Cain, Barbara J.

Barbara J. Cain, 88, of Fairport, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday March 24, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband, of 63 years, William. She is survived by her three daughters, Debbie (Peter) Bruno, Sherrie (Bill) Maysick, Marcia (Matthew) Pohl, and six grandchildren, Emily Pohl, Benjamin (Samantha) Maysick, Michael Bruno, Courtney (Casey) Maysick MacClaren, Jennifer (fiancé Jack Lenahan) Bruno, and Megan Pohl.

Calling Hours Monday April 1, 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport. Funeral Mass Tuesday April 2, 11:00 AM at St. John of Rochester Church, Fairport, NY.

Barbara was born in Rochester, NY on June 28, 1935.  She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Nazareth Academy, and Nazareth College. Barbara went back to college after raising her daughters. She graduated from MCC and continued on to receive a B.S. in Psychology from SUNY Brockport. She was a Child Associate in Primary Project with the Rush Henrietta School District. She volunteered for over 20 years in the St. John of Rochester Stephen Ministry program. She thoroughly enjoyed her work, though her true pride and joy came from being a wife and mother, raising her daughters, and supporting her six grandchildren. She was the true matriarch of the family, a role model for all who encountered her wisdom and kindness.  

She and her husband, Bill, had a thirst for knowledge which punctuated their lives. They took courses simply because they were interested in learning something new. Their travels centered around exploring the history and culture of places like Cambodia, Hong Kong, Peru, Egypt, Vietnam, Australia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Thailand. Their idea of a river cruise included the Yangtze and the Amazon. They met the people of these countries and were fascinated to learn their traditions. Their home was filled with treasured books and photographs of their world travels and stories were often shared with family and friends.   

Barbara lived her life with grace and purpose, always being conscious of her impact on others.  She greeted every caregiver at the Jewish home by name and asked about their day and their story because she was genuinely interested, despite her pain or discomfort. We offer a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the third floor for the compassionate care they showed her throughout her stay.

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