Muriel Loraine Caiado

Muriel Loraine Caiado, 90, of Aiken, SC, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of the late John C. and Sara Connors Avila.

In 1985, Muriel moved from Massachusetts to Fayetteville, NC and went back to school to obtain her High School Diploma. She graduated at the top of her class in 1985 from Fayetteville Tech College. Muriel moved back to Massachusetts in 1992 and settled in Aiken, SC in 2000. Muriel became involved with St. Mary’s Church in Aiken where she started the prayer shawl ministry.

Mrs. Caiado is survived by three children, Norma Jean (Robert) Souza of Acushnet, MA, Michael Allan (William) Eldredge of Harwich, MA, and Debra (Michael) Kelley of Birmingham, AL; thirteen grandchildren, Julie Souza, Dawn Souza, Kristy (Shaun) Guillotte, Jason (Jessica) Caiado, Joshua (Barbara) Caiado, Amanda (Wayne White) Robichaud, Nicole Sylvia, Sandra Caiado, Katherine Caiado, Cristine (Richard) Sylvia, Matthew (Erin) Sylvia, Christopher (Melanie) Kelley, and Sarah (Eetu) Kolehmainen; twenty-one great grandchildren; and one brother Arthur (Maureen) Avila.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Caiado was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Nunes Caiado; three children, Donald Wayne Caiado, Robert Steven Caiado, Sandra Jane Sylvia; and two brothers, John Avila and George Avila.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 10:00 am at St. Mary Help of Christians, 138 Fairfield St. SE, Aiken, SC 29801.

In lieu of flowers, Muriel’s request was for memorials to be sent to DonorsChoose.org, a program to benefit teachers.

Condolences to the family of Muriel Loraine Caiado

  • Christyn Guillotte
    4 years ago

    Prayers and Condolences in your loss. May you find ways to comfort one another in these unforgiving times of travel. From the family of Christyn and Lee Guillotte..GOD BLESS.

  • Debbie Bowen
    4 years ago

    Muriel was a very dear friend of mine. I met her during our Bible outreach on Wednesday evenings at Village Senior in Warrenville, SC. She attended faithfully every Wednesday when she was feeling well. Muriel was such a sweet lady and she loved my three grandchildren, Hunter, Landon, and Aubrey. She would always make sure they had a sweet treat and a hug each Wednesday night! She was my card partner many times and loved playing cards with the her friends at Village Senior where she lived. We had many weenie roasts at my house with her friends and it was always a fun time! We will miss her dearly and know that Heaven is even a sweeter place with Muriel there! Blessed beyond measure to have called her friend. Until we meet again, Debbie Bowen, Jen, Brian, Hunter, Landon, and Aubrey Lee ❤️❤️❤️

  • Virginia Seigler
    4 years ago

    I met Muriel at the apts we lived in and she became a good friend. She belong to the card group and played every week. I will really miss her and she is where she wants to be in heaven. Good bless her.

  • Virginia Seigler
    4 years ago

    I met Muriel at the apts we lived in and she became a good friend. She belong to the card group and played every week. I will really miss her and she is where she wants to be in heaven. Good bless her.

  • So sorry for your loss, Deb. Your mom was such a sweet woman. Hoping to see you all on Friday.

    Hilary and Jerry

    • Deb Kelley
      4 years ago

      We will be there for the mass & the small visit afterwards.

  • Dianne Walters
    4 years ago

    Deb,
    Your mother was a remarkable woman. She was kind, considerate and loving to all she met. I will always remember her kindness and soft spoken ways.

    I know your family will greatly miss her, but I pray she is finally out of pain and in a much better place.

    My sympathies are with you during this very difficult time.

  • I am pleased to have had the opportunity to meet ms. Caido my condolences to the family

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