Cynthia L. 'Cindy' Cole, 53

MILLVILLE - Cynthia L. "Cindy" Cole, formerly of Millville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, in her home in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. She was 53.

She was born Sept. 26, 1954, in Norristown, Pa.

Cindy was an honors graduate of Wissahickon High School and a graduate Cum Laude of Mansfield University.

She taught preschool in Seaford and Frankford over a 20-year career.

An accomplished sailor, dancer and kayaker, Cindy traveled throughout the U.S. and Alaska, Canada, the Caribbean and Greenland, instructing and competing in kayaking in the U.S. and Greenland.

She and her husband, Charles, owned the Briar Patch/Millpond Paddler shop in Millville, where she brought joy to her customers, co-workers, neighbors and friends.

More recently, Cindy devoted her time to her customers and friends in real estate in Bethany Beach

She was a member of the Episcopal church.

Cindy was predeceased by her brother, Mark Jones.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Charles W. Cole; her son, Charles B. Cole and his wife Frances E. Cole; her parents, George and Rebecca Jones; brother, Wayne Jones; sister, Sharon Laughery; and nieces and nephews.

Cindy's courage and loving spirit will be remembered and dearly missed by her family and many friends.

A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in the Epworth United Methodist Church, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Bethany Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, West Avenue, Ocean View.

Burial will be in the Epworth cemetery, Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Tunnell Cancer Center, 18941 John J. Williams Highway, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Ocean View.