Cynthia Ann (Gagnon) Herd, age 70, passed away on August 21, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born on August 16, 1954 in Holyoke, daughter of the late Victor and Lillian (Beauregard) Gagnon. Cynthia was a graduate of South Hadley High School and Holyoke Community College. She worked as a registered nurse for HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital for many years before she retired. She enjoyed doing crafts with her grandchildren, gardening and cooking. She is survived by her partner Corbin Armstrong of Holyoke, son Nathan Patnode and his wife Cheryl of South Hadley; her daughter Lindsay Drobnak and her husband Christopher of Wilbraham; one sister, Deborah Daviduke and her husband John along with five grandchildren, Isabelle, Eli, Aria, Emmett and Wyatt. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from5:00 - 7:00 PM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee, MA 01013. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rays of Hope, www.Raysofhopeinc.org. For online condolences, please visit www.GriseFH.com.