Cynthia “Cyndee” Wilkinson age 75 passed away peacefully on May 2 2026.

Born in New Bedford to parents Lydia and Jo Amaral. She graduated from New Bedford High School and later went on to obtain her LPN license where she worked in the medical field. She went on to relocated to California where her career continued and had her two daughter Ashley and Stephanie Wilkinson.

She is survived by her daughters and four grandchildren, Izaiah and Asia Acosta, Josiah Garay and Michael Fortin Jr. and her fur baby, Boo. Predeceased are her parents Lydia and Jo Amaral.

Cyndee will be remembered for her rides around the beach and her love for elephants. Along with her special bond she shared with her first grandson, Izaiah. But most of all her courage to continue to smile through any situation.

In true Cyndee fashion she chose to have no services.

Thank you to Brandon Woods of New Bedford especially Dulce who treated mom as if she was her own, Charlton Memorial Hospital and Southcoast Hospice.

Arrangements are under the care of Donaghy New Day Cremation and Funeral Care, New Bedford, MA.