Cindy Jane Oconnor (Gray) passed away of medical complications at the Parkview Hospital in Brunswick on Sept. 13. Cindy was born April 19, 1957 in Bath to Edward H. Gray and Beverly J. Gray. She graduated from Morse High School in Bath and graduated from the University of Maine in Augusta with an Associates degree in behavioral health.
Cindy loved to work with developmentally disabled men and women. She helped open one of the first women’s group homes in Richmond in the late 1980s. She worked in this field for over a decade.
Throughout her life Cindy enjoyed being a cheerleading coach. She enjoyed going to basketball games watching her daughter Christa play. She enjoyed going for rides to the beach, especially Popham Beach, spending time with her grandchildren, and being with her family.
Cindy was predeceased by her mother and father.
Cindy is survived by daughters, Christa Gallagher of Brunswick and Missy Leeman and fiancé Cong Van Nguyen of South Casco; sisters, Vicki Harrington and husband Frank of Fitchburg, Mass., and Sharon-Holly Thibodeau and husband Allen of Woolwich; grandchildren, Alisha, Cole, Thomas, and Anajewels; many nephews and nieces; and companion, Dan Valliancourt and his daughter Leanae and her son Brice.
Cindy had many obstacles in her life. The one thing that she enjoyed the most in life was her family and the time she spent with them.
A graveside service will be held 1 p.m., Fri., Sept. 19 at Morningside Cemetery, Parker Head Rd., Phippsburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mid Coast Prevention Program, 84A Union St., Brunswick, ME 04011.
To express your thoughts and condolences with the family, please visit www.desmondfuneralhomes.com.
