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Linda Araujo Obituary
Born in Providence on February 12, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Howard Crafford Sr. and Madeline (Blaney) Crafford.
Linda worked at Gasbarro Liquors in East Providence for 20 years. After retiring you could always find her outside in her garden, becoming an avid gardener. She was a loyal Red Sox fan, and enjoyed spending time with her family and was a wonderful mother and loving wife.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her 2 sons, Anthony Araujo Jr. of Riverside and Joshua Araujo of Cranston; her grandson Robert Anthony Araujo; her brother Howard Crafford Jr. and his wife Priscilla of Bridgton, ME; and a nephew, Charles Fonseca.
Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday from 4-8pm in the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence. Her funeral and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations in Linda's memory may be made to The American Diabetes Association, 222 Richmond St., Suite 204, Providence, RI 02903 would be deeply appreciated. www.rebellofuneralhome.com
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Bonnie and Ray Benjamin
July 5, 2008
To Tony, TJ, Josh, Robbie, and family our deepest and most sincere sympathy goes out to all of you...there are no words to express the broken hearts we all have...loved her for many years..we had some great times together..me smoking and her not, riding in the t-bird and her telling me to hurry and pass the cars on the highway or get out of the high speed lane..so many memories..world's fair for one, working together, going to boston every wk shopping before we got married, being in each other's wedding, the list is endless..we will be forever friends and we will see each other again to laugh about all the things we used to do and say..love you Linda you will always be in our hearts xoxo
Trudy Wilkinson
June 30, 2008
My sincere condolences to the family. I am sorry to hear of her passing away, she was taken too soon. Linda was a very special cousin to the "Manchester family" and she will be sadly missed by all.
Maria LeaL
June 27, 2008
To the Araujo family:
My prayers are with you in this time of your loss of your wife and mother.
I hope the many wonderful memories you and Linda shared bring you comfort in the days to come.
My deepest love and sympathy.
Dede Schostag
June 26, 2008
My condolences go out to Linda's husband and family. Linda, her mom and dad and her brother played a very big part in the happiest years of my life. We were in our early teens and our two families were boating families. We spent many happy hours swimming, fishing, exploring the islands and beaches, quahoging, sailing and getting too sunburned......life was just one happy, carefree hoot. When anyone saw the How-Lin-Mad and the Allegro tied up together at a mooring they could be sure it was a "happy place". When I think of those days, it always brings a smile to my face. Sweet dreams Linda.
Lynne Hurst
June 26, 2008
For the last several days, upon Linda's brother calling me with the sad news of her passing, I have been remembering. I have been remembering the wonderful childhood and early adulthood I spent with Linda. She was my favorite girl cousin. We were closest in age. I have been remembering the fun at Sunday School and when she would come home on Sunday's and spend the day with my family. I also remember spending a week or two on her boat in the summer's going to beach dances and swimming continuously from the boat. I also remember lunches with all the cousins and watching our children grow into wonderful adults. Most importantly, I had the honor and privilege of being in Tony and Linda's wedding. Hard to believe it has been 41 years.
I love you all....cousin Lynnie
Kim Robertson
June 26, 2008
Josh and family - We are all so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I hope you can find comfort in your family and friends at this time. It is so very important to stay close. - Kim
Robin Seel
June 26, 2008
Linda was a very special person and was always a good friend to me. I will miss our long talks and her laugh. And I hope she knew how much I cared about her.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. We are here for you if you need us. Love Always---Robin Seel, Dave Seel III and Family
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