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Cynthia Atterbury Obituary
Cynthia J. Goldsmith Atterbury of Flat Rock, NC, died Tuesday evening, October 28, 2008.
She was born in Warwick, NY to James and Mildred Goldsmith and grew up in Goshen, NY where she was a 1956 graduate of Goshen Central High School. She attended Colorado Woman's College in Denver, CO and Katherine Gibbs in Providence, RI.
Prior to moving to Flat Rock, NC in 1993, she resided for many years in the Baltimore, MD area and in Rancho Mirage, CA.
As a young girl, she developed a strong love of nature and gardening which remained an abiding commitment and source of pleasure throughout her life. She never lost her childhood sense of awe for nature or her passion for creating beautiful gardens.
Surviving are her husband, R. Rennie Atterbury, III; a sister, Beryl G. Yungman of Warwick, NY; a niece, Bry Yungman Stewart of Denver, CO; a son, Charles E. Conklin, III; a stepson, S. Ward Atterbury of New York City and a stepdaughter, Kendall C.B. Atterbury of Stratford, CT.
Services and burial will be in New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Four Season Hospice and Palliative Care, 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to your local hospice chapter.
An online register book is available at www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center, Hendersonville, NC is in charge of the arrangements.
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Jim Rooney
November 6, 2008
Dear Rennie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time. We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Jim and Vicki Rooney
Brian Sajko
November 4, 2008
Dear Rennie--
Just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Know that the Eureka College family is your family and that we are always here for you. God bless you. Brian
Vickie King-Heritage Ensemble
November 4, 2008
Dear Rennie & Family - I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God provide you with the comfort you need during your time of sorrow.
Luann Hranka
November 3, 2008
Dearest Rennie,
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel for your loss of Cynthia. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
With deepest sympathy,
Luann
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Jurg Zundel
November 2, 2008
Dear Rennie
Jodi and I would like to express our condolences to you. We often think of you, and I especially remember the times when I had the opportunity to work with you and benefited from your sage advice.
We are wishing you well in this difficult time. Please look us up should you be in the neighborhood (Zurich, Switzerland).
Warm regards,
Jurg & Jodi Zundel
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