Cynthia S. Bergeron
Bradford/Dundee: Cynthia S. Bergeron, age 63, of Bradford, formerly of Dundee, Painted Post, and Jasper, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 4th, 2025, surrounded by her family at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, in Buffalo, NY.
Family and friends were invited to calling hours from 6:00 pm. - 8:00 pm. on Friday May 16th, 2025, at the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee.
A celebration of her life with a time to share from 12:00 - 1:30 pm at the family cottage 9875 Mohawk Trail, with a cornhole tournament from 2:00 - 4:00 pm with burgers and dog's, and dishes to pass; with a band from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Saturday July 26.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society online at, lls.org.
Cindy was born June 2, 1961, in North Hornell, NY, the daughter of the late Hugh S. and Barbara J. (Lewis) Friends. She grew up in Jasper, NY and eventually settled in Dundee, NY where she found her calling as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Cindy worked as a CNA for more than 20 years, helping and caring for long-term inpatients she grew to love, often bringing them home for the holidays. At the time of her passing, Cindy was employed at the VA Medical Center in Bath, NY, where she worked with and cared for disabled veterans. Although Cindy was an amazing caregiver, her greatest passion was her love of Lake Life. Cindy spent her summers at the family lake house, boating and floating with friends and family until her heart was content. Her passion for Lake Life was contagious and led to countless days of fun in the sun.
A loving, caring, and compassionate mother and nana; she is loved and will forever be missed by her son Brent L. Kirk of Montour Falls, NY; her son Jason S. (Michelle) Kirk of East Amherst, NY; her daughter Dezera M. (Jesse Knapp) Harrian of Watkins Glen, NY; 7 grandchildren, Marissa Marie-Lee (Dennis) Taylor of Macedon, NY, Zackary Z. L. Kirk of Rochester, NY, Korey J. C. Harrian of Bradford, NY, Brooklyn M. Harrian and Remi L. Knapp both of Watkins Glen, NY, Hugh E. Kirk and Ellie K. Kirk of East Amherst, NY; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters Karen (Gene) Zylinski of Cortland, NY, and Deborah Dennis of Hiddenite, NC; one brother in-law Anthony V. Casinelli of Lockport, NY; several nieces and nephews; and many other great friends and family.
Besides her parents, Cindy was pre-deceased by her beloved brother Gary D. Friends in 2006, and beloved sister Connie L. Casinelli in 2014.
Arrangements entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedunde
