WINDSOR, VT
Cynthia M. Brennan, 80, a resident of New York City, and formerly of Windsor, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 21, at Calvary Hospital in Bronx, NY.
She was born September 11, 1934 in Windsor. She received her schooling in Windsor and graduated from Windsor High School in 1952. She attended Simmons College in Boston, MA and graduated from 1956. She was employed at various businesses including Macy's Department Store in New York City until moving to Bermuda where she worked as a marketing retailer. She returned to New York in 1962, where she was employed by Pinkerton Detective Agency and did accounting for a nanny service. Cynthia most recently was employed by the City of New York Department of Corrections until her retirement in 2007.
She was an avid reader and was fond of animals and her pets, especially her dog "Pip". She also enjoyed vacationing on the coast of Maine.
She was predeceased by her mother and stepfather, Evelyn and Seth Mead.
Survivors include one half brother, Daniel J. Mead and his wife, Janet of Hartland, and one cousin, James Conley of Pasadena, CA.
At her request there will be no formal services. Committal services will be held at the convenience of the family in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in St. Johnsbury, VT.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society at PO Box 702, Brownsville, VT 05037.
The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Vilma and Bonnie of New York City for their friendship and kindness towards Cynthia. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is assisting with the arrangements.