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Barbara Caya Obituary

WOONSOCKET - Barbara E. (McCutcheon) Caya, 88, died Saturday, February 6, 2016 in Overlook Nursing and Rehab Center, Pascoag. She was the wife of the late Leo A. Caya. Born in Harrisville, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Annie (Simpson) McCutcheon.
Barbara retired from Landmark Medical Center after 27 years of service as a medical transcriptionist. She was a communicant of St. James Episcopal Church, Woonsocket.
She leaves her children, Robert Richards of Richardson, TX, Steven Richards of No. Providence, Janice Tempest of Warwick, Gary Caya of Manville, Lori Kitson of Chepachet and Richard Caya of Cartersville, GA; one brother, Donald McCutcheon of Naples, FL; three sisters, Bethley Guilbeault of Conowingo, MD, Ellen Houle of Pascoag and Helen Mumford of Woonsocket, as well as eighteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by one daughter, Sheri Richards; two brothers, Alan and Malcolm McCutcheon and one sister, Dorothy Adam.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016, at 10 AM, in St. James Episcopal Church, 24 Hamlet Avenue, Woonsocket. Burial will immediately follow in Resurrection Cemetery, West Wrentham Road, Cumberland, RI. Calling hours are Thursday from 4-7 PM in Holt Funeral Home, 510 So. Main St., Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886. www.holtfuneralhome.com

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Published by Woonsocket Call from Feb. 8 to Feb. 16, 2016.

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Irene Ray

February 14, 2016

Gary and Evelyn - so sorry to read about the loss of your mother. I'm sure you have wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dawn Whelan

February 10, 2016

Barbara we will miss you very much. My prayers are with the family through this trying time. I have many many fond memories. Thank you for my children for without you I wouldn't have them. You will always be in my heart. Rest in Peace I love you.

February 10, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sarah Ladouceur

February 10, 2016

With our deepest sympathy!! GOD has taken another angel to watch over us.. With lots of love to the family.. Claire

Joyce Hill

February 9, 2016

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry I am not able to be there with you. May Aunt Barbara rest in peace. Love, Joyce

Carrie Dukett

February 9, 2016

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family.

Helene Mandeville

February 9, 2016

My sincerest condolences to Gary and Evelyn and all of Mrs. Chaya's family and friends. Warm thoughts and prayers for peace <3

Phyllis Cadorette

February 9, 2016

When we were in our teens we used to get together a lot and we always had a great time. Sorry she is gone.

Mike & Cheryl Ethier

February 8, 2016

Our family had the pleasure of meeting & enjoying the company of Eric's grandmother, Barbara, at a variety of family celebrations over these past five years. The bond the two shared was heartwarming. Our sincere condolences to all of her family members as they mourn her passing.

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Holt Funeral Home

510 S Main St, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. James Episcopal Church

24 Hamlet Avenue, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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12

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Resurrection Cemetery

West Wrentham Road, Cumberland, RI 02895

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