief illness, with his loving, devoted family at his side. He was born July 31, 1962, in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a son of the late Albe and Thalida (Pelletier) Cyr.

Phil had his own drywall company "Phil Cyr Drywall" for over 25 years. He was the best in business and worked several years in central Connecticut before relocating to the St. John Valley in 2003. His family was the center of his universe and cherished being able to spend as much time as he could to support all their endeavors. He was exceptionally proud as his grandchildren were born and he earned his title "Pepere." He was a master of the grill and loved to invite his friends and family over for his infamous Canadian chicken barbeques.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Laurie (Hebert) Cyr of Fort Kent ; four children, Morgan Butler and her husband Derrick of California, Joshua Cyr and his fiancée Jessica Morin of Fort Kent, Michelle Cyr of Presque Isle, and Austin Cyr of Green River, NB, Canada; two granddaughters, Katelyn and Mackenzie; eleven siblings, Paul Cyr, Robert Cyr, Marcel Cyr, Nicholas Cyr, Guildo Cyr, Richard Cyr, Bernadette Campbell, Louis-Marie Cyr, Alexandre Cyr, Andre Cyr, and Louiselle Booth; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Besides his parents, Phil was predeceased by two siblings, Guy Cyr and Elizabeth Michaud

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Friday, November 3, 2023, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Fort Kent. Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family Thursday 6-8:00 PM and Friday morning 8:30 – 9:30 AM at Lajoie Daigle Funeral Home, 14 E. Main St. Fort Kent. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.