Cynthia Marie Kelley Murray, 68, of Pierrepont, passed away at home on June 22, 2022 surrounded by family after battle with cancer. Arrangements are being handled by Garner Funeral Service, Potsdam, NY.
Cindy was born on April 25th, 1954 to Howard and Rosalind “Rody” Kelley in Potsdam, NY. After graduating from Potsdam High School in 1972, Cindy went on to study education at SUNY Canton.
Cindy wed her high school sweetheart, Richard, on September 1st, 1973. Together they raised four children, Mark (Michelle Newton) of Parishville, NY, Megan (Tim Wood) of Pierrepont, NY, Matthew (Jennifer Bronson) of Pierrepont, NY, and Michael (Mika Narita) USAF stationed in VA. The pride and joy of Cindy’s life were her five grandchildren Kaitlyn, Jacob, Taylor, Shawn, and Ryan.
In addition to her parents, Cindy was predeceased by her brothers, George and Andrew, and her sister Lynn. She is survived by her sister Karen (William) Mulvaugh of Shallotte, NC, sister Mary Louise (Gary) Carlson of Ashland, MA, and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Cindy was an active member for many years as a reader in the First Church of Christ Scientist in Potsdam and enjoyed attending to the Reading Room. For many years, she provided end-of-life home health care, which included family members and friends. She was well-known for her loving, patient, caring, and compassionate nature. She enjoyed antiquing and was a member of the Potsdam Antiques Club. She enjoyed the beauty of her flower garden year after year. Cindy did clerical work for Aeon Distributors and ran the Butternut Ridge Bed and Breakfast with her husband, Rick, for over 20 years in Pierrepont. She served on the Potsdam Figure Skating Board in the 90’s.
Cindy and family greatly enjoyed summers at her sister Mary Louise Carlson's Sterling Pond camp. She enjoyed cheering for her Clarkson Golden Knights men’s hockey team. She was looking forward to her 50th High School Reunion and 49th Wedding Anniversary this summer.
Her positive and loving support was always an uplifting force in our lives. We will miss Cindy greatly.
There will be calling hours from 4-7 on July 13, 2022 at the Garner Funeral Service. Condolences for the Murray family can be shared @www.garnerfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests kind thoughts and memories of Cindy be shared. Donations may be made in her memory to the First Church of Christ Scientist, Potsdam, NY.
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