Cynthia (Maxwell) Pacheco, 58, of New Bedford passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 in Rhode Island Hospital from injuries sustained from a biking accident after enjoying a leisurely day in the sun preparing her garden for spring just hours beforehand. She is survived by her husband Rick "Rubin" Pacheco, her son Maxwell Pacheco and her cousin Ann Marie Potter, who she considered a sister, and Dana Potter, Ann Marie's husband.
Cynthia ("Cyndy" to those close to her) was an eccentric and caring woman who loved life, her family, her friends, Halloween, fine wine, cycling, cooking and gardening. She was a graduate of the culinary arts program at Johnson and Wales University. She ended her life working at her dream job as a chef for Café Olio in Plymouth.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to either WGBH Boston or the Red Cross; both of which Cynthia regularly gave to. As per her wishes there will be no funeral or service. There will instead be a celebration of life gathering held at a later date.