Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Hom Dow

Cynthia Marie Hom Dow, known to everyone as Cindy, was one of a kind. She had a way of bringing life into every room she entered. If Cindy was there, you knew it. Laughing, telling stories, chatting away, bringing that energy that was so completely her own. A quiet room never stayed quiet for long once Cindy showed up, that is, when she arrived…an hour late.

She was born in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in Sykesville. She later moved to the Boston area where she worked at the Kowloon restaurant in Saugus, MA for almost 40 years and built her life with family, friends, laughter, and a whole lot of memories. She could get excited about anything, and it was always contagious. Cindy had one of the biggest hearts you'll ever know. Her kindness and generosity went far beyond words. She was always giving: to her family, her friends, anyone who needed a little extra love. She never needed a reason. Caring about people was just a part of who she was.

One of the greatest examples of Cindy's loving heart was the way she cared for her mother, Jennie. Cindy was devoted to her, gave her time and attention like it was nothing, because looking after the people she loved just came naturally to her. She loved to bake and share her yummy treats with everyone. If you were lucky enough to try something she made, you knew there was a little piece of Cindy baked right in. But really, what she loved most was just being around people: weekly family dinners, spending time with friends and her extended Kowloon family, cracking jokes, and all the small moments she turned into lifelong memories.

Cindy is survived by her mother, Jennie Dow, and siblings: brother Randy Dow; sister Laurie Lem, her husband John, and their kids Jessica, Julia, and Matthew; and sister Becky Dow, Carlos Chinchilla, and their son Ethan.

For her family, there's a quiet where Cindy's laugh used to be. An empty seat at the table, a voice missing from the conversation, and a space in their hearts that no one else can fill. They'll miss the phone calls, the random texts with pictures and videos, butt-dials from the depths of her giant purse, quick and clever one-liners, the stories, the hugs, all the little things that made Cindy, Cindy.

It is impossible to put into words how deeply she will be missed.

Cindy was love, laughter, energy and light, all rolled into one. She lit up every room without even trying, and left you smiling long after she'd gone. Just long enough for her to realize she left something, only to come back and do it all over again. Everyone who knew her will carry a piece of her with them, in the stories, the memories, the things she taught them, and the laughs that'll sneak up through the tears sometimes.

Her family will miss her every single day. But they will also be forever grateful they got to love her, laugh with her, and call her their daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

Cindy, there will never be another you. It's quieter now, but your laugh and your quick wit will stay in our hearts forever. We love you, and we miss you more than words can say.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, in the J.S. Waterman Langone Chapel, 580 Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109, from 4 pm to 8 pm. COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING ATTENDANTS AT FRONT DOOR. Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 9am to 11am. Services will conclude with interment in Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Ave., Boston.