Cynthia Lee Dornemann passed away on September 19, 2022 at NYU Langone Hospital on Long Island, New York at the age of 81. She is survived by her husband Henry Martin Dornemann. She is also survived by her two sons Henry W. (Sharon) and Matthew (Jessica), and her granddaughters Alexa, Sarah, and Laura.

 She was a longtime resident of both West Hempstead, New York and Oquossoc, Maine. Cynthia was a teacher in the Franklin Square School District for 35 years.  After that, she helped found the Epiphany Lutheran School in Hempstead New York, where she served as both teacher and principal.  

 She loved to play the piano and the organ. She was the organist at the Oquossoc Union Log Church. Cynthia enjoyed quilting and was an active member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Garden City, NY where she participated in the annual Christmas sale to help raise money for those in need. 

 The visitation will be held at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home (fairchildfuneral.com) in Garden City, NY on Sunday 9/25 from 3pm to 7pm. Her funeral will be held at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection (https://resgc.org/welcome) in Garden City, NY on Monday 9/26 at 10am.