Roger W. Cyrus MD

He was born on June 27, 1939, in New York, NY, the son of William Lawrence and Dixie Anne Cyrus.

Dr. Cyrus graduated from Wesleyan University in 1961 . He then obtained his medical degree from SUNY College of Medicine Downstate. Upon completion of his residency in 1966, Dr. Cyrus entered the US Air Force , as a commissioned medical officer. He served his country and was honorably discharged. After a fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital in 1974, Dr. Cyrus established a family practice in Westbrook where he cared for patients for 35 years. He was certified by the American Board of Pathology and the American Board of Family Practice. He retired from the practice of medicine in 2010.

Roger was a loving husband, faithful friend, caring compassionate physician, teacher, mentor, and a man of abiding faith. His passions included music and the opera, books, art, travel, cooking, and gardening. His beloved dog Finnegan was his constant companion.

Dr. Cyrus is survived by his wife Ann Elaine Pothin Cyrus; her children Timothy Pothin, Margaret Pothin, John Pothin and Geoffrey Pothin and their families; and his cousins Sandra Miller, and Lila Miller.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 10th at 11am in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 232 Durham Rd., Madison, CT. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be mde to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. To sign the online guest book visit www.swanfuneralhomemadison.com.