Roland H. Caton

Roland H. Caton, 87, died peacefully on November 11, 2025, 8:20 pm, in Manassas, Virginia. He likely had a heart attack while asleep. Born on July 14, 1938 in Fairfax Virginia, he was seventh of nine children. Parents were Della Mae Satterfield Caton and Howard William Caton of Fairfax Virginia. He worked for his brother Bernard Caton and learned how to do carpentry, painting, flooring and electrical work. Later he was an Federal Government employee working for the FAA, CIA, then for the General Services Administration Office of Public Buildings. His last years before retiring were spent working as a woodcrafter at the White House where he specialized in making picture frames. He had over 20 years experience with the Federal Government. He married Rebecca Emily Doering on December 18th, 1960 and they lived in FallsChurch, Fairfax, and later Manassas, Virginia. His two children Roland II and Kathleen miss him,dearly. In the year 2000, Roland moved to Bradenton, Florida, where he lived for 14 years. During that time, he worked at several retirement communities as a driver and administrative assistant. He loved Florida’s beaches; mainly Turtle, Siesta Key, Bradenton, and Sarasota. He spent many days taking long walks at Marina Jacks in Sarasota. Often he visited Busch Gardens in Tampa. He loved hosting his family as they vacationed in Florida. He would take them to places he loved or that they wanted to see. In 2014, he returned to Virginia and lived with his son. In 2025 he moved to assisted senior living at English Meadows in Manassas. Roland was a convert to the Roman Catholic church. His home church was the Arlington Dioceses, All Saints Parish. He attended 11:30am Sunday Mass each week until Parkinson’s disease kept him from traveling. He enjoyed sharing his faith in Jesus. Roland is survived by his son Roland H. Caton II; daughter Kathleen Elizabeth Gardner; son-inlaw Jason Gardner; sister Jean Wray; and sister-in-law Margaret Caton; along with many nephews, nieces, and cousins. A Funeral Mass will take place at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas, VA - date and time to be arranged. The internment service date and time is also to be arranged but will take place at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, VA. After the service, the relatives of Roland Caton are invited to a sit-down meal at Olive Garden, to remember and celebrate his life. Flowers may be sent by contacting Kathleen to request a delivery address. May Roland and all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Roland H. Caton

July 14, 1938 - November 11, 2025