Mrs. Jean Candea, age 88 of Medford died Friday in the Everett Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Everett. Wife of the late Thomas G. Candea. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Horace and the late Linda (Wennestrom) Glidden. She enjoyed knitting and dancing at the Medford Senior Citizens functions. She was also a painter and considered an accomplished artist.
Mrs. Candea is survived by one daughter: Gail Micciche and her husband Ronnie of Medford, 2 granddaughters, Lisa Sutherland and Renee` Mercurio. Great grandmother of Alyssa and Stephanie Mercurio, Justin and Tyler Sutherland. A funeral Mass will be held in at St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, Friday August 1, at 9:00 am. Interment private. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer´s Association, Massachusetts Chapter, Attention: Development Department, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.