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Cynthia Brigham, 71

by | Feb 6, 2026 | Obituaries

Cynthia Brigham

Cynthia Brigham

Cynthia Brigham, 71, of Hopkinton passed away after a short illness on Feb. 1, 2026.

Cyd was predeceased by her loving husband, Stephen Brigham. She was the daughter of the late William J. and Grace J. Clinton, and the beloved sister of Richard F. (Barbara), Gael Keough (Richard) and Michael K Clinton, as well as sister in-law Dorothy Clinton. She was predeceased by her much-missed siblings William (Billy) and Robert (Bob) Clinton and sister in-law Tracey Clinton.

Cyd was a wonderful aunt/great aunt to her many cherished nieces and nephews.

She was a 1973 graduate of Framingham South High School. She worked for many years at Shipley Company/Rohm and Haas in Marlborough, where she formed lasting friendships.

Cyd spent most of her summers at the family home on Ossipee Lake in New Hampshire, where she loved family time, having fun watching her cherished nieces and nephews on the beach and participating in water sports.

Cyd will be remembered by many family members and friends for her kind spirit and quick wit.

Under the trusted care of Brezniak Funeral Directors, there will be a time of visitation for family and friends on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Cushing Memorial Chapel, 60 Dudley Road, Framingham, from 1-2:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:30 p.m. celebrating Cyd’s Life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in her name.

Obituaries are submissions, typically from funeral homes, that are not subject to the same level of editorial oversight as the rest of the Hopkinton Independent. Obituaries may be edited for grammatical and factual mistakes and clarifications and shortened for space considerations.

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