David S. Araujo Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Attleboro, Massachusetts

David Araujo, 85, of Attleboro passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the husband of the late Maria da Conceicao Raposo de Viveiros Araujo. Born October 26, 1940 in Candelaria, Sao Miguel, Portugal he was the son of the late Maria da Luz Oliveira Pereira and Antonio De Araujo Pereira. David had been a resident of Attleboro many years and was employed by the Robbins Company in Attleboro for over 30 years. While living in Portugal he served for the Portuguese Army and fought in the Portuguese Colonial War. He was a communicant of the former Holy Ghost Church in Attleboro. He enjoyed walking in Capron Park, watching soccer, being outside and feeding the birds. David's true joy came from the time he was able to spend with his loving family. He is survived by a son, David Araujo and his wife Julie of Attleboro; grandchildren, Marissa Araujo and her partner Andrew and his son Matthew, Austin Araujo and his wife Jessica all of Attleboro; siblings, Joao Oliveira Araujo Pereira, Fernando Oliveira Araujo and Maria Filomena Oliveira Araujo all of Candelaria, Sao Miguel, Portugal. As well as several nieces, nephews, family members and friends. In addition to his wife and parents he was the brother of the late Jose Oliveira Araujo. David's family would like to thank the Bristol Elders and Meals on Wheels for years of dedicated service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 11:00 am at St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery, Attleboro. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation prior to the Mass on Monday August 17, 2026 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am in the Duffy-Poule Funeral & Cremation Service, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. We encourage those who knew David to share their memories on his memorial page, as a tribute to his life. Please visit www.duffy-poule.com