Linda Cyr (Kleinsmith)

Linda (Kleinsmith) Cyr, 74, of East Hartford, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday (September 29, 2010) encircled by her caring family's love at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in White Plains, NY on March 15, 1936 a daughter of the late Frederick J. and Linda (Zarska) Kleinsmith, she had been a resident of East Hartford since 1961. Linda was a loving mother dedicated to her children. She was actively involved with and cherished her grandchildren. A devout Catholic, Linda was a faithful communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church, East Hartford and a member of their Retirees Club. Linda was a long-time active member of various chapters of Al-Anon in the Greater Hartford area and was always willing to help others in need. Linda enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing cards, Broadway Musicals, and ""Big Band"" music. She was also a loyal fan of the UCONN Women's basketball team, and the Boston Red Sox. Linda is survived by her husband and companion of fifty years, Roderick J. Cyr of East Hartford; two sons, Douglas J. Cyr and his wife, Sharon, of Cheshire, John D. Cyr of East Hartford; four daughters, Debbie Pattison and her husband, Stuart, of Trumbull, Diane J. Federico and her husband, Ralph, of East Hartford, Donna J. Szestakow of Wethersfield, Dorothy J. Vittner of Wethersfield; and fourteen adored grandchildren, Shayna, David, Phil, Matt, Danielle, Joe, Anthony, Jenna, Alex, Chelsea, Patrick, Christine, Dylan, and Brendan. She also leaves a brother, Frederick J. Kleinsmith, Jr. and his wife, Cathy, of Kingston, TN; a sister, Ida Ferris and her husband, Rev. Roger, of Seattle, WA; several nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Funeral services will be Monday (October 4th) at 9:30 a.m. from the D'Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Church, 370 May Road/Brandon Road, East Hartford with Rev. James Fanelli officiating. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family at Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Sunday (October 3rd) from 3-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Linda's name may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405 or CT Al-Anon/Al-Ateen, Family Groups of Connecticut, CTAFG, P.O. Box 310711, Newington, CT 06131-0711. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.