Linda (Windy) Airey passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Mesa, Arizona on November 29, 2024. She was born in Niagra Falls, NY on April 2, 1952 to Thomas (Father Fred) Airey and Jacqueline Airey. She grew up in Attleboro, MA, in the rectory of All Saints Episcopal Church, where her father ministered to the community, along with her two sisters, Diana (Airey) Pierce and Wendy (Airey) Taylor. She graduated from Attleboro High School and went on to work as a receptionist/Office Manager for several companies before finding her true passion as a web designer, owning her own business and forming lasting friendships with her customers all over the world. She also spent several years as Caretaker for Briarwood in Cape Cod, MA. She enjoyed hosting the groups of visitors and found inspiration in the ocean views.
She met the love of her life, Ronald Tancrede, at the 7 Seas Nightclub in February of 1971 and they were married on March 24, 1973 at the very same church she grew up in. They had two children, Christopher and Tammi, and she devoted her life to making sure they felt loved and treasured.
She had many passions in life, but one of the things she enjoyed most was singing, most recently with The San Tan Chorale in Fountain Hills, AZ. However, her family will remember the beautiful voices of the Airey sisters, who no doubt are joyfully raising those voices together again in heaven.
Windy had an artist’s spirit and loved to craft. She would pour her heart into her creations and took great pleasure in gifting them to family and friends. Christmas was her absolute favorite time of year and one of her greatest joys was to see the looks on people’s faces when they opened these heartfelt gifts.
Windy was full of love and showered it on everybody who had the good fortune to have come into her life. She was a loving and devoted mother and was the best friend anybody could hope to have. Anybody who met her, loved her. She lived to make people smile, laugh, and feel cherished.
She leaves behind her Husband, Ronald Tancrede of Mesa, AZ; Her Son Christopher Tancrede of Rochester, NH and Daughter Tammi Tancrede of Attleboro, MA; Grandsons Elijah Tancrede of Rochester, NH and Hunter LeBlond of Attleboro, MA; Brother and Sister-in-Law Robert and Irene Bechard and Mother-in-Law Doris Tancrede of Manchester, NH; Brother-in-Law David Pierce and many other loving family and friends.
In Heaven, she was greeted by her parents, Father Fred and Jackie; Sisters Diana and Wendy; Father-in-Law Raymond Tancrede; Brothers-in-Law Arthur Taylor and Larry Gower; and many other family and friends; all of whom were surely blessed with her beautiful smile and warm hugs. “It’s a wonderful thing.”
A Celebration of Linda’s life will be held in the Spring or Summer and her family will be sure to announce it so all who loved her have the opportunity to attend.
So sorry for your loss. Praying 🙏 for peace and comfort in your time of sorrow
John and I are heartbroken 💔 at Windy’s passing. She was a great friend and we loved her more than words could express.
Sorry to hear of your loss. She was a great person and will be sadly missed.
My condolences to the family. Linda was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Fountain Hills, AZ and will be missed by all who knew her. She had a fantastic voice and we all loved to listen to her sing. Rest in Peace my friend.
Our family sends our heartfelt condolences to your entire family. Windy was such a bright light. She always made us all feel loved and special with a smile, a joke or one of her amazing hugs. She was so much fun and always full of laughter and cheer. So thoughtful. And SO PROUD of her loving family. We will never forget her. ♡
Sorry for your loss, Ron.
This is the most beautiful obituary fully describing your angel that lived on earth. What Joy she is having being reunited with her loved ones in Heaven. She will be truly missed by those left behind until we all meet again. Sending so much love and many prayers for all of you. ❤️🙏
Ron, I’m so very sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. May the memories you have of her remain with you forever until you meet again. May she RIP.
Windy will be missed by so many. She was a breeze of fresh air. I can’t tell you how long ago I meet the beautiful Tancrede family. I was welcomed into their family like I belonged. We had so many adventures together, lots of laughs, some tears along the way as well. Windy had a voice like an Angel. I will be forever grateful that she surprised me and sang Wind Beneath My Wings on a very special day. Love you my friend, you will be missed but I know you will also be a guiding light for Ron, Tammy, Christopher, Elijah, Hunter, me and so many others. Fly high and sing.
So sorry to lose you. I always enjoyed our visits. You were with your family now and one day I will see you again.
So sorry for your loss,Ron,Tammy,Chris,she is
At rest no more pain,another. Angel to watch over you all,,she will be missed for her beautiful smile,RIP Linda till we meet again.
I was shocked to hear of Windy’s passing. I enjoyed performing with her when we both belonged to the San Tan Chorale. She will be missed!
I will always remember the Airey girls who I knew since their early 20s. They would brighten any room. Windy will be missed but the Aireys will sing together again.
You will always live in my heart, “honey”. We will meet again one day to hug each other as we promised in the good old times, my dearest, cheerful friend.
I knew Windy through music. Shecwas always supportive of my efforts in the group and on the board of San Tan. I loved her smile and cheerful personality. I also loved playing Wordle with her. I miss her everyday.
So sorry for your loss. I met Linda in high school and worked with her at Leach and Garner. Her kindness and hugs will be remembered my whole kife long.
Roberta (Powers) Ferguson.
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Linda. We shared a love of family genealogy and would communicate from time to time about interesting info or pictures we found to add to our family trees. The last time I saw her in person, was at the Airey family reunion and we spent a good deal of time talking Ancestry. I will miss chatting about shared family history with her. Rest in sweet peace. ♥️
You have been my friend and special sister for 54 years during that time we shared so many fun times together , we had so many silly times and crazy memories from our get togethers never a dull moment from crossword fake word night “luisnye “ to our marathon holiday weekend in where each few hours we celebrated a new holiday , with decorations changing and holiday props
4th July, birthdays ,Christmas, New Year’s, & Easter ending in good fight. Absolutely crazy fun. You always have had a positive outlook even when you were sick . I will miss you and share our wonderful memories until we meet again. In thee meanwhile watch over Brian for me
Until we meet again .
She was the best i remember when we would have dinner every other week at there house and ares also the video She made of the autistic children and adults she made called i just called to say i love you .
It’s awesome. We love you and miss you dearly ❤️ 💛
I was saddened to hear the news of Windy’s passing and will hold dear the beautiful memories of you both with Post 2. My heart & prayers go out to you Tank and your children.
So sorry for your loss. Praying 🙏 for peace and comfort in your time of sorrow
John and I are heartbroken 💔 at Windy’s passing. She was a great friend and we loved her more than words could express.
Sorry to hear of your loss. She was a great person and will be sadly missed.
My condolences to the family. Linda was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Fountain Hills, AZ and will be missed by all who knew her. She had a fantastic voice and we all loved to listen to her sing. Rest in Peace my friend.
Our family sends our heartfelt condolences to your entire family. Windy was such a bright light. She always made us all feel loved and special with a smile, a joke or one of her amazing hugs. She was so much fun and always full of laughter and cheer. So thoughtful. And SO PROUD of her loving family. We will never forget her. ♡
Sorry for your loss, Ron.
This is the most beautiful obituary fully describing your angel that lived on earth. What Joy she is having being reunited with her loved ones in Heaven. She will be truly missed by those left behind until we all meet again. Sending so much love and many prayers for all of you. ❤️🙏
Ron, I’m so very sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. May the memories you have of her remain with you forever until you meet again. May she RIP.
Windy will be missed by so many. She was a breeze of fresh air. I can’t tell you how long ago I meet the beautiful Tancrede family. I was welcomed into their family like I belonged. We had so many adventures together, lots of laughs, some tears along the way as well. Windy had a voice like an Angel. I will be forever grateful that she surprised me and sang Wind Beneath My Wings on a very special day. Love you my friend, you will be missed but I know you will also be a guiding light for Ron, Tammy, Christopher, Elijah, Hunter, me and so many others. Fly high and sing.
So sorry to lose you. I always enjoyed our visits. You were with your family now and one day I will see you again.
So sorry for your loss,Ron,Tammy,Chris,she is
At rest no more pain,another. Angel to watch over you all,,she will be missed for her beautiful smile,RIP Linda till we meet again.
I was shocked to hear of Windy’s passing. I enjoyed performing with her when we both belonged to the San Tan Chorale. She will be missed!
I will always remember the Airey girls who I knew since their early 20s. They would brighten any room. Windy will be missed but the Aireys will sing together again.
You will always live in my heart, “honey”. We will meet again one day to hug each other as we promised in the good old times, my dearest, cheerful friend.
I knew Windy through music. Shecwas always supportive of my efforts in the group and on the board of San Tan. I loved her smile and cheerful personality. I also loved playing Wordle with her. I miss her everyday.
So sorry for your loss. I met Linda in high school and worked with her at Leach and Garner. Her kindness and hugs will be remembered my whole kife long.
Roberta (Powers) Ferguson.
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Linda. We shared a love of family genealogy and would communicate from time to time about interesting info or pictures we found to add to our family trees. The last time I saw her in person, was at the Airey family reunion and we spent a good deal of time talking Ancestry. I will miss chatting about shared family history with her. Rest in sweet peace. ♥️
You have been my friend and special sister for 54 years during that time we shared so many fun times together , we had so many silly times and crazy memories from our get togethers never a dull moment from crossword fake word night “luisnye “ to our marathon holiday weekend in where each few hours we celebrated a new holiday , with decorations changing and holiday props
4th July, birthdays ,Christmas, New Year’s, & Easter ending in good fight. Absolutely crazy fun. You always have had a positive outlook even when you were sick . I will miss you and share our wonderful memories until we meet again. In thee meanwhile watch over Brian for me
Until we meet again .
She was the best i remember when we would have dinner every other week at there house and ares also the video She made of the autistic children and adults she made called i just called to say i love you .
It’s awesome. We love you and miss you dearly ❤️ 💛
I was saddened to hear the news of Windy’s passing and will hold dear the beautiful memories of you both with Post 2. My heart & prayers go out to you Tank and your children.