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Cynthia Cooley Obituary
Cindy departed from her earthly life, at her home, on May 16, 2025 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. During her illness Cindy was under the loving care of Hospice. Her mom, son and daughter were also a big part of her end-of-life care.
Cindy was born May 1, 1963 in Hartford, CT to William and Janice Cooley. She lived her youth in Enfield, having moved to Stafford Springs as a teenager.
Cindy graduated from Stafford High School and Asnuntuck Community College. She held many different positions during her life and at the time of her passing she was employed at Tri-County Greenhouse where she shared her love of gardening with her beloved clients.
The ocean, reading a good book, cooking and being with her extended family (the American Legion) brought her great joy. Oh, and she loved her Harley and the experiences owning one brought.
Left behind to mourn besides her many friends are her mom Janice Lutzen, son Michael and partner Jennie St. Pierre, daughter Carissa and spouse Tyler Sawyer. She was blessed with four grandsons, Vincent Bascetta, Teo, Carson and Desmond Sawyer. She always looked forward to their visits and had daily phone calls with Carissa and (the boys). Cindy also leaves behind a special friend Mickey. Cindy was predeceased by her father William J, and brother William R. Cooley.
To honor Cindy's wishes there are no formal services; however, there will be a celebration of life at the Stafford American Legion at a later date.
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for Cynthia Cooley
Ed Leitgeb
August 20, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I knew her briefly from the Legion, she was a great person
Beth and Mark Waugh
June 1, 2025
Our heart is broken..we send our deepest condolences to Janice and Cindy´s children and family. May Cindy rest in peace. She is missed by so so many.
Misquamicut
June 1, 2025
Condolences to you Janice. Sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter. I remember chatting one day with Cyndi at your house. She was a lovely woman and we had much in common. Peace to you at this difficult time. Miss you and Buttons. Love, Laurie, Jimmy and Louie
Dawn Titus
June 1, 2025
Sending my thoughts & Prayers to the family. I will miss Cindy's warm and friendly smile.
Susan Comarella Ulitsch
May 31, 2025
She was such a nice person. Always kind to everyone. I liked Cindy very much. She will be missed by many. Rest in peace my friend.
Adrienne (Miner) Perry
May 29, 2025
I knew Cindy from high school. I can recall a common theme of our conversations when we hung out was our similar hair and how to tame it! But we were lucky, actually since Big Hair was in! My condolences to Cindy´s family. She was such a kind and sweet person. I feel lucky to have known her.
Jon Blake
May 25, 2025
Rest in Peace, cousin Cindy. May your memory be a blessing. Jon Blake
Mona Moulton
May 23, 2025
Cindy and I were friends since the 8th grade when she moved to Stafford. We had many adventures and fun times going to the beach, concerts and all kinds of get togethers. We drifted from hanging out the last decade but always chatted when we ran into east other in town. She will always be remembered as the kindest, most caring and giving friend anyone would ever want. She will be missed by many, many people. May you Rest In Peace and I will see you in heaven my friend
Lenny and Jill Moulton
May 23, 2025
Sending our deepest condolences to Cindy's family. She was an amazing person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace.
Donna Ference
May 23, 2025
To Cindy's family...She was a wonderful, caring women who would help anybody who needed her. May she RIP.
Donna Ference
Bill Cooley
May 21, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Some photos from my father's collection.
Bill Cooley
May 21, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Anna-Carin Heaney
May 21, 2025
Rest in peace; beautiful cousin and person
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