Obituary of Cynthia Ann Tucker

Cynthia ”Cindy” Ann (Needle) Tucker, 66, of Farmington, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020, after a decade long period of physical and mental decline inflicted on her by dementia.

 

Born in Syracuse, NY Cindy graduated high school in nearby Baldwinsville. She attended Syracuse University for her undergraduate studies and later earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the State University of New York.

 

Cindy had a successful career in social work, helping both children and adults solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. Outside of work, she was a talented artist who specialized in watercolor and equally enjoyed spending time with her family.

 

Cindy is survived by her sons Phillip (Adriane), Andre, Paul and Dylan; her siblings Bruce (Janice) Needle, Nancy (Larry) Conley, JoAnn (Joseph) Melino, Douglas (Kurt) Needle, Brian Needle, Sally (Stuart) Hessney, and Michael Needle; along with many other loving family members and friends.

 

Cindy is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Everest Tucker, Jr. and her parents Bruce Clark Needle and Betty Jane Needle.

 

The family would like to thank the staff of DeMay Living Center for their compassionate care during her residency, and a very special thank you to the community volunteers and members of Farmington United Methodist Church who diligently visited and prayed with her over the years.

 

A private celebration of life will be held in the Adirondack Mountains.  In lieu of condolences, the family encourages you to donate your time visiting with the residents of your local nursing home.