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Sharon Estrella Obituary

ESTRELLA, SHARON E. (LONGTIN) 58, of Pawtucket, passed away in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of Joseph and Ada (Bardsley) Longtin of Cumberland.

She was a successful Radiologist for many years. Mrs. Estrella was a loving and caring mother. Besides her parents she leaves two daughters Remily Vaslet, and Cara-Anne Vaslet; a son, C. Andrew Vaslet; and a grandson, Tate C. Roll; several brothers and sisters as well as nieces and nephews. She also leaves many good friends, especially Diane LeBlanc, and Lillian Houle.

Her funeral service will be held Monday, July 21, at 7:30 pm in J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours will be held from Monday, 6-8pm. Because of her true love for her grandchildren, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Hasbro Children's Hospital. Directions/Guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Jul. 18, 2008.

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Julie Longtin

July 21, 2008

Dear Remily, Cara, and Andy,

I am very sorry for this difficult time that you are facing. Please know that in the time to come, you will know and feel that she is at peace, and happy in a world much better than this. She will be with you each step of the way guiding you in all different ways through your journey. She will be in your hearts, your thoughts, your best memories. She will never leave you. Love,

Cousin Julie

Barbara Carreira

July 21, 2008

Remily: I was sorry to hear of your loss and wanted to pass on my sympathies to you and your family. Prayers to you all for peace through this time. Barbara

Deborah Ambeault

July 19, 2008

To: Remily, Andy, & Cara,
Your Mom, she has been a strong lady and person growing up. You see your Mom always had to be a Mom to all her siblings.Thru going to school, working, and getting her college education my sister your Mom has been a Mom to all of us first.The day Rem, Andy and Cara where born where the happiest days of my sisters life. Each one of you mean so much to her. She wants you all to do only the Best you can do. Your mom has always been a giving person, wanted nothing but good for all. It is good to see the closeness between the three of you. This bond I see between you shows me my sister has shown you one great thing TRUST in each other. Always keep these doors open as you have. Yes, my sister loves all children and please remember at each step you take with your children my sister is right there with you all! Andy, Rem, and Cara you have been there to help your Mom and my sister thru the thick and thin of her life I thank you all for keeping it together! Now it is time for you all to do what your mom has taught you about giving to life that will give back to you. It is time to go on and just always know that your Mom is there with you to continue to help you with your lifes journey. I am always here for you and your families at anytime of the day or night just pick up the phone or stop in if you need to talk or I can help in anyway.
I also want to Thank Auntie Diane for being there in my sisters life! Auntie Diane has been involved with Mom since the time I was in diapers. They have been the closes Friends. I not only look at Auntie Diane as your mom's Best friend,but she has become the BEST SISTER to my sister than anyone could ask for. I never got to meet Lilly my sisters other close friend but I would also like to Thank her for her kindness and help with my sister, and your MOM. Mom is back with her other family as well as still with us. She and my brother Ron I know are back sitting with each other again. My Aunt Maude our other caretaker I am sure is up with Mom and Uncle Ron showing them the way together again! I Love all of you!
Love,
Aunt Deb, Uncle Fred & your cousins

Brother Ron and Sister Sharon back together again!

Deborah Ambeault

July 18, 2008

Debbie Ambeault

July 18, 2008

At each birth your Mom Cherished each and everyone of you. She has always tried to teach you the love of life, even though life gave my sister alot of tuff hills to climb. Your mom was a mom before she even had you three. Yes, your mom was there for each one of our siblings at a very early age. So a Mom to my sister was a life time job for her whether she had to go to school, work, or get her education. Mom was first too my sister no matter how tired she was. As my older sister she and I walked alot of crazy paths together growing up. But no matter what happen she would always try to make something better out of the worst. Sharon always had this special knack to keep all of us going.
Andy you and your sisters have made my sister at each of your births a reason to try to hold on as long as she has. She so much wanted to have a whole family but was troubled to try to hold on anymore. Tired yes! My sister will always be over you three and your families. She just wants you all to do the best that you can offer to your family and the world. Stay close as she has taught you three to do.
Please remember always, there will be nobody in this world that loves you all - as much as your mom loves you and always will. My sister, your mom may not physically be here but trust me she will always be guiding you from above.
I also want to thank Aunt Diane for being not only a awesome friend to my sister, but the BEST sister my sister could have. Diane goes back close to my diaper days. Friends come and go but the friendship your mom has with her was always the Best. I never had the opportunity to meet Lillian but if she was half the friend as Aunt Diane my sister was lucky to have two friends as they!
If there is anything I can do to help all the three of you please feel free to call me at anytime. I Love you guys!!!!!! Your Mom is now resting with my oldest brother and family above!
Aunt Deb, Uncle Fred & Family

Christine Hebert

July 18, 2008

Remily,

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

EUNICE FERNANDES

July 18, 2008

DEAR REM AND CARA MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I WILL REMEMBER YOUR MOM SINGING CHER AND LAUGHING WHEN SHE LIVED ON FRENCH STREET, NOT TO MENTION WE HAD GREAT TIMES AT WORK. IT'S BEEN SOME TIME SINCE I HAVE SEEN YOUR MOM, I CAN NOW ONLY REMEMBER HER LOVING PERSONALITY AND HER JOY FOR LIFE. SHE WAS A GREAT KIND HEARTED PERSON AND WAS VERY PASSIONATE AT WHAT SHE DID. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME.
LOVE EUNICE (RUSZALA) FERNANDES

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