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Cynthia Coit Obituary

Cynthia (Blankenship) Coit Sept. 25, 1947-Feb. 14, 2009 At age 61, Cynthia went home to her Lord unexpectedly on Valentine's Day. Graduate of Pacific Grove High School and Monterey Peninsula College. She loved all things video, space, science, sewing, cats and her family. She was an accomplished violin and flute player. As a singer, she was fantastic. Her music will be missed. Cynthia is survived by her loving husband of 39 2/3 years, Dennis; children, David, Sarah and Mary, sons-in-law Steve and Jay; daughter-in-law Misty; grandchildren Kaitlan and Jonathan; parents Stanley and Mabel Blankenship; brother Stan, and many other relatives and friends Cynthia will be Celebrated at a memorial service Sat. Feb. 28, 2009 at 5:00 pm at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 479 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Feb. 22, 2009.

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Tania MackaninM

August 28, 2018

Cindy was a terrific person I enjoyed seeing her 2nd being with her I will miss hersmiles

Pauline Jacobsen

March 1, 2009

To the family of Cynthia, I was so saddened to read of her passing.

My deepest sympathy to you all.

Jerre Hutchins

February 27, 2009

Cynthia...you were in my wedding in 1953. What a cute little girl you were carrying flowers down the aisle. I know your family will miss you very much. I am the sister to Donna Blankenship. My name is Jerre

Mary Coit

February 24, 2009

I will miss you mother. You were truly wonderful and kind. Every day I will think of you for the rest of my life. The world was a better place with you in it.

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