Malvena Elizabeth (MacDonnell) Cangiano, 92, of Medford, formerly of Weymouth, died on March 01, 2012 in the home she shared for 60 years with her beloved husband, the late Dr. Albert E. Cangiano. Devoted mother of Dr. Malvena Baxter and friend Paul Blake of Andover; Pamela Johnson and husband Thomas of Hanover; Linda Cangiano of Medford; Barbara Voss and husband Frank of Andover; Dr. Albert E. Cangiano Jr and wife, Maryjane of Medford; Wil Baxter of Andover; and the late Maryjane Cangiano. She is beloved grandmother of Joanna Baxter & friend Jeremy Lerner; the late Stephen Baxter; Bethany Self & husband Steve; Theresa Fritz & husband Matt; Leah Thomas & husband the Rev. Adam Thomas; Katie McGonagle & husband Barry; Patrick Garvey; Eric Voss; and Julia, Laura, Mark, Daniel, and Albert Cangiano. She is also survived by 3 great grandchildren: James, Chloe, and Adam McGonagle. She leaves loving friend Angela Cangiano and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was the dear daughter of the late Angus D. and Malvena E. MacDonnell of Weymouth; loving sister of Mary Guglielmo of West Hartford, CT; and Barbara McLeod of Akron, PA; the late Jane Stewart, Margaret Burns, Leonard MacDonnell, Dr. John MacDonnell, & Cecelia Hynes.
Malvena was a 1941 graduate of Bridgewater State College and a teacher at the Nevin School in South Weymouth. She was a devoted wife and mother; a talented seamstress and baker; a lover of literature, writing, and sweets. She was a devoted Catholic and faithful communicant at St. Joseph’s Parish in Medford.
Visiting hours were held on Sunday, March 4, 2012, from 3-7 pm, in the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, March 5, 2012, at 11:00 am, in St. Joseph’s Church, 118 High Street (Rt. 60), Medford. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Donations in her memory may be made to Samaritans Merrimack Valley Teen Hotline, 430 N. Canal Street, Lawrence , 01840 or Seven Hills Pediatric Center, 22 Hillside Ave, Groton, 01450. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.