Cherished by her family

Published in the March 30, 2016 edition

SAUGUS — Cynthia A. (Spadafora) McQueen, of Saugus, passed away on March 1, 2016.

Cynthia was the beloved wife of 58 years to Donald McQueen of Saugus. She was the loving mother of Robin McQueen-Lynch and her husband Brian of Wilton, Conn.; Robert McQueen and his wife Marie of Saugus; and Randy McQueen and his wife Theresa of Lynnfield. She was the former mother-in-law of Catherine McCormack. She was the proud grandmother of Catherine, Daniel, Courtney, Amanda, Annie, Michael and Grace. She was the beloved aunt of Jacquelyn Emmanuel and Geraldine Wensing. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours were held on Sunday, March 6 at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 West Foster St., Melrose. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary’s Church, Melrose, on Monday, March 7. Interment was private. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit gatelyfh.com.