Cynthia Laura O'Malley

On Wednesday morning, March 30, 2016, Cynthia (Cindy) O'Malley gently and peacefully passed away from those who loved her after a fifteen year battle with cancer. Cindy was born on October 19, 1959 in Austin, Texas and graduated from L. C. Anderson High School. She graduated from Northern Michigan University and did post graduate studies at the University of Maryland. Cindy was Legislative Director for Congressman Robert Davis of Michigan and professional staff for the House Armed Services Committee. She worked at the Department of Energy Office of Defense Programs prior to joining K&L Gates as a government affairs counselor.

Cindy is survived by her husband Brian and children Thomas and Mary Grace; her beloved sister Catherine and her husband William Smart, their children Anne, Stephen, Andrew, Scott and his wife Mary; father Paul Roland; mother Norma Roland; brother Jon Roland and several nieces and nephews.

Cindy’s extended family in Michigan included her dear mother in law Mary Connolly O’Malley who preceded Cindy in death by four days; Raymond O'Malley and Patti Hoerner, and their daughter Molly; and Thomas and Barb O'Malley. Cindy also greatly cherished Barb O’Malley’s sisters: Cathy, Marcella, Marlene, and their families.

Cindy showered love on so many and made us all better people just by knowing her. Services have been scheduled for 11am on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Arlington. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial contribution to either American Cancer Society or the Girls & Boys Club-Camp O'Malley in Grand Rapids, MI.