Leah Christine Colangelo, of Duxbury, died at the Mayflower Nursing Home in Plymouth, on Nov. 21. She was 15.
She was the beloved daughter of Christine L. Gill and sister of Emily Anne Colangelo, Rachel Susan Colangelo and Sarah Graham Colangelo, all of Duxbury. She also leaves her maternal grandparents, William T. and Virginia Graham Gill of Marshfield.
Leah was an inspirational young woman who touched the lives of many despite her multiple infirmities. She was an example of courage and strength to all and taught the lessons of life, speaking through her heart. She was a giving soul who only knew unconditional love and donated her beautiful hair to young cancer patients through the “Locks of Love” program.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27, at 2 pm, at Pilgrim Church, 404 Washington St., Duxbury. Memorial donations may be made to Pilgrim Church