- Date Of Birth: March 9, 1933
- Date Of Death: July 9, 2019
- State: Connecticut
Yvette was born on March 9, 1933, in Vermont, daughter of the late Albert and Eva (Parenteau) Blair. Yvette met the love of her life while in the Franco-American Glee Club. Her performance of “O Holy Night” and “Ave Maria” got her future husband’s attention. Forced to sit together at the front of the bus on a Glee Club trip because they both suffered from motion sickness, a bond was formed that only grew stronger over the years. She became the proud family matriarch who tirelessly and lovingly worked behind the scenes supporting her husband’s musical career.
Nothing brought her more joy than his serenading her. Over the years her grandchildren were her greatest treasures. When Yvette was in a room you could count on laughter and good food. She loved to cook and one of her greatest joys was hosting holiday dinners. No one ever left the Cyr home hungry. Her deep faith kept her in demand whenever someone was in need. You could always count on Memere’s prayers being answered.
