Rita Mary Cain

CARTHAGE - Rita M. Cain, 78, 106 North Mechanic St., died Sunday morning, June 21st, 2015 at Upstate Medical University, Syracuse.
Born in Carthage, the daughter of James & Geraldine Baker Dawes, she attended Carthage Augustinian Academy; she graduated with the class of 1954. Mrs. Cain traveled extensively throughout the country and was employed in many different industries and positions. She was a very social person who enjoyed going to the casino and cooking for her family and friends. In 1982, she was reunited with her former classmate, Richard Martin; the pair has been inseparable ever since.
Besides Richard, Rita is survived by her daughters; Stephanie Cain Waulters and her husband, Robert, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Julie Cain Dellenbaugh and her husband, Lee, Dallas, Texas. Also surviving are her siblings; Emily Frezza, Harold Dawes, David Dawes and Anita Armstrong and her grandchildren; Robby, Mikey and Joey Waulters.
She is predeceased by her sister, Alma Frezza.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 24th at 11:00 AM, at the St. James Catholic Church, Carthage, with the Rev. George F. Maroun, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in New St. James Cemetery, Carthage. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 24th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc., 500 State St. www.lundyfuneralhome.com
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.