Obituary of Cynthia Beth Smith

Cynthia Beth Smith, age 64, of Eden, New York, died Saturday, December 7, 2024. Cindy has been responding to those in need in our community for more than 41 years, being on the forefront of making EEMS what it is today. Cindy was very dedicated to the Eden Emergency Squad during her tenure, as a member of the "1000-Hour Club", which is reserved for members who pull more than 1000 hours of call time across a calendar year. While being one of the first Intermediate Life Support certified members, Cindy took active roles in the leadership, patient care, and social aspects of EEMS. As an ILS and EMS lieutenant for many years, Cindy always cared for the needs of others before her own, instantly dropping whatever she was doing to answer the call for a person in need. Cindy knew the next generation of EMTs would propel EEMS into the future, so she was often found tutoring EMT students before their academic and skills tests. A number of our current members credit Cindy for being the reason they joined EEMS and have gone on to make an impact in our town. The fellowship of the agency was close to Cindy's heart, taking a lead role in planning friendly gatherings or the annual installation dinner; anything to get people together and laughing. The Corn Festival was a standout time of year, where on parade day you could always find Cindy at the intersection of Rt. 62 and Schoolview, pumping children up for the excitement of the day. Cindy was all about community and will be greatly. As we all carry on through this difficult time, take a moment to be like Cindy; make somebody smile, show somebody you care about them above yourself, do a random act of kindness for a person in our community.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December  21, 2024 from 1:00PM-4:00PM at the Eden Emergency Squad Hall, 2795 East Church St. Eden, NY 14057
Memorials may be made to the Eden Emergency and Rescue Squad, PO Box 111, Eden, NY 14057.
Words of sympathy may be left on www.LaingFuneralHome.com