WESTPORT – Joyce G. (Cestodio) Araujo, age 80 of Westport, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2022 with her family by her side. Born in Fall River, Joyce was the beloved wife of the late Tobias J. Araujo Sr., and the daughter of the late Anthony "Tony" Cestodio and the late Alexandrina "Lillian" (Santos) Cestodio.

Prior to retiring, Joyce worked as a cafeteria worker in the Westport Community School System. She loved to go dancing at the Holy Ghost Club, reading Danielle Steel novels, doing her crossword puzzle books, and most of all spending time with her twin sister Jane.

She is survived by her Children: Tobias Araujo Jr., Steven Araujo (wife Lori), and Tammy Lynn Pimentel (husband Dave) all of Westport; her Twin Sister: Jane Medeiros of Westport; her Brother: Antonio J. Cestodio (wife Anita) of Westport; Several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and Nieces & Nephews. Joyce was the mother of the late Richard Araujo and the late Denise Bell.

Joyce's visitation will take place in the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River, MA. on Saturday, April 16 ^th from 9:00 A.M.-10 A.M. with a service to follow at 10:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Fall River. To send the family expressions of sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com .