Enjoyed nature, especially time at the ocean
Published November 21, 2019
NORTH READING — Angela (DeCola) Marshall-Wantman, 69, of North Reading and formerly of Medford, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Winchester Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Boston on July 4, 1950, she was the daughter of Nicholas A. DeCola Sr. and the late Anna L. (Tarallo) DeCola. Angela has been a resident of North Reading for the past 47 years and she attended St. Theresa’s Church.
Family members include her loving husband of 41 years, James B. Wantman; her children, James R. Marshall and his wife Kasia, Jennifer A. Marshall and her husband Deva Parkin, Trina M. Wantman and Tyler J. Wantman; her brothers, James DeCola and his wife Catherine, and the late Nicholas A. DeCola Jr. and his surviving wife Elaine; her brother-in-law, Mark Wantman; and her grandchildren, Maya and Nicholas Marshall.
A 1968 graduate of Arlington Catholic High School, Angela’s past employment included New England Life Insurance Company in Boston, Zayre’s and Pioneer Bank in North Reading, and dog sitting out of her home.
Angela loved everything about nature especially spending time at the ocean including Rockport, Halibut Point and Ogunquit, being surrounded by trees, and watching wildlife in her yard. Her favorite companions were dogs and she is happy to be reunited with Ginger, Sandy, Lucky and Snoopy, all her former furry clients and her turtle Stoney. She enjoyed the simple things in life such as holding and reading a hardcover book, watching Hallmark movies, eating Italian food, and drinking a hot cup of tea. Angela was a kind, thoughtful, generous, and authentic person. Above all, the most important thing in her life was her children.
Funeral services will be private and there will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the MSPCA, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844, her favorite cause of caring for and supporting animals.
Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.croswellfuneralhome.com.
