I knew you as "Cindy" in Northridge, Claymont, DE, where we grew up across the street from each other. You were one of the older cool girls-- but you never treated me that way. I remember dancing in your basement and in my garage to 45s and "The Greatest Hits from WIBG"... pretending to have a rock band with Cheryl and Karen-- we called ourselves the "Classical Gases!" We stared at Davy Jones on The Monkees album and read Tiger Beat. Your accomplishments in life are so many-- and I am certainly one of the many in awe of those. But my favorite part of Cindy Royle is the girl who let me watch her put her hot rollers in for a date and even let me sit and talk with you and your beau for a few minutes before you left. Thank you, Cindy, for being, even in adolescence, a remarkable, empathetic and most of all, groovy chick-- who will always be a shining part of my childhood. xox

Message from Newark, DE

February 13, 2016 2:13 PM

We are very sorry to hear of CynDee's passing. We remember her with fondness when she and Steven were first dating. What a lovely, strong woman.
Tony and Mary Ann Sianni

Expression of Sympathy

An AZALEA PLANT was sent on February 12, 2016

Niki, Max, Steve and Family, We loved CynDee dearly and will miss her greatly. We hope you will be able to plant this somewhere special as a reminder of the love she gave. We will be making a donation to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in her honor. Sincerely, James, Monica and Olivia

Message from Freda & Ed Hairston

February 12, 2016 10:34 AM

Rip & Tish we are so sorry for your loss.May God give you & the family comfort.God Bless.

Message from Kim Young Jackson

February 11, 2016 6:05 PM

Deepest sympathy to the Royle family. I knew Cyndee from our days at Mount Pleasant. She was always very kind. Blessings and good memories to her family and friends.

Expression of Sympathy

A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on February 11, 2016

Message from Paul L Voss Jr.

February 11, 2016 7:20 AM

Our family is so sorry to hear about your loss.

Message from Larry Nagengast

February 10, 2016 11:28 PM

I worked closely with CynDee for 12 years at The News Journal and throughout that time I must say that she was so friendly, so caring, so interested in others that you did not realize how much inner strength she possessed. Sometimes you thought she was too good a friend to be a demanding editor, yet she always got the best out of her team and she upheld the highest journalistic principles in a demanding era. Her life was far too short. Niki and Max, my thoughts are with you.

Message from Joan Nelson Bowers Lehman

February 10, 2016 8:32 PM

Dear Tish and Rip,
I am so sorry to read of the death of you daughter CynDee. You must have been so proud of her. I have often wondered how you all have been.
When my dad died, Nuel told me to be thankful for the time he was with us because it could have been much shorter. In time, that thought did gave me much comfort and with time, I hope it can bring you some comfort also.
With heartfelt sympathy, Joan

Message from jane Reid

February 10, 2016 12:58 PM

CynDee will be missed and remembered. We need more journalists with such skill and dedication to the public good.

Expression of Sympathy

A TRADITION AND SPLENDOR was sent on February 9, 2016

Cyndee will be missed by many. She was an amazing person and a wonderful friend. We are so lucky to have gotten to know her. Love Ann and Frank Salem

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