Barbara Ann (Ceppetelli) Scagnelli, age 82

FRAMINGHAM - Barbara Ann (Ceppetelli) Scagnelli, age 82, of Framingham, MA, Cape Neddick, ME and Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021.

Born in Webster, MA, Barbara graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut, was recruited by the CIA and worked for the Kennedy administration during the Bay of Pigs. In 1971, Barbara married the love of her life, Paul Scagnelli, also a UConn Huskie. She then earned her master's degree in Education and spent her career following her passion as a dedicated and adored high school English teacher at both Wakefield High School and Keefe Tech Vocational High School.

Barbara leaves behind her loving husband, Paul, of 49 years, her adoring stepchildren, David and Nancy Scagnelli of VT, Lynne and Tim Sullivan of MA, Karen Scagnelli of MA and godchild Valerie Gilman and husband Paul of MA. Barbara was a loving and proud grandmother to her nine grandchildren: Michael, Ashley, Peter, Connor, Patrick, Ryan, Meaghan, Hannah, and Meg, and her four great grandchildren: Brayden, Mackenzie, Delaney, and Seraphina, and grand niece and nephew Casey and Jared.

Barbara brought light and happiness to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed. She was predeceased by her parents, Angeline and Arthur, and her older sister, Gloria Hanson Cohen. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local library in Barbara's honor.

Thank you to Edith Milligan for her extraordinary care of Barbara throughout her final year of life. Services will be private and held at a later date. Please visit www.Boylebrothers.com for complete obituary and further information.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from May 7 to May 9, 2021.

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Mark Sheehan

May 14, 2021

Very sorry to learn of Barbara's passing. She was a very kind and gentle person as well as a wonderful colleague.

Helen (McLellan) Clark

May 11, 2021

Mrs. Scagnelli was a positive influence in my young life, as she really helped shape my love of literature and learning. God bless her and her family.

Chris Palmer

May 10, 2021

I remember Barbara (Mrs Scagnelli to us students) as a exuberant teacher. I wrote a lot of poetry in her class, some of which I still have, and continue to write today. My condolences to the family on your loss. Any age is too soon to lose a loved one, but I'm glad she was fortunate enough to beat today's odds into her 80s. All the best wishes to Paul

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