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Joseph Cain Jr., 80

April 28, 2022

Francis Cain, Jr, 80 of Williamstown, MA died on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Williamstown Commons. He was born in North Adams, MA on September 6, 1941, first born child of the late Francis Cain and Marjorie Elise (Clerc) Cain.

Joseph attended St. Joseph’s High School in North Adams and was a graduate of Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA. He began his teaching career in Hancock, MA and later in the North Adams School system as a primary grade teacher at Johnson, Haskins and Brayton schools.

Joseph married the former Carol Ann Wilson on February 8, 1975. She predeceased him on August 2, 2010.

Joseph loved baseball and spent years coaching Little League and Babe Ruth and was a long time umpire for youth baseball.

is survived by his son Brian Cain and his wife Erin of Paradise Valley, AZ, and granddaughter, Carolyn Cain; He also leaves behind two brothers, Richard Cain and his wife Elvira of Lehigh Acres, Florida and Christopher W. Cain and his wife Denise of Shrewsbury,MA as well as three sisters, Ann E. Cain of North Adams, Sr. Natalie C. Cain, SSJ of Holyoke and Marjorie Tisdale of Calais, ME. was predeceased by his wife, Carol Wilson Cain, son Joseph Aaron Cain, and his brother Neil P. Cain, and his wife Lynda Cain).

Please help us celebrate the life of Joseph F. Cain, Jr. who quietly went to his Lord on April 28, 2022. Many folks were blessed by having known Joe and we welcome all of you to join along with family and friends, in celebrating his wonderful life.

The celebration of life will be held over Zoom on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 8:00-9:30pm ET. The Zoom Meeting ID is 8029991096. You can join by entering that meeting ID at the time of the event or by entering this link at that time https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8029991096

You are welcome and encouraged to share your memories during this time as we honor the life of Joe. He was a husband, father, teacher and coach. A wonderful man who dedicated his life to teaching and serving others in North Adams and Williamstown, MA. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday June 10, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Cheshire, MA. Burial will follow in the family plot in Southview Cemetery, North Adams, MA. Memorial donations are suggested for the Sisters of St. Joseph through the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Homes, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA. 01247. To add to the Book of Memories please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

Recollections & Sympathy For the Family
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I just learned of the death of Joe my friend of many years. Ron and I shared many fun times with him and Carol. Our sympathy to his family. Joe will be sadly missed.
from: Carolyn Sacco	on: 11-11-2022

OMG I just found out about Joe. He was a good friend we all grew up together. My Condolences to all of the Family. God be with you all at this time in your life. R.I.P. My old friend.
from: Richard J LaVigne Sr	on: 06-12-2022

My heartfelt condolences to the entire Cain family. 'Mr. Cain' was my elementary teacher at Sarah T. Haskins in North Adams. What a great teacher! God bless, Connie (Miner) McKenzie
from: Connie McKenzie	on: 05-15-2022

i am sorry to hear about Joe. My deepest condolences.
from: Bill Malone	on: 05-14-2022

I met Joe Cain on my first day of student teaching (at Sarah Haskins School.) I was supposed to be teaching History, but when I got to the school that morning, I could not find my supervisor teacher. Joe was the teacher in the next room and he assured my that even if I was assigned to teach math and science, everything would be all right. Over the years (45) as a teacher (grades -Kindergarten through college) his words stuck with me. He always remembered me if I ran into him out somewhere in the area. Thanks for everything Mr. Cain. Bob Burns
from: Robert Y Burns	on: 05-11-2022

Mr. Cain Was my homeroom teacher in the fourth grade at Haskins School. I always looked forward to the week that it was my turn to stay after school and clean the room and water the plants. He and I had some of the best conversations that I will always cherish.
from: Deborah Gifford-Cohen	on: 05-11-2022

So sorry to hear about Joe"s passing. He was a great guy.
from: Toni Chenail HAWKE	on: 05-11-2022

Mr. Cain was also my 4th grade teacher at Sarah T. Haskins school in North Adams. He was a wonderful teacher! His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.
from: Laurie Swint	on: 05-11-2022

Mr. Cain was my fourth grade teacher and he was one of the best. I remember him fondly and his love of learning and positive outlook made his classes a joy. Condolences to his family for their loss.
from: Melissa Cirone	on: 05-10-2022

Carlyne Mills, So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
from:	on: 05-10-2022

I graduated with Joe from high school. (St. Joseph's High in No. Adams). We went through grammar school as well. He indeed was "one of a kind". Joe lived at the bottom of East Main St. We lived at the top. It was a long walk up that hill but so often Joe would hike up that hill and visit with my step-father on the porch having a cup of tea. They would sit out there for hours just talking. Over the years we lost contact but I have never forgotten Joe. If you knew him you never would. He was a kind person and always had respect for everyone. His smile would light up the world . He will be missed not only by his family but by anyone who had contact with him. Prayers go out to his family. Keep the memories close to your hearts.
from: judy (DeMayo) Clarno	on: 05-10-2022

I had Mr. Cain in elementary school. He was the best teacher. I can remember being at Friendly's with my dad and in walked Mr. Cain! I was happy to introduce him to my dad. He was a great teacher and a great man! RIP Mr. Cain!
from: Nancy (Anderson) Parker	on: 05-10-2022

Joe and I were teammates in the NA Babe Ruth League and opposing coaches in the Stuart Schouler League. My friend Joe was the CEO of the Middle School Baseball League, where I coached. We had our share of tête-à-tête! He would often visit me at 43 Hathaway Street and we would hash over our hard ball dreams over a hard one. If you knew Joe you would never forget him. He was definitely unique, and not your “ordinary Joe”! I had the good fortune to say goodbye to him at the Commons as his sister mentioned he was there. We reminisced being hoop teammates in the NA Summer Basketball League, and our athletic endeavors. To know him was to love him. Ed Noel.
from: Ed Noel	on: 05-09-2022

So very sorry for your loss Brian. Prayers for you and yours
from: Mary Ellen Morrissey	on: 05-09-2022

I am sorry for this news. Joe Cain was my 3rd grade teacher and made me absolutely love school. He had such a fun and engaging demeanor. I've remembered him fondly many times over the last 40 years, and have used him as an example of everything an elementary school teacher should be. My condolences to his family.
from: Jody Spielmann	on: 05-09-2022

My deep condolences to all of Joe's family. I am so sad to read of his passing. It was always fun to run into each other on those few occasions over the past couple of years. May he rest in peace.Terry Taft
from: Terry Taft	on: 05-09-2022

RIP Joe ... you are remembered as a great guy.
from: Bob Gallagher	on: 05-09-2022

Dear Natalie and Ann, condolences. Losing a sibling is heart breaking. So sorry for your loss .❤️
from: Ann Clark	on: 05-09-2022

Brian. So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Always a true friend and always a good word for everyone. I have many great memories of him of so many years ago. Will definitely be missed.
from: Ronald Catelotti	on: 05-07-2022

Rest in peace, dear Joe. You deserve to to see the "luminous figure of the Nazarene" I miss our many years together.
from: sylvia gentile	on: 05-07-2022

Rest In Peace good friend.
from: Vin & Margo Melito	on: 05-07-2022

Dear Ann & all Joe’s siblings, Please know that I am so very sorry for your loss. Joe was a good & honest man indeed.
from: Diane Parsons	on: 05-07-2022

So sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. Great guy. My prayers are with you all 😪
from: Nanette Schmidt	on: 05-07-2022

Joe was my teacher in elementary school. He was a good teacher, attentive and a very nice man, very handsome too, with a quick smile. I think a lot of the girls had crushes on him. That's a nice thought. We reached out in later years through FB and talked about his love of classical music and life in general. My condolences to his family. 💙🙏💙
from: Susan Fachini Misani	on: 05-07-2022