Ann Israelson

Ann Israelson of Malden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with illness.

The daughter of the late Albert and Agnes Caddy, Ann was also predeceased by her brother, Albie, and her beloved sister, Arlene. Ann was strong, beautiful, and proud, and she devoted her life to her family. She raised her three children, Angela, Holly, and Erik, with love, resilience, and unwavering dedication. She was the cherished grandmother of Joseph, Elijah, Nick, and Cassie, and a loving mother in law to Erika.

A true Maldonian, Ann loved the city she grew up in and carried that pride throughout her life. She retired after more than 40 years of service at Massachusetts General Hospital, a workplace she truly enjoyed. She embraced life with many passions: books, podcasts, sitting in her backyard beneath the grape arbour, the fall season, the White Mountains, music by Tina Turner and Bob Seger, and learning about Native American culture. A fierce patriot who loved America, she delighted in simple joys-especially dancing and laughing in the kitchen with her girls while the house was being cleaned on weekends. She treasured time with her friend Rose and especially loved her grandson Elijah's cooking.

Ann will be reunited with her favorite person, her cherished sister Arlene, whom she had missed for many years.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Malden on Friday, September 5, 2025. Services will be held for close friends of Ann and her family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ann's name to Operation Winter Rescue through the Native American Heritage Association (www.naha-inc.org/operationwinterrescue).

Ann's strength, warmth, and love will live on in the hearts of her family and all who knew her.