Cynthia G. Proctor

Proctor, Cynthia Gwen (Meacham) HALFMOON, N.Y. Cynthia Gwen Meacham Proctor, of Smith Rd., entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at her residence, in the loving comfort and care of her family at her side. Born in Palo Alto, Calif. on April 9, 1958, she graduated from Delta High School, Clarksburg, Calif. in 1976 and was the salutatorian of her graduating class. Always an excellent student, Cindy went on to graduate from California State University, Sacramento, with a major in criminal justice. Shortly after graduation, Cindy was hired by the State of California, Franchise Tax Board, as a supervisor in the "Receiving Department," responsible for initial processing of all California state tax returns. Cindy's primary interest was with the criminal justice system, so she transferred to the California Department of Justice, first working in the Fingerprinting Division, and then as the supervisor of the California Missing and Exploited Children Clearing House. One of her many talents was in computer graphics and she designed missing children posters for the state. In addition, Cindy had extensive national and international involvement with other agencies associated with missing children location and recovery. Later she accepted a promotion to field representative in the Firearms Registration Division and did firearms dealer inspection and compliance audits throughout the state of California. She also served as a volunteer with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, assisting them with their investigations related to missing and exploited children in the county. While attending a Missing Children Conference in Washington, DC, she met Diane Vigars, the New York state representative for missing children. They became close friends and travel buddies. On one of her trips to New York, Diane introduced Cindy to Tim Proctor. They became friends and partners and were married on July 5, 1997. Cindy sold her home in California and transferred to New York to be with Tim. After her marriage she became a loving step mom to Tim's children, Jeff and Lindsay Proctor. After arriving in New York, Cindy was employed by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. She worked in the Bureau of Justice Funding as a program representative II, where she assisted law enforcement and not for profit agencies in and around New York City with grant funding and monitoring. While working at DCJS, she acquired many friends. Cindy was always a person to think of everyone else first and make sure they were happy and comfortable. She had an exemplary work ethic and her co-workers often referred to her as "Cindy.com". Whether you were fixing plumbing, chopping wood or needed help with a letter, Cindy was always there to help. If she didn't know how to do something, she would figure it out. She also volunteered to assist in the DCJS Needy Fund with fundraising events and their annual Christmas shopping expeditions for needy families in the area. Cindy and Tim enjoyed traveling to different parts of the country and quiet weekends visiting the Adirondacks. She loved hiking, animals (especially her two cats Missy and Emma) and spending time with her family, whether they were on the East or West coast. Springtime was Cindy's favorite season, because she loved to design and plant many beautiful flower gardens around her home. Cindy is survived by her husband, Timothy A. Proctor of Halfmoon; stepson, Jeffrey L. Proctor of Halfmoon; stepdaughter, Lindsay C. Proctor and fianc? Jonathan Wagoner of Bethlehem; parents, Glenn and Maralyn Meacham of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; brother, Michael and Janet Meacham of Fort Bragg, Calif.; sister, Gina and Emerson Schenck of Herald, Calif.; special loving aunt, Dana Patton of Thornton, Colo. Her loving nieces and nephews are Erin Swete, Shana Meacham, Wesley Meacham, Sheridan and Nichole Schenck, Kayla Schenck and Shelby Schenck. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial service on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 63 Mountain View Ave, Colonie. There are no calling hours. Private committal service will be held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065, 518-371-5454.