Cynthia Margaret “Cindy” Cherry Obituary
Cynthia Margaret “Cindy” Cherry, daughter of former Hockey Night in Canada host Don Cherry, passed away unexpectedly on July 15 at the age of 67. She was the eldest child and only daughter of Don and the late Rose Cherry. Cindy is survived by her son Del (Caroline Lyczek) and his father Roger, her brother Tim (Ling), and niece Grace.
Cindy was passionate about animal welfare and was a founder of Don Cherry’s Pet Rescue Foundation. She also worked with The Kidney Foundation of Canada for over a decade and had donated a kidney to her brother Tim shortly after college.
In memory of Cindy, donations can be made to Don Cherry’s Pet Rescue Foundation.
Cynthia Margaret “Cindy” Cherry Obituary
Don Cherry is a prominent figure in the world of hockey, known for his long tenure as the host of “Coach’s Corner” on Hockey Night in Canada. He held this position for nearly 40 years, becoming a recognizable and often controversial voice in hockey commentary. Before his television career, Cherry was an NHL head coach, leading the Boston Bruins to two Stanley Cup Finals. Cherry’s career in broadcasting ended in 2019 following his dismissal by Sportsnet due to xenophobic remarks made on-air.
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