Cynthia "Cindy" A. Carpenter, 75, of Tamworth, N.H., unexpectedly passed away on Dec. 9, 2024 after a sudden illness. She was born on March 14, 1949, and was raised in Dedham, Mass., the daughter of Lewis B. and Arline (McLeod) Pierce.
As early as grade school Cindy began her love of fiber arts. Through her high school years she was often occupied knitting sweaters, or engaged in a crochet project.
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