"I OFFTEN THINK OF U ... WHEN I WALK IN THE OFFICE AT WORK THEIRS NO CINDY TO TELL MY STORIES TOO.. I MISS U A LOT I THINK OF WHAT U WOULD SAY ABOUT MY STORIES NOW.. THEIR WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER U NO MATTER WHAT U WERE THE BEST LOVE U TODAY AND FOREVER MISSY BOO"
In loving memory of
Cynthia Mary Small
February 5, 1950 - April 24, 2009
Bristol, RI - Cynthia Mary Gay Small, 58, born in Waterbury, CT and eight year resident of Bristol, RI, died at home, in the arms of her husband and surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Jonathan A. Small for 28 years and a loving mother of Christopher Adam Small, his fiance Joanna Almeida, and their daughter Aubrey Gianna Small also from Bristol. She is survived by her sister Sheila and husband Eddy Kaytis of Tolland, CT and Pamela Gay of So. Windham, CT, her sister Kathleen and husband, Steven Coyner from Albuquerque, NM, her sister Rose and husband Neil Kielski from Suffield, CT and her brother Joseph Dubicki from West Suffield, CT and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Diane Sczepanik and her mother, Jennie Dubicki of Connecticut. She was an employee of East Side Medical laboratory and a former employee of Grove Hill Medical Center in New Britain, CT. She was a wonderful mother and nonnie to her family. Friends and family are welcome to celebrate her life at a memorial service on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 5:30pm in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. Family will continue to receive friends and relatives immediately following the service. She will be interred in Center Cemetery in Burlington, CT at the convenience of her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of RI at 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. We will forever miss her.
Tributes
"I share your sorrow in Cindy's loss. She had so much to look forward to in the prime of her life. May good memories sustain you during this very difficult time. Love, Betty Seideman"
"My dear cousin Jono - I'm so sorry to hear about Cindy. You're in my thoughts and prayers."
"Cindy was a wonderful person to work with, we shared our need for perfection and computer intails and name intials, I will miss the way she could make me laugh. but she is in a better place now and not suffering anymore. so she finally has peace. Love, Cindy Samson"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss."
"To all- I know Cindy is finally out of pain,and starting her new journey..but I miss her already. Cindy IS that"nicest,funniest,most caring person"....everyone knows someone like this and to me she was the one. Thank you John,Eddy, and Sheila for inviting us into your lives for many special times that will be my memories to hold on to. My prayers are with all of the families. Love, Annie,Pat, Mel and Roxy"
"Jono, I still call him that, too, Chip!I know the love you feel in your heart and the void her passing has left you with. My regret is that I never got to know Cindy. I have enjoyed reading all of what her loved ones have said and it makes me wish even more that I could have sat down with her and talked! My heart is truly with you, Chris and your family. I believe she looks down with love on you all...a guardian angel as Tony has been for my family. May God bless you and keep you...Love, Debbie"
"My sister-in-love, Cindy Small, was and will always be an inspiration to me and the many close friends and family members that she touched over the years. I am so sad that she is no longer with us. My heart breaks for my brother, my nephew, my great-niece, Aubrey and her Mom because they are the ones who loved and relied on her most. I am sad too for Cindy's brother and sisters as they have already endured such losses in their lives. Cindy has always been the cement of the family. She truly loved hers and we will all miss her dearly. My heart is with all of you."
"Jono and who still calls you Jono?; My thoughts are with you and Chris at this time and my entire family wanted to extend their sympathy also... An OLD Friend"
"Thank you Cindy for all the memories you have given me all these years. Who could not miss the times at Pat and Tom's camp on the lake. The "bugs" always come to my mind when I go there. I know that you wanted a special area built so none of the bugs would get to you. My special memory is your wedding, I still have photos tucked away showing that special day in the backyard. Thank you for being there on my special day 5 years ago... Always in my heart.. Michael, Terry, and Owen"
"My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you who are friends and family of Cindy. I to had the honor of having Cindy as a friend and a co-worker. She was always very sweet to me and always took the time even during a crazy work day to ask how my family was doing, and for those of you who know me i always have a long story, but she never complained! Chris i just wanted to tell you that your mom was so very proud of you, and you were the love of her life. There was not a day that went by that she didnt speak of you and your beautiful daughter. Im sure you have heard that a million times, but its true. Ialso just lost my mother august of 08 and she was my best friend. There is not a day that goes by that i dont think of her, its still very painful to talk about even to think about her, but time heals all wounds. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, and Cindy will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. DavenaJackie-doosmom."
"Cindy loved life, her family, and her friends. She lived in the moment,all the while planning for the future. She knew the gift of a loving husband, Jon, and that he would truly love her, in sickness and in health. She knew that Christopher was an incredible guy heaven help the teachers who didn't immediately recognize his gifts. She knew that Chris had chosen a perfect partner in Joanna, and then they gifted her with Aubrey. Cindy shared her many talents with Aubrey, who brought Cindy many hours of sunshine. She knew the joy of both extended families, who valued her for exactly who she was. When she knew her time with us was almost done, she still managed to demonstrate her love in many ways. If we can wrap ourselves in that love, as she wrapped her family and friends with her beautiful quilts, she will live on in us. Goodbye for now, sweet cousin, but we'll meet again someday!"
"My thoughts and prays are with you all. I will miss Cindy, she was a wonderful person, who will be missed by all. Missi Boo 2"
"Cindy will be missed, my deepest sympathy to her family and friends! I will keep you all in my heart and prayers. With love - Jan"
"My sympathy goes out to the family cindy will be missed.. i became close with cindy while we worked together i miss her a lot. she was a good person and would be willing to help me out .. i found a poem i would like to shear it ALTHOUGH YOUR WORK ON EARTH IS DONE. YOUR LIFE IN HEAVEN HAS JUST BEGUN YOUR SYRUGGLES HERE WERE HARD AND LONG BUT THEY'RE OVER NOW,YOU'RE FINALLY HOME Life wasn't easy, by choice or fate A decision made,sometimes too late A fight to the finish,always strong Rest easy my friend, you're finally home ...... i will miss her love forever missy boo ="
"My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you.I,too,will miss my friend forever.I love you Smalley! Karen"
"Twenty-eight years ago I received the gift of a daughter-in-law. Cindy became a dear and loving friend, devoted wife to my son and Mother to an amazing grandson. She worked with our new grand-daughter, Joanna to love and guide with Chris a true gift in Aubrey. We will all continue to hear her voice and be led by her wonderful ways and love into the future. What a privilage to have had her in our lives!"