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Cynthia Glidden Obituary
Cynthia was born on February 20, 1957 in Fitchburg, a daughter of the late Carlos C. Whitney, Jr. and her mother Nancy V. (Piermarini) McCarthy.
Cynthia is survived by her sons, Jesse Glidden and his wife, Rosanna of Fitchburg, Tim Glidden and his wife, Megan of Shirley, sisters, Donna M. Field and her husband, David of Leominster, Carla A. Whitney and her fiancé, Peter Nelson of Lunenburg, grandchildren, Nadia, Aidan, Gavin and Greyson, nieces and nephews, Shane Cardona and his wife, Tabitha of Ashburnham, Daniel Cardona of Leominster, Anthony Cepeda, Jr. of Ayer, Olivia Cepeda of Leominster, her former spouse, Jimmy Glidden.
Mrs. Glidden graduated from Leominster High School Class of 1975 and she attended Salem State.
She was a bartender for many years at the Captains Lounge on the Whalom Lakefront. Her later years were spent working in the banking industry and customer service. She also enjoyed volunteering in her daughter-in-law's daycare and being with her beloved grandchildren.
Cynthia loved country music, crossword puzzles, sudoku and bingo.
The family would like to thank her hospice team as well as the nurses and staff at the Fitchburg Healthcare Center 3 West and the Active Life Adult Day Health Care of Fitchburg.
Glidde
Calling hours are from 2:00-4:00 pm on Friday, December 17 with a prayer service at 4:00 pm in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd. Fitchburg
The family asks that donations be made to The Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts / New Hampshire chapter in lieu of flowers.
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Friend
January 14, 2024
Still so very hard to accept the someone that could light up a room with her undeniable spirit is gone from this world. My mischievous, childhood friend. Smart and adventurous; kind and generous.
I will never forget you.
Suzanne LaCross
December 29, 2021
I was shocked and saddened by the news that Cindy passed away. We were neighbors growing up and all spent countless hours back and forth to each other's homes. Those years provided wonderful memories of a simpler times.
I am so sorry Nancy, Donna and Carla. I recall Cindy as joyful and smart. That is what I will remember about her.
Phyllis Lewis
December 17, 2021
Nancy, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter..May she Rest in Peace..My thoughts and prayers are with you...Love, Phyllis
Susan siart
December 16, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss of Cynthia..
Marty MacLean
December 15, 2021
Tim and Jesse.
My deepest sympathy to both of you and your families. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Love you, Gram
Michael Kerrigan
December 15, 2021
My deepest sympathy to her family. Cynthia's heart and personality were solid gold. I cannot ever forget all the happy times and memories from the seventies and eighties. She is now in heaven.
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