Cynthia A. (Weksner) Mitchell

Cynthia A. Mitchell, 81, longtime resident of Plainville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, after she battled a lengthy illness. She is now reunited with her loving husband, Gerald Mitchell, who predeceased her in 2002 and her beloved son, Kevin Mitchell, who predeceased her in 2021.

Cynthia was born on April 17, 1941 in New Britain, CT, daughter to the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis and Stella Weksner. She graduated from New Britain High School.  During that time she met the love of her life, Gerald.  Soon after they married and settled in Plainville, and raised their two sons. Known as a tireless worker, she at times held two jobs while raising a family.  After decades of administrative positions, Cynthia retired from the Connecticut Probate Administration, where she created lasting friendships with her coworkers. She was an avid bowler, often as a member of league teams.  Always willing to try new things, she took up golf while introducing the game to her children. She was a Boston Red Sox fan like her Dad, and loved following along with the teams her husband and family rooted for.  Much of the  family time together was spent playing cards and board games, trying new restaurants and planning day trips together to seek out unique and little known destinations. Cynthia was an absolutely wonderful cook. Later in life, she loved to explore estate/tag sales, read the newspaper and stay up to date with political events.  Cynthia had a very outgoing and engaging personality which was usually accompanied by a smile on her face.  She was a great conversationalist and had a wonderful laugh.  She was genuinely interested in what was going on in the lives of her friends and family members. She was always willing to help out or lend a hand if there was anyone ever in need. She was a well-mannered, polite woman and very thoughtful, always putting others before herself. She adored her grandchildren and was always willing to watch them even at a moments’ notice.  A devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and the true matriarch of the Mitchell clan, she will be missed deeply as her family cherishes the memories they have shared together over the years.

Cynthia is survived by her son, Kenneth Mitchell and his children, Lauren and Alex Mitchell, all of Plantsville; her brother-in-law, Kenny Jones, of New Britain; her brother-in-law, Robert Mitchell and his wife, Lynn Mitchell, of The Villages, FL; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and her son, she was predeceased in May of this year by her sister, Elaine Jones.

Family and friends are welcome to gather at the Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad St., Plainville on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 5 to 7 PM. A service in celebration of Cynthia’s life will begin at 7 PM at the funeral home. Cynthia will be laid to rest with her husband and her son in Plainville West Cemetery privately. In memory of Cynthia, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd S #4b, Southington, CT 06489 or by going to alz.org. For more information or to leave online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.PlainvilleFuneralHome.com.

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