Cynthia R. Dunton

In Loving Memory of Cynthia Dunton

Cynthia, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the age of 86.

Born on July 21, 1938, at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, Cynthia was the cherished only child of John and Theresa Roth. Growing up in Cambria Heights, Queens, she symbolized the values of her generation: hard work, loyalty, and love for her family and friends. Cynhthia embodied compassion, intuition, and the ability to create a warm, nurturing space for everyone around her.

A proud graduate of Hofstra University, Cynthia earned her Master’s Degree in Education and dedicated her career to teaching art. She had an extraordinary talent for watercolors, creating timeless works of art that reflected her creative soul. In her classroom, she taught not just art but also self-expression, always reminding her students to “look closer” and appreciate the beauty in life. Cynthia also had a passion for gardening.

Cynthia had a way with words and wisdom. She carried herself with an old-school elegance, using thoughtful phrases and timeless humor to brighten any room she entered. She had a gift for making her point with kindness, leaving an impression that was both powerful and gentle—a reflection of her grace.

Her love of travel took her across Europe, where she found joy in exploring historic cities, indulging in local cuisines, and soaking in the art and culture she so deeply loved.

Cynthia raised two wonderful children, Donna and William. She was a proud grandmother to Johnny, William, Kristin and Lauren, and a great-grandmother to Charlotte, Emerson, Preston, London, and Madison.

Cynthia was Married to Emerson Dunton, her Soulmate and True Love of Her Life. Together they built a warm and loving home and enjoyed a Charmed life Playing Golf in SpringHill Florida and Bay Shore, NY.

Cynthia will be remembered as a woman of grace, creativity, and boundless love—a matriarch whose influence will continue to inspire her family and friends for generations. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, artistry, and laughter that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Visitation- Sunday December 22, 2024 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at our Bayport Funeral Home, 683 Montauk Hwy.

Chapel Service- Sunday December 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at our Bayport Funeral Home, 683 Montauk Hwy.

Interment- Monday December 23, 2023 at Calverton National Cemetery. Friends and family will gather at funeral home at 9:30 a.m. with a closing prayer at 10:00 a.m.