Cynthia (“Cynnie”) Blodgett Martin of Westwood, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023.
Born in 1927 in New York City, Cynnie grew up in Greenwich, CT. She attended Rosemary Hall and then Smith College, where she graduated in 1949 with a B.A. degree in Art History. She married Richard (“Dick”) Martin in 1952 and they settled in northern New Jersey to raise their three sons. Cynnie enjoyed many activities, including traveling, playing tennis, gardening, camping, and sailing.
Cynnie was happiest when surrounded by family and friends and for many years she was the primary force in maintaining close connections with her extended family. Following the death of her husband in 2002, Cynnie moved to Fox Hill Village in Westwood where she became an integral part of the community and developed many close friendships. She always had a positive attitude and a sense of humor and was admired by everyone who knew her.
Cynnie is survived by her three sons, Jeffrey (who lives in Santa Fe, NM with his wife Bonnie), Peter (who lives in Medfield, MA with his wife Deirdre), Douglas (who lives in Wethersfield, CT with his wife Lisa), four grandchildren, Christopher, Tyler, Will, and Hannah, her brother, Lawrence Blodgett, her sister, Victoria Blodgett, and her cousin, Kyle Fiore.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. A private memorial service will be held at a later time.