Cynthia Ann Hughes, 45, of Miller Street, Norwich, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 22, 2010, at her home with her family by her side after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born June 30, 1964 in Sidney, NY, Cindy was the daughter of Harry and Roberta (Riley) Fletcher. She graduated from Sidney High School and received her Associates Degree from Mohawk Valley Community College. Cindy was a “Senior Litigation Specialist” for New York Central Mutual Insurance Company in Sherburne, and had previously worked for Preferred Mutual Insurance Company.
Known for her adventurous spirit, Cindy enjoyed playing racquetball, four-wheeling, and kayaking. She volunteered every year to help with the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament, and was an avid New York Mets fan.
Cindy is survived by her loving children, Derek and Kayla Hughes, of Norwich; their father, Stuart Hughes, of Norwich; her parents, Harry Fletcher, of Lillian, Alabama and Roberta Snow and her husband, Richard, of Lake Placid, Florida; her sisters and their husbands, Joanne and Randy Fritz, of Oneonta, Kathy and John Miller of Guilford, and Teresa and Grant Whaley of Norwich; a niece, Jessica and her husband Tom Becker and their children, Kathleen and Hunter, of Greene; and six nephews, Jason Manderville and Bambi and their children, Desirae, Ondrea and Jairus, of Lisle, Joseph Dascano of Virginia, Joshua Miller of Denver, Colorado, Justin Miller, serving with the Air Force in San Antonio, Texas, and Tyler and Ryan Marszal, of Unadilla. Cindy is also survived by many, many friends.
Memorial services for Cindy will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at St. Bartholomew’s Church. Friends are invited to call at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Friends will also gather following the service at Taylor’s Country House, Co. Rt. 320, at 2:00 p.m. Met’s attire is strongly encouraged.
Cindy’s family will provide flowers. Please make contributions in Cindy’s memory to the American Cancer Society, or Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.
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Stuart,
I am so very sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. Colleen told me about it. I can’t imagine the pain you and your family are going through right now but I hope you’ll take rest in the fact that your wife’s pain and suffering have ended and she will soon be with the Lord. I will say a special prayer for all of you.
God bless,
Tom
Stu, Kayla, Derek, Kathy, Joanne, Bert and Teresa- Thank you for allowing me to be a part of Cindy’s last days. It was an honor and priviledge to be with her. You are an incredible family.
I loved being around Cindy- we made each other laugh- a lot- over the past 12 years! We couldn’t decide who deserved the title of “Trouble” more! She will always hold a very special place in my heart and I will cherish my memories with her. With thanks-
God Bless-
MC
I wish I could be there to celebrate Cindy’s life on Saturday … she was one of those special friends that you so rarely get the opportunity to have. So much laughter, so many memories, not to mention a heart-felt thank you for convincing me to “go on one little date” with the man who would become the most wonderful husband a woman could ever ask for. She forgave me for being a life-long Yankee fan; if I could make it there this weekend, I would even wear a Mets’ jersey to Taylor’s – she meant that much to me!
It didn’t matter that I moved hundreds of miles away; whenever we talked on the phone or caught up with each other on my return visits, it was as if no time had passed. So I am sure when we meet again, it will be the same there too … so until we laugh together again, my friend, I will miss you.
Stu, Derek, Kayla, and Bert,
I was Cindy’s golf partner for two years at CCC. I called her and asked her to golf me because of her infectious spirit. She made me laugh a lot and every time we when out to golf it was an adventure of laughter and giggles. Something weird always happened on the golf course and we would be crossing our legs to keep from wetting our shorts because we laughed so hard! I know how much she enjoyed her family and was very proud of her children’s accomplishments. I will forever hold a dear place in my heart for and cherish my memories of such a great woman!
Warm regards, Gina
I am usually good with words but this time I struggle. Cindy was a piece of me and she will continue to be my mentor and my role model. Thank you for allowing me the honor of being a part of Cindy’s life. I am deeply moved by the dedication, strength and love that your family has shown to all of us that loved her. I hope and I pray that in the days to come, we will each reflect back upon the many moments that she brought sunshine into our world and that through those memories we will gain the strength to have faith, to believe and to laugh again.
Bobby, Dick and family,
Words cannot express our deepest sorrow for your loss. Please know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers and we will continue to hold you in our hearts.
Sharon and Alan Hulbert
Cindy was a great person!
The patience she showed trying to teach me to play racquetball…we had a lot of laughs.
I’ll miss the times sitting on my patio, b-tching about men and life in general.
I’ve said a lot of prayers for her over the past few years, and will continue to pray for the family too.
God Bless all of you,
Denise
Tom and John Connolly (of Maine Endwell High School Basketball) and their family would like to extend their condolences to Derek and his family in their loss of Cindy.
Stu, Kayla, Derek, Kathy, Joanne, Bert, and Teresa,
The last time I was in Norwich was last June. The kids and I stopped over to the house to visit while we were in town. It was on June 30th, Cindy’s 45th birthday and she looked fantastic. You would never know she had been battling cancer for 5 years. I took a picture of Stu, Cindy, Derek, Kayla, and my 3 kids all together on their couch. That is how I will remember Cindy with her dark hair, blue eyes, tanned complexion, and smiling. She put up a brave fight and I will miss her. While she may be gone from this Earth she will always be in our hearts and our memories. May you all take comfort in the support of your friends and family who share your loss.
Love,
Colleen
Cindy and I are part of a special sisterhood-the 4th floor of Chenango Memorial. Cindy was my mentor, my confidant, my friend, my sister. We would walk the halls with our poles and chemo hanging and laugh at all kinds of crazy thing. Derek and Kayla, you are first and foremost in her heart and her soul. She was and is so proud of you. She was a very courageous lady and I will miss my friend dearly.
Cindy was a great person!
The patience she showed trying to teach me to play racqetball…we had a lot of laughs.
I’ll miss the times sitting on my patio, complaining about men, and life in general
I’ve said a lot of prayers for her over the past few years, and I will continue to pray for her family.
God bless all of you,
Denise
Dear Stu and family,
I was very sorry to hear about your wife. Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Terri (Paino)
Cindy will be truly missed.
I enjoyed working and playing with Cindy.
We enjoyed our adventures on our 4 wheelers.
My husband Bob and I wish or send you our thought and prayers.
Laura and I heard about the sad news recently – our thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially Stu, Derek and Kayla. I had the good fortune of getting to know Cindy and the family through my coaching duties with Derek (and alongside Stu). We wish you strength and peace in your time of sorrow.
Laura and I heard about the sad news recently – our thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially Derek, Kayla and Stu. I had the opportunity to get to know Cindy while coaching Derek several years ago. We wish you strength and peace in your time of sorrow.
Family of Cindy
Our Thoughts & Prayers go out to the family. May the memories of Cindy get you through these rough times. She was such a great person.
Deepest Sympathy
Professional Home Care
I’m very sorry to hear about Cindy. Even tho words cannot erase the hurt to the ones left behind, the Bible promises us all a resurrection in John 5:28.29. And the Psalm 37:29 says we will reside on earth forever. But my favorite scripture is Rev. 21:3,4 that promises there will be no more death, sickness or pain.
Thse scriptures all bring so much comfort to me because I know that God didn’t take my loved ones from me as many people believe and I have the hope of seeing all my family and friends again in the near future when God’s Kingdom comes that we have all prayed for in the Lord’s Prayer.
Of course it still hurts not to have them here with me now but God has given me the hope in his word, the Bible that when the time is right they will be with me. I hope that you all experience this same comfort that I do from these words in the Bible.
Sincerely, Dee Bishop
I would like to express my deepest sympathies and wish that I could be there to express them in person, as well as celebrate her life with you. I know that Cindy suffered much these past years, but still one can not prepare for the grief that follows her passing. Please know you are in my prayers and thoughts. May the Lord bless you with the comfort that only He can give. All my love, Robin Strope Coules & family (Cindy’s cousin)
Stuart, we are so sorry to here about your wife. The path she is taking now is a much better one, she’ll be guided by GOD. The loss of a loved one is very hard, but to see them suffer is worse. I did that with my mom for two years, so i can say i know the pain your feeling. Even though i didn’t get to know her as well as others, she is relieved the journey of pain is over. GOD bless you and your family,He will help you make it through the ruff days ahead. Sincerely Doug and Penny
“death has separated us, but not completely. We have not parted forever. I am only living away from you for a while”. i worked with cindy @ preferred when she was single & then @ ncym when she was a married mother. she was such a tom boy i never would have believed she would have kids. but she did & they really were her world. i have no memory of cindy ever having a bad day where she would take it out on someone. always a smile, a joke or kind word. my heart & thoughts are with her family now
We are so sorry to hear of Cindy’s passing. The last time we saw Cindy was in Target last year , she looked great. She smiled and laughed and never spoke of her illness. I remember the days in Sidney when we played softball together, what a great athelete. Please know we are thinking of the entire family and may you find peace in the wonderful memories you have of her. Love, Jackie & Dennis
My very deepest symathy goes out to all of you….she was a wonderful person! I also will miss her and will forever cherish our friendship! You now have the best guardian angel watching over you!!! Love and prayers , Lisa Terry and family
Deb worked with Cindy when Cindy was at Preferred Mutual. And I got to know Cindy when she first started dating Stu. We had a lot of fun and talked alot about life itself. It was through Cindy that Deb and I started dating. Cindy was always the first to ask “how’s it going with you and Deb?” And after Deb and I got engaged, she was one of the first to congratulate us. Cindy was always enthusiastic and energetic. And very competitive when it came to sports. But most of all she was always encouraging. Definately one of the bravest people I’ve ever known. Our hearts and prayers go out to Stu, Derek and Kayla and all of her family. Ron and Deb
Stu, Derek & Kayla
I met Cindy when working at Preferred. Since we lived at the time, at Meads Pond trailer park we car pooled to work. She had such a great sense of humor and was always so energetic. She will surely be missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Maria
To the friends and family of Cindy
–Hold dear the fond memories you have of Cindy. She was a remarkable person who left a lasting impression on many of us.
Remember that she is always with you. She will remain in your hearts forever.
Derek, Stu, Kayla, & Family Members, I would like to extend my prayers & deepest sympathies. She will be truly missed. I will miss the times going into her office @ nycm & just talking sports. “Beleive me she knew her stuff” Becoming Max’s friend during his time of need the past 3yrs ment so much to him he loved talking to Cindy as she helped him through his difficult times. Cindy was one of most courageous persons I have ever met. God Bless You
Kayla, Derek and Stu,
We were very sad to hear of Cindy’s passing. She was a fighter and an inspiration to everyone.
With deep sympathy,
The Phelan Family
So sorry to hear of Cindy’s passing. I never met Cindy, but Mom and Dad would keep up informed on how she was doing. We have been praying for her all along. We will continue to keep all of her family in our prayers.
I got to know Cindy through work as my boss when she was in the Casualty unit. She was easy to approach and worked hard to keep us at ease. My fondest memories of her was our banter back and forth about her Mets and my Yankees. Cindy will never be forgotten – her personality made a lasting imprint on everyone she knew. My families thoughts and prayers are with you all as she was a great lady. Larry,Valerie & Taylor Bates.
I am so sorry for your loss! I only met Cindy once at her mother’s retirement party. I remember her as a very nice and charming person and funny! Just remember that she is at peace now and watching over her family!!
I have known Cindy for over 36 years. Her spirit and
energy was beautiful. And all her family and friends
that knew her should feel blessed to have been a part of her life.
Dear Kathy, You were truly Cindy’s best friend and she so appreciated all the help that you gave her. Try to see the wind blowing through the trees, and hear Cindy”s song in the breeze, for she has finally been set free…
My heart felt condolences to all.
Love always, Steve Gaydorus…
We are very sad to hear of Cindy’s passing,Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time. Dennis,Lisa,Ashley, & Marysa
Dear Stuart and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We only met Cindy once but thought she was a lot of fun and full of life. Cindy has another mission in life and it is something we will never understand. She left behind two beautiful children that share a piece of her being and they will give you the strength to get through this difficult loss. We know exactly what you are feeling. Our thoughts and prayers to you and Cindy’s family and friends. Reese, Connie, Stacy, Scott Basham
Bobbi, Dick and Family —
We wish to express our deepest sympathy at this time of great sorrow.
May you have comfort that Cindy is in God’s hands and is at peace.
I wish to express my sympathy to Cindys family since her recent passing. She was a sweet friend to me in high school and on the few times we reconnected recently she was the same sweet girl. I believe she will live again and be healthy happy and able to see her family again real soon. may she rest in peace after her long struggle. She always spoke of her love for her children and family.
To the families and friends of Cindy Fletcher Hughes: I don’t know how to put in words how much Cindy has touched my life. Her wonderful smile will stick with me forever. Her strength and courage was unbelievable. The love she shared even through the sickest of times for her. I remember like it was yesterday Cindy and Kathy coming into our downtown store. Cindy asking me how things were going and I breaking down crying because the doctors thought I may have cancer as she was going through so much. Cindy just reached out and hugged me as strong as she could. My memories of Cindy date to way back in time when we were little poopers riding the same bus, asking me about my brother Wayne and then dating my brother Wayne, graduation then adult hood to her becoming a proud Mommy. I will cherish these memories forever. Cindy’s life was cut too short for her here on Earth with us, but God has plans for her and it’s ok. In closing I would like to say nothing more than….GO METS just special for you Cindy! I will always cherish the friendship we had. Kindest Personal Regards, Christina M. Townsend – Guilford, NY
Lisa,Jon Foulds Macaylyn Bonner
we would just like too say that we are very sorry about your
loss. God bless your family Lisa Jon Foulds
Macaylyn Bonner
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