Renald “Frenchie” Cyr

November 15, 1937-March 20, 2019

Renald Cyr, 81, died March 20, 2019 at the Bellingham Hospice House in Bellingham, WA.

Renald, who was better known as Ronald, Ron, or Frenchie, was born November 15, 1937 in Baie-Trinite, Quebec, Canada to Willie and Eva (Bouchard) Cyr. He was one of 6 boys. He is survived by his son Kevin, his daughter Nathalie, his brother Rheo and sister-in-law Bertha.

Ron enjoyed a career as a lineman, working from California to Alaska. During retirement, he enjoyed gardening and sharing the fruits of his labor, reading non-fiction books, and hiking the mountains of Whatcom and Skagit counties. He was a master gardener and loved to share his knowledge, flowers and vegetables ensuring the senior center and care center always had plenty. He was always active whether walking, hiking, or riding his bike, which he did all the way into Bellingham.

He was active in his church, The Unity Church of Bellingham, welcoming everyone and making sure they had coffee. After church, he was typically found enjoying a book at Barnes & Noble. Ron was also involved in the Blaine Senior Center where he was known as Frenchie by most and he could be found enjoying puzzles, crosswords, and sudoku. He always made copies of the daily crosswords and sudoku so others could also enjoy it, and many of the puzzles he purchased are hanging on the wall of the Blaine Senior Center. Frenchie enjoyed playing cribbage and would teach anyone interested in learning.

Ron was a kind and generous man. Always with a story, Ron took pride in helping others and making sure he shared all the knowledge, resources, and tools he had available. His laugh, and stories will be missed, but please join us in celebrating his life at the Unity Church of Bellingham, 1095 Telegraph Road, May 19 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.