Cynthia Cindy M. Kaiser
March 15, 2012
SOUTH PORTLAND - Cynthia "Cindy" M. Kaiser, 63, of Liberty Lane died on March 15, 2012, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island the daughter of Robert A. and Dorothy M. Violette Hill. She attended local schools and graduated from Falmouth High School in the class of 1967, she continued her education at Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute where she studied culinary arts. On July 12, 1969 she married Douglas J. Kaiser in Yarmouth, Maine. Cindy worked for many years as a chef and baker; she worked twelve years at the rectory of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. For the past nine years she worked at the Baxter School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. In her spare time, Cindy enjoyed fishing, knitting, baking, helping others and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Her greatest love was spending time surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was a long time communicant of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in South Portland. Cindy was predeceased by her father Robert Hill. She is survived by her husband of forty two years, Douglas J. Kaiser of South Portland; her mother Dorothy M. Hill of Cumberland; three daughters, Christine Kaiser and her partner Edward Salunek of South Portland, Sarah and her husband Mark Marcotte of North Waterboro, Jamie and her husband Mike Turcotte of Old Orchard Beach; several brothers and sisters; five grandchildren, Maximilian Salunek, Danforth Kaiser Salunek, Nathaniel Kaiser Salunek, Lydia Marcotte and Benjamin Turcotte along with several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 18th at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. An 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 19th at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 307 Congress Street, Portland. Burial will be private at Brooklawn Memorial Park, Portland. Those who wish may make contributions in Cindy's memory to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route 1 STE 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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Sarah I’m so sorry for your loss. To lose your mother is a very hard thing but you are a very strong person and I hope you find comfort knowing she is no longer in pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
– Julie Thoits
My thoughts and prayers to each of you during this most difficult time. cherish the memories and keep them close to your heart. Thinking of you, Tina
– Tina Morrison
My prayers and sympathy! Cindy always greeted people with a smile She is missed!
– Rachel Powers
Doug, I’m so sorry for your loss. Cindy was a very special person and you and your family are in my thoughts. With love, Sherry
– Sherry Allen
Our prayers and condolences go out to all of Cindy’s family. With Love, Betty George Ashton
– Betty Ashton
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Cindy. Even though I had only known her for the first year I was here we had developed a friendship talking here at work on a daily basis. She was a dear sweet lady and we enjoyed talking about everyday life and situations. But most of all she loved to talk about her family and grandchildren and we were always exchanging stories and she would bring items in that she had made for her family and grandchildren to show me. I know she will be greatly missed in your family and I too, miss her smiling face in the school cafeteria. My sincere sympathies. She was a special lady!
– Mary Anne Murray-secretary at REAL School
Sending love and prayers to the entire Hill/ Kaiser family. You are in my heart at this time. with love, Katie
– Katie Collins
I will always have fond thoughts of Cindy. She loved the children at Gov. Baxter School for the Deaf and always found the time to talk to the staff. She truly cared for all people. What a great smile she had! She will be missed, greatly.
– Marge Earnhardt
Cindy and Doug were awesome to us as young married couple attending St Joseph’s College where Doug worked back in the mid 70’s. We remember Cindy as a person who loved life and was very positive. We want Doug to know we are thinking of him and his family. Marcus and Marlene Barresi of Levant Maine
– Marcus and Marlene Barresi
Mr. Kaiser, Sarah, Jamie and Christine …you are all in my prayers and thoughts. I am just now finding our that your mom has passed. I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of spending time at your house, going to Nelgrade and eating all the delicious food your parents created. Your mom was a very loving woman who always made you feel welcome at her house. I remember how artistic she was as well always making beautiful hand sewn art. She will be in my thoughts as well as your whole family.
– Michele Boutin
My prayers and condolences go out to Doug,her daughters and her beloved grandchildren. Cindy and I were co-workers for the past 9 years at Baxter. She always thought of others before she thought of herself. I know the world will be a sad place without her. I also know she will always be looking down watching over all of her loved ones.
– Martin Keim
MY MOTHER WAS A REMARKABLE WOMAN STRONG LOVING CARING ILOVE YOU MOM
– Guest
Jamie you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you were close with your mom. Take care. Love, Beth
– Beth Moore
It is with a heavy heart that I give you my deepest sympathy! Cindy was a dedicated, hard working employee who was always a pleasure to have around. I couldn’t help but smile every time we talked. She had such a love for life, for the children that she served here at the school, and most importantly, for her family. She embraced her children and grandchildren with such fondness that she couldn’t help but talk about them at every opportunity. Cindy taught me to live each moment in life to the fullest, remembering that family is always the MOST important. Cindy was a wonderful woman! Please find comfort in knowing that Cindy did make difference to those that knew her. She will be missed and remembered every day!
– Traci Drake
Cindy was always cheerful and friendly to all of the staff and children here at MECDHH. I will hold fond memories of her. My prayers are with her family as they deal with the loss of this wonderful woman.
– Ann Scarponi
As a co-worker at at MECDHH/GBSD I can say how much Cindy was loved and will be missed at Baxter. She had a smile for each student and staff member that came through the kitchen! She loved the students and loved her family. She shared many special stories of her grandchildren with me over the past few years -she treasured them so! 🙂 Cindy was a wonderful, very special woman, who touched everyone she knew in a special way! I am so sorry for your loss. Karen hopkins
– Karen Hopkins
As an employee of MECDHH/GBSD, I was deeply touched everyday by Cindy’s warm, friendly attitude. She was always positive and welcoming to the students and staff and brightened all our days. She truly cared about everyone. She is greatly missed. I want to wish her family all the best in this time of loss. Fondly, Lynn
– Lynn Schardel
I taught at Baxter and had the great pleasure of knowing Cindy. She had such a beautiful smile and an amazing laugh. She talked so much about her family and of the love she had for each person. I remember one Christmas, she told me about the book, The Polar Express, that she had just bought for her grandson. I bought it for my nephew and he learned to read by listening to the CD and following the words in the book. Thank you, Cindy!! My heart goes out to all of her family and friends who knew her and loved her. She was a special woman.
– susan north
Doug, my thoughts are with you today. So sorry for your loss and what you might be going through. God bless!
– Velna Gonzales
Cindy will be missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
– Wendi Dubuc