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Cynthia Guthrie Obituary

GUTHRIE CYNTHIA ANN GUTHRIE On Sunday December 21, 2008 at the Washington Home and Hospice. Cynthia Ann Guthrie, a career public librarian, professional storyteller, and resident of Washington, DC and Port Huron, MI. Beloved wife of The Reverend Charles E.N. Hoffacker. Loving mother of Sophia Elena Hoffacker. Devoted daughter of Charles John and Mary Elizabeth Guthrie of Mt. Prospect, IL. Sister in-law of Toni Hoffacker of Wayne, PA and Michael Hoffacker of Strafford, PA. She is also survived by several uncles, aunts and cousins and her dog Alex. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday December 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday December 27, one hour prior to the offering of the Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church 5150 Macomb St., N.W., Washington, DC 20016. Additional services will take place in State College, PA and Port Huron, MI. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Port Huron. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. David's Episcopal Church or Friends of the Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 310 Rockville, MD 20850 or at www.folmc.org Arrangements by RAPP FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, Silver Spring, MD.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 23, 2008.

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carol robertson

January 9, 2009

Charles and Sophia:

Though we only knew Cindy for a short time, we were looking forward to working with her at the Praisner Library. She seemed kind and smart and we believe that she would have had a positive effect on our library.


Friends of the Libray, Marilyn J. Praisner Chapter

Betsy Matthews, President
Silvia Trumbower, Secretary
Carol Robertson, Treasurer
Carmen Lopez, Book Chair

Chris & Sherri Hall

January 7, 2009

Charles and Sophia, we are very sorry to hear about Cindy. Although we only got to know her for a brief time during your Interim at St. Peter's, she was a warm, comforting and wonderful person.

Michele Biernot

December 30, 2008

Charles and Sophia:
Words cannot express the sadness I feel over the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Cindy was a great gal and had the ability to light up a room with her enthusiasm. We will miss her visits to our Tai Chi group

Jeanne Harrison

December 25, 2008

Dear Sophia and Charles,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Cindy was always advocating on your behalf, Sophia, but also keenly aware of how smart and capable you are. She was so very proud of you.
I am out of town and will not be able to join you on Friday or Saturday, but you will be in my thoughts. Please let me know if the Traveling Players community can be any help. We love you!

Dean Barclay

December 25, 2008

Dear Charles and Sophia,
This world has lost a great woman. Lucky to have known Cindy, I am grateful for the joy, intelligence, creativity, tenacity and kindness that she brought to everything she touched--but especially to the mission of bringing people together, celebrating life. I will miss her much.
With love and sadness,

Janice Anderson

December 23, 2008

Cindy was a bright light and source of great insight and humor at the Bethesda Public Library. She treated everyone with appreciation and respect and affection. She truly lifted up our hearts.

Midge Lusardi

December 23, 2008

Charles and Sophia,

I was extremely fond of Cindy and I will miss her very much. Bob and I send our condolences and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

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