Laura Ann McCadden passed away at her second home in Malvern, Pennsylvania on December 29, 2025 after a two year battle with ovarian cancer, with her loving spouse Kathy by her side. She was a fierce fighter and endured many different treatments and side effects with grace. Laura remained kind and compassionate with her health care providers and appreciated the efforts of her caregivers.
Laura was born on November 21, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Barbara (Brangan) McCadden and William McCadden. She grew up in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania and attended Garnet Valley High School. Laura received her Bachelor's Degree in English from Widener University and her Master's degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University. Laura held a Florida professional teaching certificate in English and English for Speakers of other Languages for 27 years until she retired. She had a versatile career that including corporate training, human resources training, developmental English education, English language acquisition and college English. One of her guiding documents was the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights that recognizes the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family and is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. She believed strongly in the philosophy that her job as a teacher was not to change how you believe but how you behave.
Laura had a love of visual art: both creating her own and admiring the vast collections in large and small museums and galleries around the world. She was also a poet and loved books and movies. One of her greatest enjoyments in life was swimming in the ocean, seconded only by heated pools and spas. Sunny Florida was her home but Laura developed a new appreciation for Pennsylvania flora and fauna during her recent time there. She was also a master of fire pits and fireplaces and couldn't wait until the weather was cool enough to light a fire. She loved to give gifts, take people to new places and entertain.
Laura was predeceased by her parents and her Aunt Carolyn with whom she had an especially cordial relationship with.
Laura is survived by her loving spouse of 22 years Kathy Wright. They adored and loved each other beyond measure.
She is also survived by her step children Gabrielle, Benjamin, Sacha and Kevin and two granddaughters. Laura was grateful for Gabrielle and Benjamin's most recent Christmas visit which made her final days peaceful ones.
A special note: In November, Laura had the good fortune to unexpectedly reconnect with her cousin Christine and her partner Leslie and renew her family connection to them and cousins Kim, Brad and Jim. It felt like a guiding hand brought them together and it was a delight.
Laura is also survived by her brother Kurt(Maureen), brother Mark(Nancy), sister Sharon(Chris) and nieces Molly, Bess, and Morgan and nephews Will, Cameron, and Brandon.
Laura requested that her ashes be scattered in the ocean she loved in a private ceremony. For those wishing to honor Laura's memory consider making a donation to your local library or support your local arts community.
Laura was born on November 21, 1960 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Barbara (Brangan) McCadden and William McCadden. She grew up in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania and attended Garnet Valley High School. Laura received her Bachelor's Degree in English from Widener University and her Master's degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University. Laura held a Florida professional teaching certificate in English and English for Speakers of other Languages for 27 years until she retired. She had a versatile career that including corporate training, human resources training, developmental English education, English language acquisition and college English. One of her guiding documents was the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights that recognizes the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family and is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. She believed strongly in the philosophy that her job as a teacher was not to change how you believe but how you behave.
Laura had a love of visual art: both creating her own and admiring the vast collections in large and small museums and galleries around the world. She was also a poet and loved books and movies. One of her greatest enjoyments in life was swimming in the ocean, seconded only by heated pools and spas. Sunny Florida was her home but Laura developed a new appreciation for Pennsylvania flora and fauna during her recent time there. She was also a master of fire pits and fireplaces and couldn't wait until the weather was cool enough to light a fire. She loved to give gifts, take people to new places and entertain.
Laura was predeceased by her parents and her Aunt Carolyn with whom she had an especially cordial relationship with.
Laura is survived by her loving spouse of 22 years Kathy Wright. They adored and loved each other beyond measure.
She is also survived by her step children Gabrielle, Benjamin, Sacha and Kevin and two granddaughters. Laura was grateful for Gabrielle and Benjamin's most recent Christmas visit which made her final days peaceful ones.
A special note: In November, Laura had the good fortune to unexpectedly reconnect with her cousin Christine and her partner Leslie and renew her family connection to them and cousins Kim, Brad and Jim. It felt like a guiding hand brought them together and it was a delight.
Laura is also survived by her brother Kurt(Maureen), brother Mark(Nancy), sister Sharon(Chris) and nieces Molly, Bess, and Morgan and nephews Will, Cameron, and Brandon.
Laura requested that her ashes be scattered in the ocean she loved in a private ceremony. For those wishing to honor Laura's memory consider making a donation to your local library or support your local arts community.
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