STARKSBORO — Cynthia Guild Kling of Starksboro, Vt., died on Dec. 28, 2023.

She was born on May 12, 1932, in Quincy, Mass., to L.W. Guild and Rhea Coleman Guild. She is survived by her sons, Kurt Kling and wife Lin White of Starksboro, Vt., and P. Chase Kling of Orford, N.H.; daughters, Julie Kling of Holyoke, Mass., and Peer Kling of San Antonito, N.M. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Marcia Guild Gibbs; and son-in-law, James Ruzicka.

Cynthia was best known as the first woman elected to FIS certification as a ski jump judge.

A family gathering is planned for spring.