Cindy A. Cooper

January 7, 1961 - December 3, 2012

Cindy A. Cooper Loving Mother, Sister, & Friend LOWELL—Cindy A. Cooper, 51, the beloved mother of Joseph Cooper, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, December 3, 2012 at her home, with the people that loved her by her side. Cindy was born in Lowell on January 7, 1961, a daughter of the late George M. Ward, Sr. and Alice (Greenhalge) Eklund-Ward. Cindy was the former wife of Joseph Cooper. Educated in the Lowell schools, Cindy was a graduate of the Greater Lowell Vocational High School. She earned the nickname “Tar” as a little girl, and it stuck, literally and figuratively, her whole life. Cindy was a stay at home Mom, and excelled at taking care of the needs of her son and whole family. Cindy took great pride in watching her son Joey grow up. She especially loved watching him during all of his sporting events. Family was the cornerstone of Cindy’s life. She has such a big heart, always full of love and generosity. Cindy was also fond of being outside and loved sitting by the pool, taking in the sunshine of her backyard. A lifelong Lowell resident, she was a true Highlands girl. Surviving Cindy are her loving son Joseph “Joey” Cooper of Lowell; her siblings, Donna Jaynes, Gail Carney, Richard “Dicky” Eklund, Phyllis Eklund, Catherine Brady, Alice Eklund, George “Micky” Ward, Jr., and Sherri Fells; her Godson, Shane Carney, whom she adored; many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and cousins. Cindy leaves her best friend, Joanne Emmons, who sacrificed, cared for her, and made her comfortable during the last months of her life. Joanne, your good deeds are appreciated far beyond any words, and Cindy’s son Joey will be forever grateful for the gift of friendship you gave to his Mom. When you give up something you love for somebody else, it not only shows you are a giving person...it also shows that you have a wonderful heart. FUNERAL NOTICE COOPER—In Lowell, December 3, 2012 at her home, Cindy A. (Eklund) Cooper, 51 a lifelong Lowell resident. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on THURSDAY from 4 until 8 P.M. Cindy’s Funeral will begin on FRIDAY MORNING at 9 o’clock from the Funeral Home, followed by her Funeral Mass at 10 o’clock at HOLY FAMILY PARISH – ST. MARIE’S CHURCH, corner of Chamberlain and Grafton Sts. Lowell. Her burial service will follow in Westlawn II Cemetery, Lowell. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Cindy’s memory may be made to The Cancer Center at Lowell General Hospital, c/o Development Office, 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com