Cynthia "Cindi" Goldblatt, age 79, of Killingworth, passed away peacefully after a long illness on October 26, 2023, surrounded by family. Born and raised in Hamden, CT, Cynthia was the daughter of the late Frances and Malcolm Goering. She was predeceased by her son Alexander, and is survived by her husband Louis Goldblatt, her daughter Ahnna Goldblatt (Michael Sczapa) of Old Lyme, CT, son Matthew Goldblatt (Zachary Glavan) of Luxembourg, daughter Katherine Gambone (James Gambone) of Charleston, SC, as well as brother Albert Markley, sister Hope Goering (John Grossbard), and two grandchildren, Carley and Caden Sczapa.

After graduating from Quinnipiac College, Cynthia worked for 10 years at Yale University in various positions, including Assistant Registrar for the School of Epidemiology and Public Health. She moved to Killingworth with Louis and her young family in1985. When her children were young she was active in the community, including serving as President of Killingworth Nursery School Association. Over the years, she served as a Clerk for Boards and Commissions in Killingworth and other shoreline towns.

Cynthia loved her family, including their many animals, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She kept busy with her passions and hobbies, including gardening, crafts, knitting, sewing, basket weaving, antiques, and following her favorite soap opera, Guiding Light. Cynthia also found time in her latter years to travel, visiting England, Spain, Hong Kong, Korea and Indonesia.

There will be a private funeral service on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden CT 06518. Burial will follow at Whitneyville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association ( www.alz.org ).