Southbridge: Cynthia M. (Putnam) Dighton, 84, of Pine St.., passed away on Monday, May 18th, surrounded by loving family.

She leaves behind her son, Kenneth E. Blodgett and his wife Martha of Fiskdale; her daughter, Lynn M. Pariseau and her husband Leroy of Southbridge with whom she lived with.  She also leaves behind five grandchildren, Melanie Barberio, and her husband Mike, Joshua Blodgett, Benjamin Blodgett and his wife Jodi, Lenna Pariseau, and Leo Pariseau; four great grandchildren, Zachery, Dylan, Mitchell, Viona and her former husband, Neil K. Blodgett.  Cynthia was predeceased by her son, William "Billy" Blodgett in April 1989 and a sister, Betty Viernes.

She attended schools in East Brookfield and Spencer, MA.  Cynthia had a very strong faith and was a long-time member of Charlton City United Methodist church where she was always active in many capacities.  She was a member of the woman's auxiliary for the Spencer Fire Department.  She belonged to a camping association and the Snowbirds snowmobile association where she enjoyed many years of outdoor fun with her family.  While she was raising her children she worked at David Prouty Jr. High in the cafeteria.  As the children got older, she worked in administration at Upland Gardens in Worcester until retirement.  Cindy was not one to sit still after retiring, she began to clean houses.  Her pride and joy were her grandchildren who she doted on and brought her years of joy and happiness.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, May 30th, at 11:00 AM in the Charlton City United Methodist Church, 74 Stafford Street, Charlton.  A Calling hour will be held on Saturday, May 30th, from 10:30 to 11:00am at the church prior to the service.

Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing the arrangements.

The family respectfully requests flowers to be omitted and in lieu of flowers donations be sent to the Charlton City United Methodist Church, PO Box 1151, Charlton City, MA 01508.