Cynthia Overton Blandy, a longtime resident of Medfield, passed away on December 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 55 years to Graham Blandy III, who predeceased her in 2007. Born May 18, 1929 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Carlton and Virginia Overton. Cyn grew up in Montclair NJ and Manchester VT. After graduating from Colby Jr. College, she worked in NYC before marrying Gray in April 1952. After living in Greenwich NY for 9 years, they moved to Medfield in 1961, where they raised their family. Cyn was a devoted homemaker and worked in the library at Medfield High School and was a long time member of The Church of the Advent in Medfield. She and Gray loved traveling, attending Williams College football games and spending time with their dear friends and family.
She is survived by: Her sister Patricia Lee of Manchester VT; three children and their spouses: Peter and Lynn Blandy of South Chittenden VT, Jennifer and Douglas Owens of Walpole MA and Robin Carver of Duxbury MA; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was also pre-deceased by her three brothers: Peter, Timothy and Richard Overton.
A private celebration of life will be held when it is safe to gather.