In loving memory of Cynthia Elaine Grenville Smith who sadly passed away on 21st November 2021
Cynthia was a loving family member, loyal friend to many, wonderful actress on TV, Film & Stage, director and teacher.
I have spoken with many people personally but I want to make sure that everyone knows the sad news that Cyndy passed away on 21st November. She was 90 years old and died of an infection. She was still full of beans but physically very fragile. Her dementia had barely advanced at all so her unique personality was still there. In her last week, even when she couldn't speak, she made me laugh! What a brave and talented woman she was, a beloved family member in two families, a friend, an actress (actor), director and teacher.
Thank you to Julia Jules and others from ALRA who have sent such sweet messages of love for Cyndy, on Facebook. She remembered, loved, respected and admired you all - as individuals - very much. Your messages are a great comfort to me.
Thank you to everyone else who has so kindly sent their love, prayers and condolences. You have no idea how much your words mean to me.
The funeral is on 23 December at St Andrew's Church, St Andrews Road, Surbiton at 11.00 am, 2 doors down from our address which is KT6 4AE. It will be streamed. The link is shown here in this Memorial Page
The Funeral Streaming link appears below.
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Topic: Funeral Cynthia Grenville
Time: Dec 23, 2021 11:00 AM London
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I have just come across this sad news... I have been thinking of Cynthia Grenville - my brilliant beloved teacher on our Postgraduate at at ALRA. I am sorry I was unable to pay my last respects to her. May you Rest In Peace Cynthia - you certainly lived life well.. What a character! ❤️
Cynthia was a wonderful friend to me when I was just starting out and we both lived in Wimbledon. I also took my parents, when they were alive, to meet her as I was very proud to have her as a friend. I read she had died in the Equity Journal, and I’m so sorry for your loss. Her smile and unique voice could light up a room. Rest in Peace dear Beautiful Cynthia.
Cyndy with Sally’s brother, Tim
Will love you always darling Cyndy x
Cyndy, you were the most wonderful neighbour during our time at Maple Road. We loved to listen to you tell us about your experiences as an actor. We will always cherish the memories. Love Matt and Julia.
Thank you so much Matt and Julia. What a lovely photo. I do so hope that you are all well and will come and see me one of these days - and view your flat and garden!! Love, Sally
Dearest Cynth, what fun we used to have, what a talent for enjoying life you had! Sleep well Auntie xxx
Cyndy was possibly the most mischievous 80++ year old that I have known. She had a great sense of humour, loved life and was a great friend. She will be sadly missed.
Bernard Taylor is attending the funeral service and the reception.
Dearest Cynd, I will miss you very much. Your smile, your welcome, your humour, your love. What an amazing life you have lived. You were a real ‘one off’. Love you lots ❤️. Xx
The Maple Road Gang of Four!
‘Happy 83rd birthday Cyndy’.
Cyndy’s 83rd birthday celebration.
Cyndy and Carol.
In memory of dear Cyndy. You will never be forgotten.
Monica and David Warner
In memory of Cynthia
Cyndy with Sally’s brother, Tim
Cyndy, you were the most wonderful neighbour during our time at Maple Road. We loved to listen to you tell us about your experiences as an actor. We will always cherish the memories. Love Matt and Julia.
The Maple Road Gang of Four!
‘Happy 83rd birthday Cyndy’.
Cyndy’s 83rd birthday celebration.
Cyndy and Carol.
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh 1977
“Maren” with her “Sisterhood”
Six Days before her final illness - Bermuda !!
Cyndy and Sally in Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden, 1977
“Maren” with her “Sisterhood”
“Maren” in Dr Who, The Brain of Morbius, 1976
Cynd and Sally in the garden at Maple Road
Cyndy with Hudson and Marjorie Yates, actor and friend
Cyndy with Sally’s brother Simon and his wife Keretha
My amazing aunties Cynth and Sally with Cynth’s sister, my gran x
Traverse Theatre
The French Tarte
Royal Wedding Day Brinsworth House 2017
Royal Wedding Day 2017
Cyndy's 87th Birthday
Cyndy's 84th Birthday 2015
Cyndy & Poppy
Cyndy & Bernard Brinsworth House
Christmas 2020
Brinsworth House
Brinsworth House
"Maren" in Dr Who: Brain or Morbius 1976
Six days before her final illness !
Taken at the French Tart, Maple Road, Surbiton
In 1990 Cyndy was in a children’s BBC show “The Gift”. As a 10 year old watching someone I knew and loved on TV was just so exciting. So proud to have had Cyndy as part of our family.
Cyndy talking to my little boy Harry who loved her visits so much ❤️
Cyndy and me a few years ago on one of her many visits to Kent x
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