Melissa Frances Canaday

Melissa Frances Canaday obituary

Melissa Frances Canaday

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Aug

22

Memorial service

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Chickahominy Tribal Center

8200 Lott Cary Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140

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Aug

22

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Canaday Family Cemetery

6325 Olivet Church Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140

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Melissa Canaday Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vincent Funeral Home - Providence Forge on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Melissa F. Canaday, 60, of Providence Forge, VA, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025. A graveside service will be held 12Noon Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Canaday Family Cemetery. Following the graveside, there will be a Memorial Service at 2PM, located at the Chickahominy Tribal Center. Repast and fellowship to follow until 5PM. **Full obituary to Follow

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Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Memorial service

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Chickahominy Tribal Center

8200 Lott Cary Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140

Send Flowers

Aug

22

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Canaday Family Cemetery

6325 Olivet Church Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.