Cindy Lou Knowles

Cindy Lou Knowles, 57, of Jaffrey, NH died on Thursday, December 17, 2020, in the comfort of her home, after a sudden illness.

She was born in Milford, Massachusetts, on January 22, 1963, the daughter of Francis John and Nancy Jane (Clough) Deiana. She grew up locally and attended Conant High School.

Cindy Lou had a good heart and was most often found with a smile on her face, and ready for a hearty laugh. She loved her family. Her daughters and grandchildren were a shining light in her life.

When younger, she enjoyed helping at and donating her time to the local nursing homes.

She loved her cats, welcoming many into her home over the years. She also enjoyed visits from her friends.

Cindy Lou is survived by her daughters: Maria E Caron of Hancock, NH and Samantha J Knowles of South Carolina; her sisters: Dana Coe and her husband Dean of Keene, NH, Jill Starbird and her husband Bob of Poland, ME, and Ellen Doughty of Peterborough, NH; her brothers James Moss of Lee, NH and Peter Deiana and his wife Mary Spoon of Jaffrey, NH; four grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

At the request of the family, there will be no public calling hours or services at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in Cindy Lou Knowles’s name, to the Monadnock Humane Society ( www.monadnockhumanesociety.org ), 101 W Swanzey Rd, Swanzey, NH 03446