Don Cherry with a dogPhoto credit: The Hockey News

Tragic news has struck Don Cherry and his family, as his daughter Cynthia, passed away at 67.

The devastating news of her passing was confirmed, as she had passed away on July 15th.

Here’s the Announcement from the Cherry Family:

“In Celebration of
Cynthia Margaret “Cindy” Cherry


March 29, 1957 – July 15, 2024

Passed away unexpectedly, at Trisom Health University, surrounded by her beloved son Jason (Caroline Lukasik).

She was dearly loved by her son and his wife and leaves behind her beloved companion the late Ronan, dear sister of Tina (Phil) Peel and aunt of Grace.

Friends may call at the Turner & Porte “Cedar” Chapel,
110 Cherry Street, on Friday, July 21st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Private family ceremony will be held at Cedar’s Cemetery, Kingston.

In Cindy’s memory, donations may be made to Born Cherry Fund Rescue.”

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The legendary, NHL broadcaster has exited social media since her passing on the 15th. Since his retirement from NHL broadcasting he’s made his new niche podcasting on “Coach’s Corner”:

We extend our deepest condolences to everyone affected by this loss.