Betty Ann Cyr

Betty Ann (Clark) Cyr, 92, was called home Tuesday night surrounded by her family. She was born February 12, 1933 at home in Pomfret, Vermont, a daughter of the late Maynard and Dora (Greenwood) Clark; and one of fourteen children.

Betty married her long-time love, Roland J Cyr Sr on February 14th, 1953. She was a member of St. Joseph Church of Willimantic and a homemaker. They were blessed with six children, twenty-four grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Her biggest accomplishment was her family, who will miss her dearly.

‍Betty enjoyed spending quality time with her children and grandchildren. She was an avid reader who believed you could travel anywhere while reading a book. Betty has visited every state in the USA with her family, except Hawaii. Her favorite music was country western, however, she sang along to all genres when inspired. She was known for making her families’ favorite homemade dinners. Her kitchen was always warmed with the recipes she shared.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Roland J. Cyr Sr., her oldest son, Roland J. Cyr Jr., her daughter-in-law, Helen Cyr, Grandaughter Virginia Cyr & Grandsons Timothy J. Cyr & Chiko B. Patel.

She is survived by her brother Norman Clark; daughter-in-law Susan Cyr, three sons, Roger and wife Patricia, Mark, David and his wife Diana and two daughters Cheryl Ausburger and her husband Greg, and Michelle Charafeddine and her husband Mohamad as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family and friends will gather at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St, Willimantic, CT 06226, on Monday, November 17, 2025 between the hours of 5-7:00pm.

A Catholic funeral mass will be at St Joseph Church, 99 Jackson St, Willimantic, CT 06226, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00 am. Betty’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers. A celebration of life luncheon will follow the mass.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to:

St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

501 St. Jude Place

Memphis, TN 38105

Stjude.org