Cynthia Jane Gough

Cynthia Jane Gough, age 67, Cedarville, Michigan, died on March 9, 2017 at Hospice of the E.U.P in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She was born on May 13, 1949 in Petoskey, Michigan to James Patrick and Wilma Susan (Kompsi) Francis. Cindy grew up in Mackinac Island, Michigan and graduated from St. Ignace High School. She began working on the Island for William Gough at the riding stables. On December 20, 1969, Bill and Cindy married at St. Anne’s Catholic Church on Mackinac Island. For their anniversary Bill renamed his Riding Stable to Cindy’s Riding Stables. They relocated to Cedarville in 1982 and continued to spend summers on Mackinac Island. Cindy was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Mackinac Island Humane Society, and the Mackinac Island Horse Association. She was also named Mackinac Island Lilac Queen in 1965. Cindy loved riding horses and anything that included horses. She also enjoyed snorkeling, boating, traveling, going to Bliss Fest, and taking adventures. She went on several cruises to Costa Rica, Belize, and the Caribbean. Cindy is survived by her sons, William Taylor “W.T.” (fiance, Tricia Marshall) Gough of Cedarville, Theodore “Teddy” (Shantelle) Gough of Hessel, Michigan, and Jeremiah Gough of Cedarville; grandchildren, Kody (Janae Cottelit) Gough, Keely (Mike) Bazinau, Colton Fisher, Kassidy Gough, Tessa Gough, Madison Gough, and Carter Gough; great-grandchildren, Keera and Makenna; brothers, Don (Gracie) Francis of Mackinac Island, and James Francis of Hessel; sisters, Kay Barnes of Punta Gorda, Florida and Vera (Steve) Hicks of Cedarville; brother-in-law, Reginald (Laurel) Gough of Cedarville; and sister-in-law, Beverly Barney of Germfask, Michigan. Cindy is preceded in death by her husband, William Gough; and her parents. A Gathering will be held Wednesday March 15, beginning at 4:00 P.M., at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford, Michigan, followed by a Memorial Service which will begin at 5:00 p.m. Interment will be at Bethel Cemetery in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the E.U.P., 308 W. 12th Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

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Cynthia Jane Gough

May 13, 1949 - March 9, 2017