BELFAST — Cynthia Ann Spear Gilpatrick, 67 of Belfast, died September 1, 2021, to be with her Lord and Savior, after her 16 year struggle with Scleroderma and Fibrosis.

She was born February 15, 1954 in Belfast, to Jane Fossett Spear and Donald E. Spear Jr. She was the youngest of four children and loved being home with her family. Cindy graduated from Belfast Area High School, class of 1972.

Cindy longed to be a mother from a young age and was thrilled to have three children; later in life she became a “Nana” to 5 grandchildren and 2 great grand children. Her hobbies included making clothes for her children when they were young and taking care of the many children she watched over the years. She had a love of baking especially the heirloom recipes, and her families favorite was her orange salad.

Cindy was a long time member of the First Baptist Church where she served on the board of Deacons for many years. Her favorite verse is Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God.

Predeceased by her parents, Jane and Donald Spear, and in-laws Lillian and Leon Gilpatrick.

Surviving is her husband, Jay W. Gilpatrick; children, daughter Jennifer and Steve Hills, daughter Angela and Brian Blood, son Jason Gilpatrick; grandchildren, Logan and Tanner Grant, Lindsey Blood and Jesse LaBreck, Samantha Hills, Lauren Blood, and Joshua Hills; great grandchildren, Grayson and Griffin Grant; sister Catherine and Glenn Holland, brother Donald III and Donna Spear, and brother Ronald and Millie Spear; nieces, Andrea Holland, Veronica Spear; nephews, Edward and Kelly Holland, Travis Spear and Jessica Spear, Finn Moulton and Ronald Spear Jr.; several great nieces and nephews, one great, great nephew, cousins and many great friends.

Due to COVID restrictions, the funeral will be held at a later date, TBD.

Those who wish may make donations in Cynthia's memory to First Baptist Church Deacon’s Fund 95 High Street, Belfast, ME 04915 to help those in need.

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