Manuela Maria Caton ... enjoyed gardening; at 55

NEW DURHAM - Manuela Maria Caton, 55, of New Durham, died on Oct. 4, 2022, surrounded by family. Born Oct. 31, 1966, Maria was the daughter of the late Charlene "Kitty" Caton. Maria is survived by her life and business partner, Bill Millar and his daughter Chloe Fonteyne and husband Cory, grandchildren; Keira and Isla. Also survived by Michael and Nancy Caton, Juniper and Paul Houser, nieces and nephews; Cameron Houser, Gage Houser and wife Erika, Sace and Jackson Caton, great nephews; Olliver and Julian Houser, and Aunt Ann Phinney.

Maria's family grew when she met Teresa more than 40 years ago, and their families became one. Maria is survived there by Linda and Barry Jameson, Teresa Herman, Abigail and Daniel Means, children; Maya and Franklin, Amanda McClure, Anthony and Alicia Main, son; Isaac, Anna and David Ruoff, children; Ian, Savannah, and Dawson. Maria is also survived by Magda, Victoria, and Natascha Millar, Van Fitzgerald, Alexa Erickson, Andrea and Greg Power, and Gordan Millar. Maria brought kindness to all; she loved her family and friends with all she had. She was an amazing: caretaker, gardener, cook, party planner, a generous soul, a wonderful partner, stepmother, aumie, sister, aunt, and friend.