Monica C. Cahill Waters

Age 99, of Williamsville, March 4, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Rueben L. Waters; loving mother of Wayne

(Karen) and Kathleen Elaine (Barry) Schmitt; cherished grandmother of Ashley B. Waters-Schmitt; devoted great-grandmother of Rohan Michael Lee; adored daughter of the late John and Mary Cahill.

The family will be present to receive friends Wednesday, March 10th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at BEACH-TUYN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5541 Main Street, (at Cayuga Rd.) Williamsville, where a Funeral Service will be held Thursday morning, March 11th at 11 o’clock. Masks required and capacity limitations observed. Flowers graciously accepted or memorial contributions may be sent to Open Arms Rescue of WNY, PO Box 133, Akron, NY 14001.

Monica Waters was an endlessly loving, always smiling, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She passed away on March 4, 2021 at the age of 99.

Monica was born to John and Mary Cahill on December 1, 1921, the daughter of a nurse and railroad conductor. As a child she was a medaled relay runner and swimmer who talked a bit too much in class. A lifelong Buffalo native, she loved to talk about taking the bus downtown donned with white gloves and her friends to visit the department stores or go to the ‘pictures’. She was incredibly proud of her hometown, and always called herself a city girl at heart. She graduated from Bennett High School in 1939.

At the age of 19, Monica met the love of her life, Rueben L. Waters. The love story of Monica and Rueben is one that her children and grandchildren often fondly remember. They took their first date roller-skating after meeting at church and quickly fell in love with each other’s smiles. Rueben joined the Navy during WWII, and they were married shortly thereafter, while he was home on leave, on November 20, 1944. Monica always remembered her engagement and newlywed years as some of her happiest. Rueben and Monica made their home in Williamsville, eventually building the family home where Monica lived most of her life. She was a homemaker and wife to a successful homebuilder and together they had two children, Wayne and Kathleen. While Rueben passed in 1968, Monica remained dedicated to their love and the life they built together for the remainder of her life. She always spoke adoringly of the man she loved so dearly.

Monica was often heard whistling around the house or found in the kitchen baking one of her famous pies. She often welcomed neighbors and friends with a listening ear, contagious smile, and a delicious treat. Always known for her cheery smile and friendly wave, Monica did not let anyone stay a stranger long. She could meet you in line at the store and know your entire family history by the time you reached the counter. Her friendly, affectionate spirit was uplifting and she was loved by anyone she met.

Perhaps one of her favorite roles in life was that of grandmother and great-grandmother. Monica was the unbelievably proud grandmother of Ashley and great-grandmother of Rohan. She spent countless hours with them, sharing her love of family, baking, and sweet treats.

Monica will always be remembered by her generous nature and warm smile. The excitement and happiness in her voice echo in the ears of those she loved so much. She touched the lives of everyone around her.