Linda Arvelo

Linda Mary Arvelo of Newfields, NH passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on January 22, 2026, at age 73. Linda was born November 24, 1952, at the Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA.

Linda was a devoted mother to two wonderful and beautiful daughters, Alicia Ameur and Jennifer Dahman. She was a loving and devoted wife to Dr. Wildolfo (Willie) Arvelo.

Loving sister to many siblings, especially her late sister Susan Crocker. For many years, her home in the Beachmont section of Revere, MA, served as the center for many family and friend gatherings. Linda was an artist, creator, and problem solver. She loved people from all walks of life and cared for them deeply. Her work history is testimony to that love for people. She served as a nurse’s assistant at Winthrop Hospital, counter manager for Ralph Lauren in Filene’s in Boston, and as an Admissions Assistant at Bunker Hill Community College, where she stayed for 20 years until she retired in 2007. Linda loved the educational environment and helped many students achieve their goals. She accomplished many things with her creative talents which included knitting, decoupaging, creating party favors, antiquing, decorating, photography, poetry, and makeup.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, daughters Alicia Ameur and Jennifer Dahman, and husband, Raymond Dahman, sister Patte Gooley and husband, Dave Davenport, grandchildren Joseph Ameur, Amina Ameur, Tanner Dahman, and Tucker Dahman as well as her niece and her husband Charro and Jay LaFratta and their children Sofie LaFratta and Jake Lafratta, and nephews Julian Gooley and Matt Crocker. Linda was extremely proud of her daughters and grandchildren and of their accomplishments.

As a former foster child, Linda had a deep sense of social justice and was always on the side of those struggling through life. She made friends easily and her sense of humor and zest for life made her a favorite of every crowd. She had many fond memories from her travels to Italy, Greece, England, Ireland, Alaska and Puerto Rico.

Linda served as wife, best friend, companion, advisor, and chief champion to Willie. “Thank you for coming into my life and for 31 wonderful and loving years. I will miss and think of you every day of my life and will love you for eternity. Until we meet again, my sweet love.”

A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, July 25 from 3-5pm at: Buonfiglio Funeral Home 128 Revere Street Revere, MA 02151

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Linda’s name to the NHSPCA (NHSPCA | New Hampshire SPCA), Cross Road House, Inc. (Cross Roads House | A Secure & Transitional Shelter), or the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (https://blackheritagetrailnh.org).