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Helen Arraj Obituary
Loving wife, mother, and grandmother
DRACUT -- Helen Fantasia Arraj, the devoted wife of Wayne Robert Arraj, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, at her home. She was 61 years old.
Helen was born in Somerville on April 6, 1951, a daughter of Albert and Myrtle E. (McLaughlin) Fantasia who both survive her. Her family moved to Wilmington and she attended Wilmington Schools, graduation from Wilmington High School. Helen matriculated to the University of Massachusetts-Boston, where she graduated with Honors.
Helen was a program specialist for Vinfen Corporation of Cambridge. She was a strong advocate for the disabled and a pioneer in the Social Services Community. Helen served on several boards, including Dana Farber, AAIDD, Lowell Assembly of God, and the Vinfen Family Advisory Council. She was a member of the Lowell Assembly of God Church in Tewksbury.
Helen was a gifted writer and poet, who also had a deep love for Indian Customs, traditions, and cooking.
A Spiritual Leader at her Lowell Assembly of God Church, Helen loved being there for people and families in need. She could reach out to folks and enjoyed being with and taking care of friends, family, and loved ones. Helen was a "Mother" to many.
She had a passion for gardening, cooking, and sewing. Helen loved to share stories and spend time year round with the people that she loved.
Surviving Helen in addition to her husband, Wayne are her children, Daniel E. Martin and his life partner, Kim Kondziolka of Dracut; her daughter, Marybeth (Martin) Sepulveda and her husband, John of Dracut; three grandchildren, Makayla Dumas-Martin, Mark Martin, and Tyla Marie Martin; her three sisters, Laura Lee Fantasia, Lorna Gay Darling, and Dawn Kritter; her brothers, George A. Fantasia, Daniel P. Fantasia, Mark A. Fantasia, and Albert A. Fantasia; and her mother-in-law, Rose Marie Arraj. Helen also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
ARRAJ -- In Dracut, July 2, 2012, unexpectedly at her home, Helen Fantasia Arraj, 61, beloved wife of Wayne R. Arraj of Dracut. Family and friends will be received at the LOWELL ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, 995 ANDOVER STREET, TEWKSBURY, on FRIDAY MORNING from 9:30 AM until 12 NOON. Her FUNERAL SERVICE will follow at 12 NOON in the church. Donations in Helen's memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Dana Farber Cancer Center, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 www.dana-farber.org. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222. For directions or to leave the family a message of condolence please go to www.faymccabe.com
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Marybeth Martin
September 13, 2013
Hi Mom! I miss you so much and wish you were here again! I'll always need you!!
August 30, 2012
Love you always Aunite. You are missed.
<3
July 24, 2012
will always remember your dedication to working with vinfen individuals. U even voluteered services inorder for them to be happy. and also how you treated the staff will always remember you at the human rights meeting how u made sure u know each and every staff at the training names... Rip woman of God!~vinfen staff
christine perkins
July 7, 2012
Where ever you are Helen, I hope for peace. You were very kind to me and compassionate towards my feelings the last time I saw you. I wont forget that ever. Rest easy
July 5, 2012
Wayne,
Helen will always be in our prayers and our hearts, she will always be remembered for the beautiful person she was. She will be missed by so many of us.
Love,
Jackie & Alice
Suzzanne Freeze
July 5, 2012
Helen was a wonderful friend and colleague. She always seemed to know the right things to say and had such a deep trust in humanity. We are all better for having her in our life! Every time I think of Helen I smile - her gift of life and love will last forever.
Rhine Family
July 5, 2012
So sorry for your loss Helen was a wonderful woman taken to soon she will be missed.
Paula Garabedian
July 4, 2012
Marybeth, so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a sweet lady who was nice to everyone. Her love will always be with you.
Sharon Bunn
July 4, 2012
Dear Wayne and Family,
Helen was a remarkable woman whose boundless kindness, generosity, dedication and humor will always be remembered by me, and the many people whose lives were enriched by knowing her. She was truly an inspiration.
July 4, 2012
Wayne and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Helen was a wonderful person who touched everyone life she came in contact with.
Mary Jo and Roland
peter webster
July 4, 2012
So sorry, always remember her singing.
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