Don Cherry's daughter Cindy remembered as 'passionate and ...
Cynthia Margaret "Cindy" Cherry died unexpectedly on July 15
Published Jul 25, 2024 • Last updated 29 minutes ago • 2 minute read
Cindy Cherry, the daughter of Don Cherry, is being remembered as a “wonderful soul” after she died earlier this month at the age of 67.
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An obituary on the Turner and Porter Funeral Directors website says Cynthia Margaret “Cindy” Cherry, who worked closely on some of her parents’ philanthropic initiatives such as Don Cherry’s Pet Rescue Foundation and Rose Cherry’s Home for Kids, died unexpectedly on July 15 at Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga.
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“She was dearly loved by her son Del (Caroline Lyczek), and his father Roger,” the obituary said. “Much loved daughter of Don and the late Rose. Dear sister of Tim (Ling), and aunt of Grace.”
The website said a visitation for friends of the family was held Sunday in the Cooksville area of Mississauga and a private family interment was to be held in Kingston.
#RIP Cindy Cherry whose unexpected death has shocked her family/friends. She was a wonderful person just like her dad Don, brother Tim, son Del and late mom Rose. Class. The Cherry’s are a charitable family who raised millions for many causes including pet rescue. Terrible news pic.twitter.com/f0I6cS6CZh
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Cindy’s brother Tim confirmed the family’s loss in a Facebook post, saying her death was a “shock” to him.
“As most of you know, I wouldn’t be here today without Cindy and the Grace of God,” Tim said in his post. “Cindy donated one of her kidneys to me when both my kidneys failed, and I was on dialysis. She was only 18 years old and saved my life.
“We’ll all miss our Sunday lunches and chats on the porch. Time to rest now Cindy, be at peace. Your loving and always grateful brother.”
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Cindy, whose father co-hosted Coach’s Corner on Hockey Night in Canada for 33 seasons after an NHL coaching career, was a fund development and marketing associate with the Kidney Foundation of Canada, according to her LinkedIn account.
She was also an active volunteer, recently serving as president of Don Cherry’s Pet Rescue Foundation, and Tim said she was a “big part” of The Don Cherry’s Grapevine Podcast.
“My deepest condolences to the Cherry family,” a post on the Turner and Porter website said, praising her volunteer work. “It was such a privilege and a joy to know Cindy. What a truly wonderful soul.”
Another called her a “passionate and committed force.”
The obituary said donations can be made in Cindy’s memory to Don Cherry’s Pet Rescue Foundation.
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