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Cynthia Fulenwider Denham

Cynthia Fulenwider Denham, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 20 surrounded by her loving family. Cynthia was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Sibyl Cram and John Janvier Black Fulenwider. Her memories of a childhood in nearby Chadds Ford were idyllic. Growing up the oldest of three, she was surrounded by her close-knit family, dogs, and the beautiful countryside. Summers were spent at the seaside in her mother’s home state of Maine.

Attending Tatnall School as a child, Cynthia later graduated from Westover School and Briarcliff College. She worked as a secretary in Manhattan and San Francisco before returning to Wilmington where she met her husband, Sonny, whom she married in 1963. In Sonny, she found her perfect match. They shared common interests including a lifelong love for socializing and fun. Raising two daughters, Cynthia prided herself in having an immaculate home with healthy dinners on the table each night. Cynthia and Sonny had many adventures together, traveling in the US and Europe with friends.

Cynthia was a wife, mother, and grandmother who loved nothing more than spending time with her family. Every family get-together ended with her proclaiming, “I Love My Family. There is nothing more important”. Sunday night dinners, long visits, holiday gatherings, and family vacations were her favorite times. Known as “Meema” to her family, she especially adored every minute with her five grandchildren.

Cynthia had a great sense of humor, was quick to laugh, and loved conversing with both new acquaintances and old friends. Her daughters found that wherever they went, people remarked on how Cynthia always brought a smile to their faces and made them laugh.

In addition to her husband Sonny, Cynthia will be missed dearly by her family including her daughters, Cynthia (Jim) and Susanna (Andy); grandchildren, Will, Zoe, Stella, Hill, and Hugo; siblings, Sibyl and Mike, and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

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Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faithful Friends Animal Society 12 Germay Dr, Wilmington, DE 19804.

Condolences

    Joan and Paul Isken writes,
    Sending heartfelt condolences to the Smith and Denham families. Cynthia and Jim, you're mother was always a breath of fresh air, From the days seeing her at HoJo's when my children were little, to all the fun times at Yellow House and Shell House to the wonderful times in the present years running in to her at Janssens! May she Rest In Peace! With Love, Joanie and Paul
    10/23/2022 11:05 am
    Evie Scott writes,
    To Sonny and all your wonderful family I send my love and deepest affection with your loss of Cynthia Wife and Grandmother Evie
    10/23/2022 01:26 pm
    CHARLIE WEYMOUTH writes,
    For Sonny and Each Member of the Families: Please accept my deepest condolences to You Each at this Loss to You and to We All. She was the essence, accompanied by such beauty, in Energy, outreach to Issues and steadfastness to her Beliefs. She held high to the traditions for her Family and to her Maine background heritage.
    10/23/2022 03:06 pm
    Jeanna Chubbs lit a candle and writes,
    My deepest condolences to the family. Cynthia was always so cheerful, and I loved her sense humor!! She always wanted to know how "others" were doing and spoke well of everyone.
    10/25/2022 04:53 pm
    Paget Brittingham
    10/26/2022 12:35 pm
    Carrie D Hall lit a candle and writes,
    My deepest condolences to the family.
    10/27/2022 10:10 am
    peter hentschel lit a candle and writes,
    Sybil, my condolences for the loss of your sister. She sounded like a lovely person, and I am sure she will be sorely missed.
    11/02/2022 12:04 am
    Judi glass writes,
    Knowing Cynthia from afar has been wonderful We planned many trips together and I always loved talking to her on the phone before she called Will to the phone. We never met and our relationship goes back about 18 years. Cynthia was so kind and fun to talk to and I value those brief connections over the years. My heartfelt sympathy to Will and her beloved family. My her memory be a blessing
    11/02/2022 05:37 pm

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