Mildred R. Cavender

November 22, 1933 - February 9, 2015

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

1119 Washington Avenue

MONACA, PA 15061

Wednesday 2/11, 4:00 pm

Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services

1119 Washington Avenue

MONACA, PA 15061

Thursday 2/12, 10:00 am

St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

1270 Chapel Road

MONACA, PA 15061

Thursday 2/12, 10:45 am

Our wife and mother, Mildred Cavender, 81, has been called to be with her daughters, Patricia and Barbara. A resident of Monaca, her passing occurred on Monday, February 9, 2015.Born on November 22, 1933, in Carrick, she was the third daughter of the late Manus and Elizabeth O’Keefe and the twin sister of James. Milly was very proud of her Irish heritage. On October 25, 1952, she married the love of her life, Ray Cavender. A member of St. John the Baptist Parish of Monaca, Milly was a past member of the Christian Mothers Association. She was a homemaker, and when grandchildren came, she gladly took on the job of babysitter.Mildred is survived by her husband of 62 years, Ray; a daughter, Linda (Joe) Gregory; a son, Ray (Kathleen) Cavender; her grandchildren, Michael (Sarah) Gregory in Arizona, Diane Gregory of Monaca, Shannon Cavender of Monaca and Meghan Cavender of Hopewell Twp.In addition to her parents and daughters, Patricia and Barbara, Milly was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Centenail and Elizabeth Mayfield and two brothers, Jack and James O’Keefe.Friends will be received Wednesday, February 11th, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, where a blessing service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m.Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.To share online condolences, get directions and other information, please visit simpsonfuneralhome.com.

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I'm sorry this is so late, but I want Millie's family to know that I always felt like part of the family. I loved Millie, she was like a 2nd Mom to me... I was so fortunate to have Pat and Linda as friends - I remember all the good times we had roller skating on Weds. & Sundays at the Hookstown skating rink. There were times we laughed until we cried - especially when our favorite songs would play. I will remember and cherish the good times. Millie had a heart of gold and loved children and homemaking. She reminded me a lot of my own mother. I loved talking to her and she was so excited telling me all about her children's accomplishments. She was so proud of all of her children. She was a wonderful Mom. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Linda and the Cavender family, My deepest sympathies on the passing of your mom. When I think of her, I remember riding to 4th ward in the station wagon with all us kids squeezed in when it rained. Those were days that were carefree. Your mom took everyone under her wing and kept us safe. May God Bless you all at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rosanne

"Sis" was one of my parents. I spent almost as much time under her care as I did with my own mother. She helped make me the person I am today. Some of my happiest memories occured in that kitchen on Chestnut Street. It feels like my whole childhood was spent in her back yard, under her watchful and caring eyes. I can still feel her hugs. My thoughts and prayers are with Ray, Linda, Ray Jr. and her whole family.

Indeed, Aunt Sis was like a second mom to me also. Visiting her home on the edge of town was always a treat. After a full day of running in the corn rows of Uncle Ray's garden, splitting shale in the fossil field, or hiking the countless trails and creeks in the woods out back, it was always her voice that called us back at the end of the day. I'll never forget the warmth and love I felt the last time I saw her. We are all blessed to have known her.

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