Cynthia White Obituary
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She was preceded in death by her mother, Henriette (Pomerleau) Burgess Vaillancourt; her stepfather, Richard Vaillancourt; her father, Richard Burgess; her brothers, Russell, Donald, Edward & James Burgess; & her sister, Deborah Batchelor.
Cynthia is survived by her husband of 42 years, Danny White; & her children, Nathan (Angela) White, Tyler White & Heather White. She was a proud grandmother to Ava, John, Mila, Jensen & Spencer, who brought light & laughter into her life.
She also leaves behind her sisters, Patricia (Keith) Derosier of North Carolina & Pamela Knapp of Oklahoma; her stepsister, Pamela Vaillancourt Murphy of North Carolina; & many nieces & nephews.
Cynthia will be remembered as a true spitfire - sharp-witted, outspoken & fiercely loyal to the people she loved. She didn't sugarcoat anything & she lived life on her own terms. Her strength, humor & unapologetic personality will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, those wishin to honor Cynthia may do so through contributions to her final arrangements.
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