BATH — Cynthia Upton White passed away peacefully at home in Bath, Maine, on March 2, 2015, at the age of 86.

Cynthia was born in Reading, Mass., on Jan. 24, 1929, to Helen and Joshua Damon Upton. She graduated from North Reading High School (’46), Bradford Junior College (’48) and The Katharine Gibbs School (’49).

Cynthia is survived by her husband of 64 years, Arthur; her three sons Damon (Gretchen) of Osprey, Fla., Curtis (Emi) of Bath, Maine, and Andrew (Melinda) of Fitzwilliam, N.H.; her sister Deborah Upton, of Patagonia, Ariz.; and four grandchildren, Joshua, Justin, Cullen and Laura. She was predeceased by her half-sister Ellie Chace, half-brother Joshua Upton, and half-brother John Upton.

A precocious child, Cynthia loved to read and she delighted in the access to her father’s library. Through his library and a special bond with her father, Cynthia developed an appreciation for literature, history, and politics, interests which remained with her throughout her life.

Cynthia had an extraordinary sense of style and color which she employed in making her own clothes and decorating her home. Her creativity was endless and there was never a time when she wasn’t working on one project or another. Cynthia’s inspiration extended into the garden where she was a skilled gardener. There were always flowers in the home, both thoughtful delicate arrangements and terra cotta pots filled with her beloved pink geraniums and white alyssum.

Cynthia worked as the secretary to the Head of the History Department at Boston University and later moved to Waterville, Maine, where Arthur was enrolled at Colby College, where she became the secretary to the Dean of Women at Colby.

Arthur and Cynthia were married in 1951, and after Arthur’s graduation from Colby in 1952, they moved to Lakeville, Conn., where he began his teaching career at The Hotchkiss School. It was in Lakeville that Cynthia raised her three boys while also being a gracious faculty wife and hostess. At various times she worked for the Lakeville Journal and as an agent with Robinson Leach Real Estate.

Cynthia provided extraordinary support to Arthur throughout his career, but especially when he was appointed Headmaster at Hotchkiss. Her creativity and style were on full display as she oversaw the redecorating of the headmaster’s house. She welcomed faculty, students and guests into her home and made everyone comfortable with her thoughtful good nature.

Cynthia’s involvement and influence at Hotchkiss was notable, and in recognition of her contributions, the Cynthia White Children’s Center was named in her honor.

A private service will be held in the spring.

Memorial donations may be made to The Patten Free Library, 33 Summer St., Bath, ME 04530.