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Arline Angell Obituary
Arline Mullaney Angell, 88, of Naples, Florida, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother went to be with the Lord and her dear husband William (Bill) Angell, on May 18, 2020. Friends and family will be comforted to know that she passed peacefully after a long illness.
Arline and her twin sister Margaret (Peg) were born on December 27, 1931 to Joseph E. and the Honorable Beatrice Hancock Mullaney. She was the second of five children. She grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts; attended Sacred Hearts Academy; and matriculated to Emmanuel College in Boston where she was President of the Debating Society. Her 1953 senior yearbook aptly described her as possessing universal amiability with an engaging smile, a modulated voice, a calm assurance and matter-of-fact dignity – qualities that she continued to display throughout her eighty-eight years of life.
She married Bill (son of Lucius and Ruth Angell) on June 26, 1954 at Holy Name Church in Fall River. Their commitment over 62 years of marriage was unparalleled and she remained unwavering in her devotion to him until death. She graciously and enthusiastically moved their growing family establishing new loving homes in Kansas, New York, Ohio, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. After Bill retired, they moved to Marco Island and then Naples, FL. As a couple, they were known for their love of music – often found singing and dancing together or with one of their many grandchildren over the years.
Arline saw herself as a "Christian and a child of God - as a citizen of the USA and of the world." She practiced what she preached; taught (CCD) for many years; and shared her beautiful voice in many parish choirs where they were parishioners. Her personal interests included gardening, finding a good bargain as well as taxing us with tongue twisters. Everything she did was done with poise, elegance, grace, refinement, lyrical wit, gentility and steadfast faith.
Her siblings Vincent Mullaney, Margaret Panos and Rev. Leonard M. Mullaney predeceased her. She is survived by her brother, Atty. Joseph E. Mullaney, Jr.; her seven children: Lori Cramp and husband John, Ruth Reed and husband Phil, Ted Angell and wife Lisa, Cindy Vacaro and husband Joe, Jennifer Bohling and husband Brian, Katie Thomas and husband Richard and Matt Angell and wife Debra; her 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a tribute donation may be given to CatholicCharitiesUSA.org or to Alzheimer's Foundation of America in memory of Arline Angell. Once pandemic restrictions are lifted, the family will hold a funeral mass and a celebration of life, to be announced in the future.
"Well done, good and faithful servant." Mathew 25:23
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Sheila Brown
January 18, 2021
To the family of Arline Angell. I have often thought of Arline and wondered what glorious adventures she and Bill would be enjoying in their retirement in Florida.
This lovely obituary describes Arline so beautifully. She was such a dear friend and I had the privilege and honor
of sharing years with her in Easton Connecticut. This is
a vivid memory I have of our time together. Arline and I
decided to walk together for our physical activity. So
off we went. Little did I know what was in store for me.
We walked for an hour and covered miles. I am really
not sure how many but I think I clocked it one time
and came up with the number 5. The first few walks,
we took, always on the same route, left me gasping
for air. I worked to keep up with Arline, trying to keep
my composure, while conducting a breathless conversation. When we first connected she said to me,
"I asked God to send me a friend and here you are."
I feel I could write a book on our friendship and how much I learned, how much love I received, all the laughter and tears. God truly sent me a very very special person to listen to me in difficult times, to laugh with me a lot, to share watching our kids grow, to share our lives. As her beautiful soul is now united with her beloved Bill, may they be in peace. I love you Arline with all my heart.
Til' we meet again.
Sheila Brown
Richard Waring
May 24, 2020
Dear Family,
Such a dear and wonderful lady has left us. I recall the wedding in 1954 and the subsequent reception in Somerset. Wonderful times at the "Bea Hive" in Westport will be always remembered with great fondness. Rest in peace, Aunt Arline.
Donna Carvalho
May 24, 2020
Rest in Peace sister from Sacred Hearts Academy
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