Cynthia Lena Christian

Cynthia Lena Christian obituary, Brandon, VT

Cynthia Lena Christian

Cynthia Christian Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller & Ketcham Funeral Homes, Inc. - Brandon on Dec. 29, 2024.

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ORWELL:
Cynthia Lena Christian, age 86, passed peacefully at her home in Orwell with family at her side on Friday December 27, 2024.
"Cindy" was born in Middlebury on May 3, 1938. She was the daughter of Hugh and Lydia (Hathaway) Severy. She grew up in Brandon where she received her early education and graduated from Brandon High School, class of 1956. June 13, 1959, she married Thomas Lee Christian in Brandon. They made their home in Orwell where they raised their 4 children.
Tom predeceased her on April 10, 2020. She was also predeceased by her brother Donald Severy in 2017.
Cindy had worked many years as the hot lunch cook at the Orwell Village School. She enjoyed cooking and more especially baking, she was well known for her homemade pies and rolls. She belonged to the Orwell Ladies Auxiliary for many years.
Surviving her include daughter; Julie Christian (J.T.) of Bomoseen, 3 sons; Michael Christian (Shelley), Brian Christian (Debbie) all of Orwell and Todd Christian (Heather) of Bomoseen. 3 grandchildren Dwight, Elysia and Cael Christian, 2 great grandchildren Caleb and Rhya, along with a sister-in-law Barbara Blair, several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
The graveside committal service and burial will take place, in the spring, in the family lot, at Mountain View Cemetery in Orwell.
Friends may call at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon on January 11, 2025, from 2-5 PM.
Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may made, in her memory to; Orwell First Response Squad or to Addison County Home Health & Hospice.

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