Cynthia “Cyndy” (McCoy) Fairweather

PENOBSCOT – Cynthia “Cyndy” McCoy Fairweather, 92, of Penobscot, formerly of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 20, 2025.

Cynthia was born in Bucksport on Oct. 16, 1932, the daughter of the late Edwin Henry and Dorothy Paul McCoy. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert S. Fairweather; and her brother, Edwin H. McCoy Jr.

After graduating from Bucksport High School in 1951, Cynthia attended Lasell College in Massachusetts. She began her career as an executive secretary at Eastern Fine Paper in Brewer, where she fondly enjoyed playing cribbage during lunch breaks. As a dedicated mother of four, she later worked as the secretary for the superintendent of SAD 49. Always committed to learning, Cynthia graduated from the University of Maine with honors and pursued her passion for education as an elementary school teacher in the same community, focusing on reading and the arts. She maintained lifelong connections with many of her former students, which brought her great joy.

Music was a constant in Cynthia’s life. She possessed a beautiful soprano voice and sang in her church choir for over 70 years. She was also a founding member of the R.B. Hall Community Band, playing the saxophone from 1962 until 2019. Upon retirement, she became a “snowbird,” traveling to her condominium in Gulfport, Fla. each winter. Her love for travel took her to Europe, Canada, and across the eastern United States. Cynthia was an avid reader, continuing to read the newspaper days before her passing. She was known for her thoughtful support of friends and family, often bringing a homemade treat or small gift during visits.

Cyndy was married to the love of her life, Bob, for 58 years. Together, they raised four children, Susan Gilman of Camden, Robert and Jackie Fairweather of Penobscot, Patricia and M. Stanley Buchanan of South Casco, and Mary Fairweather of Penobscot.

She is survived by eight grandchildren, Kenneth Peterson, Mary Burgess, Heather Weber, Stuart Fairweather, Chris Fairweather, Ariele Battipaglia, Melissa Nadeau, and Beth Pesula/Tanguay. Cynthia also leaves behind 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Cynthia will be laid to rest beside her husband this summer in Castine.

Her family takes great comfort in knowing that the legacy of her love of music and teaching will live on through all those who knew Cyndy.