Lawrence, MA: Cynthia O. John, 62, a resident of Lawrence since 1998, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 29, 2018 at her home, following a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, she was the daughter of the late Isaac S. John and Winifred A. Ayorinde. She attended the Nigerian Law School, graduated at the top of her class and practiced as an attorney before coming to the United States and settling in Lawrence.  She was employed locally for many years as a Clinical Support Coordinator for Home Health VNA until her retirement in 2015.

She was an avid reader, traveler, devoted mother, and faithful servant of the Lord. She also enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun with friends and trying her luck at scratch tickets, especially Cash Word.

She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Elizabeth O. Ige, son David A. Ige, several sisters, brothers, cousins, nephews, nieces, and many close friends and colleagues across the US, Europe, and Nigeria.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Plaistow, NH. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with burial to follow in Linwood Cemetery. To send a message of condolence to the family, please visit www.brooksidechapelfh.com . Donations in her name may be made to help defray final expenses in care of Elizabeth Ige, 112 River Pointe Way, Apt. 5101, Lawrence, MA 01843.