Sister Elizabeth Cayo, RSM

Cayo, Sister Elizabeth, RSM, (formerly Sister Mary Clotilde), 94, a Sister of Mercy, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at Mt St Rita Health Centre, Cumberland.  

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Kathleen (Prior) Cayo.  She entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 8, 1939 and professed final vows on August 16, 1945. 

While pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree from Catholic Teacher’s College, Sister began her teaching career at the former Cleary School in Providence.  She taught in numerous schools throughout the Diocese of Providence serving as Principal at the former St Maria Goretti School in Pawtucket and later at St. Mary School in Pawtucket. 

Returning to classroom teaching until 1987, Sister then began work at the John E Fogarty Center where she was a Business Clerk for several years and particularly enjoyed her interaction with both staff and members of the Fogarty community.  Sister moved to Mt. St. Rita Health Centre in 2009.  There she continued to visit with other residents and to form new relationships with her caregivers. Sister Elizabeth was a Faithful Mercy woman who was selfless, generous and kind. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec., 1, 2015 at 11 am in St. John Vianney Church, 3609 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland.  Visitation will be at Mt St Rita Health Centre (Warde Room) from 9:30 to 10:30 am with a Mercy Prayer Service at 10:00am.  Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy, 15 Highland View Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 or to Mount St. Rita Health Centre, 15 Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland, RI, 02864.  Information and condolences please visit: www.galloglyfuneralhome.com.

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