Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Schaffer Funeral Home

529 Jefferson Ave

Defiance, Ohio

Barbara Cavin Obituary

DEFIANCE - Barbara A. Cavin, age 71 of Defiance, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born on April 6, 1952, to the late Hibbert and Elsie (Burnett) Belcher in Big Rock, Virginia. On August 26, 1969, she married Harold Cavin, who survives.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Harold Cavin of Defiance, her daughter, Pamela (Joshua) Foss of Nappanee, Indiana, her son, Michael (Sarah) Cavin of Defiance, her grandchildren; Andrea Cavin, Brandon Foss and Rayah Cavin, and great-granddaughter, Lessa Cavin. She also leaves behind her brother, Ronnie Belcher of Defiance, and her sister, Dee Winkler of North Ridgeville, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Pebble Camp.

Visitation will be held from 1 - 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Defiance. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the church, with Rev. Ron Monteith officiating.

Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to Ronald McDonald House. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Crescent-News on Jul. 6, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Cavin

Sponsored by Schaffer Funeral Home.

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Barbara Cavin's name

Memorial Events
for Barbara Cavin

Jul

8

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church in Defiance (Ohio)

Jul

8

Memorial service

1:30 p.m.

First Baptist Church in Defiance (Ohio)

Funeral services provided by:

Schaffer Funeral Home

529 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512

How to support Barbara's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Barbara Cavin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more