Cynthia L. (Trotta) Sullivan, 51, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly, at her home in Ashland. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of Joyce (Colvin) Conley and the late John Trotta. She was the former wife of Paul Sullivan of Worcester. A longtime Ashland resident, Cindy worked for the Ashland Department of Public Works as a secretary for over 15 years, retiring in 1996. In addition to her mother and former husband, she is survived by two children, Christopher Sullivan and his wife Chrissy of Leicester, and Kimberly (Sullivan) Raya and her husband Noe of Waltham; and one granddaughter, Sofia Raya. Memorial calling hours will be held Saturday, Jan. 30th from 2:00-4:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland.