LYNN — Mrs. Irene R. (Pazyra) Cyr, 90, of Lynn, died peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family, after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Roland J. Cyr, of Lynn, with whom she shared 50 loving years of marriage. Born and raised in Chelsea and Revere, she was the daughter of the late Stanislaus and Apolonia (Hardel) Pazyra. Irene resided in Lynn for more than 65 years. She worked as a housekeeper for the Lynn Public School Department at Pickering Middle School for many years.
She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, and formerly St. Jean Baptiste Parish. Devoted to the blessed mother, she looked forward to her daily rosary prayer. Irene was a marvelous cook, who enjoyed making her favorite dishes for her family to enjoy. She also was an avid BINGO player, and loved to crochet.
She is survived by her five daughters, Diane Keagle and her husband William Jr. of Maryland, Linda Taylor and her husband Wayne of Lynn, Janice Oliver and Domenic Secondiani of Beverly, Joyce Arsenault of Lynn, and Lisa Manley and her husband Keith of Maryland, 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, her sister Helen Vecchiarello of Revere, and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Angela Ford, Anna Chaklos, Joseph, Jane and Frank Pazyra.
Service information: Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home 426 Broadway, (Rt. 129) Lynn, followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30am in Sacred Heart Church. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-8 p.m. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss.