Cynthia Eden ‘Cindy’ Guild Hitchens, 79, died peacefully at home Wednesday, June 14, 2017.
She was born in Stamford, Conn., attended Low-Heywood School (now King-Low-Heywood-Thomas), the College of William & Mary and the Yale School of Drama.
Cindy moved to Williamsburg in 1955, before the advent of dial telephones. She was a woman of diverse interests and talents that included the theatre, gardening, photography and genealogy. She was a volunteer member of the Williamsburg Fire Department.
She leaves behind her daughters, Virginia Stewart, and her husband Michael, of Richmond, and Paula Hitchens of Williamsburg; grandson, Alexander Hitchens, and his wife, Stephanie, of Jacksonville, Fla.; son, Hugh Hitchens, and his wife, Sheila, and their daughter, Grace, of San Anselmo, Calif.; and sister-in-law, Mamie Ruth Hitchens Blanton, and her husband, Bill, of Williamsburg. Her extended family includes many longtime friends in the community.
Cindy’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of New Century Hospice, specifically Earldean, Amy, Amanda, Deborah and Don for their kindness, compassion and the loving care they provided.
In keeping with Cindy’s wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, baked goods or casseroles, please honor Cindy’s memory and her love of animals and children and donate generously to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA 23220; and to Bright Blessings 1150 Crews Road, Suite C, Matthews, NC 28705.
She was truly a Renaissance woman.
