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Barbara Gustafson Obituary
Mrs. Gustafson was born in Providence, a daughter of the late James and Marian (Hamill) Butler and had been a lifelong resident of Cranston. She had been an office worker at AIPSO Co. in Johnston for several years until her retirement and was a member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Cranston.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter Cynthia Barbara Gustafson of Arlington, VA, son David A. Gustafson Jr. of North Kingstown, sister Vernice Burnett of Hope Valley, RI, three brothers, James Butler of Foster, RI, William and John Butler both of Cranston, aunt Elsie Lucier of Cranston and three granddaughters Bethany L. and Kimberly L. Gustafson and Rebecca M. Gimbel. She was the mother of the late Diane Lin Gustafson.
Funeral service in the Bethany Lutheran Church, 116 Rolfe St., Cranston Friday at 11 AM. Calling hours in the Sandberg Memorial Chapel of the Church, Thursday (TODAY) 5-8 PM. Interment in the Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery, North Kingstown, RI. Should friends desire, donations in her memory to the Bethany Lutheran Church Memorial Fund will be appreciated.
Information and condolences are at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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Sheryl Gordon
November 7, 2008
Dear Arnie & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. She had been a part of "our family" for as long as I can remember, always keeping us laughing in the most difficult of times. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Karen Reddington (Pritchard)
November 7, 2008
I worked with Barbara at AIPSO and will never forget her constant humor and appreciation of life. We all loved working with her and she has left lasting memories of all who came in contact with her. God Bless Barbara and may you now be at peace and look down at us all and laugh.
Karen R (AIPSO)
Vivian Sung
November 6, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Barbara's family. May you find peace during this time.
Lisa Caputo
November 6, 2008
Dear Arnie and Family,
Barbara worked with me at AIPSO in the Eastern Region. She made all of us laugh as the department pranisker. I have wonderful memories of the twinkle in her eyes and her smiling and laughing face. She was always missed and remembered. My thoughts and prayers to all.
Lisa Caputo
kim hudson
November 6, 2008
i am so sorry for your loss.
Cindy Taylor
November 6, 2008
Arnie, Cindy, David & families,
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you. We loved Aunt Barbara and she will be sadly missed. Barbara truly enjoyed our air show clamboils and we'll toast her at the next one! We know she's in good hands now.
Love Ken & Cindy
Rosanne Ricci
November 5, 2008
Barbara and I worked at AIPSO together and she always made us laugh. I was sad to hear about her passing and I will miss her.
Steve & Sandi Gustafson
November 5, 2008
Barbara was a very special women, always made you smile , because she was always smiling or joking around we loved having her visit the beach house and will miss her but she will always be in our heart and always in our thoughts. Sorry for your precious loss.
Love ,
Steve, Sandi, Tammi, Fred and Vo and Papa
IRENE GASBARRO
November 5, 2008
as a former employee of aipso, i would like you to know Barbara was well liked, and a sweet lady to work with
Pauline Lazouras
November 5, 2008
I am so sorry for the death of your're wife and mother she was a women with a big heart and a good friend.We will all miss her.Pauline
Tina Kamercia
November 5, 2008
Dear Uncle Arnie,
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Barbara's passing. Please know that you and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Gallagher
November 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Dave and his family as they go through their sorrow. I trully know what you all are going through.
May god be with you all at this time of your loss.
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