Natalie Vincent

ODE TO THE MATRIARCH

A thousand lights were dimmed as many hearts skipped a beat and were broken

A thousand people knew not why they shed a tear while singers forgot the words to the song

A thousand lives seemed less full as many felt a sense of emptiness

A melded band…Men of Flanders, Sons of Boar, Skilled Builders & Cutters of Cloth….struck up a tune, to which angels sang in perfect harmony while the skies turned the brightest of blues because another beautiful Gaelic soul had come home

And those same souls heard spoken, as if from the sky above, as no one was near “Life is wonderful – if you can remain strong”

Attributed to Elisabeth McCulloch Taylor, date unknown

Natalie Elisabeth Fleming Vincent, lifelong resident of Syracuse, passed on July 8th, 2026 at age 83. Natalie, a beloved daughter, sister, wife and mother of five boys; Her absence will be forever felt Natalie was the “Matriarch” of immediate and extended families, known for welcoming all to her home, always a gathering place full of love and laughter

Natalie’s professional career spanned over more than three decades in Information Systems at Syracuse University, often traveling to present at both regional & national conferences

She was preceded in death by her father, Mason G. Fleming, mother Anastasia McCulloch Taylor Fleming, sisters Susan Lyon (Mike), Genie Carson (Hugh) and Nancy Fleming as well as her son Guy Matthew Vincent

She is survived by her loving & dedicated husband of 65 years, Richard B. Vincent, Sr, sons Richard B Vincent, Jr (Michelle) of Phoenix, N.Y., Timothy M Vincent (Lisa) of Cincinnati, OH, Andrew A Vincent of Syracuse and Michael J Vincent (Puja) of Syracuse, her brother Harry G Fleming (Leopoldine) of Syracuse, granddaughters Sheena Christine, Jessica Gainey (Chris), Ashley Vincent, Kaleigh Boos (Kyle), Taylor Vincent, Gabrielle Vincent and Anastasia Vincent and her grandson, Liam K Vincent as well as nephews Thomas Carson, Scott Carson, Stephen Lyon, Hugh Carson, Jr, Darryl Fleming, Matthew Carson and nieces Megan Babji (Mark) and Erin Smorol (Daniel), countless extended family and friends, especially her best friend of almost 60 years, Judith Barry

"Codladh sámh, a mháthair" (Sleep peacefully mother - Irish Gaeilge)

No services will be held as was her wish