NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Yolande (Bedard) Cyr, 89, of West Roxbury, Massachusetts, formerly of North Adams, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Born on April 27, 1937, in Montreal, Quebec, Yolande was the daughter of the late Alfred and Omerine (Lemay) Bedard. She was raised and educated in Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot, Quebec, before moving to North Adams following her marriage.

Above all, Yolande cherished her family and the simple pleasures of a life well lived. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she found her greatest happiness in the company of those she loved. She had a passion for cooking and took particular joy in preparing meals for family and friends, sharing her French-Canadian heritage through cherished recipes and traditions. A woman of many talents, Yolande also enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting, and gardening. Her creativity, warmth, and care were reflected in everything she made and in the home she lovingly maintained.

Yolande married her beloved husband, Henry A. Cyr, on August 24, 1957. Together, they shared more than 57 years of marriage before his passing on January 23, 2015.

She leaves behind her devoted daughter, Helen Boyle and her husband, James, of West Roxbury; two granddaughters, Jessica Harris and her husband, Mitchell, of Foxboro, and Alyson Griesche and her husband, Zachary, of Walpole; and four cherished great-grandchildren, Tessa, Henry, Sawyer, and Maeve. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Yolande was predeceased by her siblings, Guy Bedard, Roland Bedard and Lyse Bedard.

A woman of faith, Yolande was a communicant of St. John Chrysostom Church in West Roxbury and formerly of Holy Family Church in North Adams.

Throughout her working years, Yolande was a dedicated and valued employee. She retired from the Food Service Department at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, having previously worked in the cafeteria at McCann Technical High School and at Hunter Outdoor Products.

Yolande will be remembered for her loving devotion to her family, her strong faith, her many talents, and the traditions she so thoughtfully preserved. Her legacy lives on in the generations of family she cherished and in the countless memories they will hold dear.

Funeral Notice:  A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Yolande Cyr will be celebrated on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 70 Marshall Street, North Adams, Massachusetts. Burial will follow at Southview Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, November 2, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 West Main Street, North Adams, Massachusetts.

Memorial donations may be made to Blood Cancer United at  Donate to Blood Cancer United or in care of the funeral home.

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