Cynthia was born in Providence, Rhode Island to Arlene Achille and Martin Callendar on October 5, 1961. She went to high school at Lincoln High in Rhode Island and graduated in 1979. Cynthia made it onto the Dean's List and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1983 and graduated Cum Laude from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1986. Aside from working as an attorney, she was a model, helped produce a movie franchise and went on to invent two products: Sleep Master Sleep Mask and JuveRest Pillow. Cynthia enjoyed learning, long walks with her dog, playing tennis with friends and being an active member of the community and church. She was led back to her Catholic faith and made confirmation in May of 2021; Armed with a special charm and wit, Cynthia made it her mission to ignite a fire of passion and faith in others.
Those left to cherish Cynthia’s precious memories are her daughter, Annabel Gordon of Las Vegas, son, Roger Gordon of Las Vegas, stepson, Benjamin Gordon of Las Vegas, stepfather, Elliott Steele of Happy Camp, CA, ex-husband, Marc Gordon of Las Vegas, and her dog-son, Rome. She was met at the gates of heaven by her grandmother Ona Achille, grandfather Roger Achille, mother Arlene Callendar, father Martin Callendar, uncle Stephen Achille and uncle Roger Achille.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services Friday, July 1st at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel in St. Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket, RI.
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