Maria A. Lancaster

Maria Cida Lancaster peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the age of 82. She is survived by her four children, who were the love of her life. John Lancaster, AnaLuisa married to Vincent Manzi and two grandchildren John and Juliana Manzi. Lucila Lancaster and son-in-law Girsh Nair and two grandchildren Isabel and Samuel Nair and Flavia Lancaster and grandchild Amelia Dupre. She was also survived by her brother Teodoro de Barros and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was an educator who dedicated over fifty years of her life making it her mission to touch the lives of the many children that she worked with. She was a devoted educator at Rayne Memorial Early Childhood Program. She was also a role model to many children who considered her a grandmother. She was a devout Christian who enjoyed reading The Bible and meditating on spiritual books. One of the many things she enjoyed was spending time with nature in her garden.
“Please be happy for me, I have always loved Jesus and I know he came for me. We cannot be separated because we are connected by love. I will always be a part of you, and you will always be a part of me.” There will be a very private celebratory Mass.
Arrangements entrusted to Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home.

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