Juliette M. “Dolly” Cannava, a life-long Medford resident died peacefully Thursday at the Winchester Hospital. She was 86.

Dolly was born and raised in Medford, the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Mary (Pullo) Corrado. A devoted wife and mother, Dolly enjoyed time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The beloved wife of Anthony L. “Al” Cannava, she was a devoted mother to Paul Cannava of Sierra Vista, AZ, Christine Cannava and Richard Cannava, both of Medford. She was a loving grandmother to Marisa, Nicole, Sharon, Brian, Patrick, Jenna, Jordan and a loving great-grandmother of Devin, Emma and Lily. The dear sister of Joanne LaCascia of Medford, the late Marie Cannava, Henry, Joseph and Vincent Corrado, Dolly leaves many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central Street, Stoneham, Thursday, June 28th at 10 AM followed by burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in memory of Juliette M. Cannava, for lung cancer research at Massachusetts General Hospital, Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114.