Candida Ferreira Hutter

April 7, 2019

Candida Ferreira Hutter, 62, of Foster, RI passed away on April 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted and loving wife of James Hutter. Born in Lousã, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Ferreira) Ribeiro. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sisters Maria Costa and Manuel (deceased) of Fall River MA, and Maria Lurdes Neves and Joe Neves of Taunton MA. Three brothers Eugenio Ribeiro, Jose and Isabel Ribeiro, both of Fall River MA, and Agostinho and Luisa Ribeiro of Portugal. She will also be forever remembered by her nieces Brenda Costa of Fall River MA, Goddaughter Teresa Neves Moylen and Garret Moylen of Taunton, MA, and Marta Ribeiro of Portugal, and her grandniece and Goddaughter Alicia Moylen. She was preceded in death by her brother Antonio Ribeiro and her nephew Carlos Neves. She was adored as a doting Godmother, as well as an inspiration to her family and friends. Candida immersed herself in her studies and attained a Bachelor of Science degree at Roger Williams University, and was a dedicated IT Specialist and Administrative Coordinator in the Portuguese & Brazilian Studies Dept at Brown University for many years. Candida took great joy in gardening, taking long walks, especially on the beach, and spending time with family and friends. She loved people and always put others first. She treasured her time with her grand-niece Alicia. She was also an active member of her local church, St Paul the Apostle. Candida was a gentle and intellectual soul who loved meaningful conversations. She was beautiful inside and out. "To know her was to love her." A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at St. Paul the Apostle Church, Foster at 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers donations in Candida’s memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute: https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/Donation2?df_id=2100&mfc_pref=T&2100.donation=form1