Mary Alice (Angelo) Rodger

“Alice” passed away peacefully on June 20 at the home of her youngest son Jimmy in Middletown, Rhode Island. She was 102 years old.   She was married for 47 years to the late Dr. Robert C Rodger. She was later married for 20 years to the late Raymond Boyle. She was the eldest daughter of the late Paul J. and (Marie) Alice Angelo. She was predeceased by her brothers and sister, Paul J. Angelo, Jr., Walter J. Angelo, James E. Angelo and Jeanette R. Angelo Macone.  She is survived by her 4 children: Jean Ellen Shufelt and husband John, Kathryn Ann Rodger and partner David Maloney, Robert James Rodger and wife Claire, and James Paul Rodger. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Alicia Cummings (Edward), Melissa Nash (John), James Rodger (Kate), Cathryn Raymon (David), Gregory Rodger (Jennie), Nicole Tourtelotte (Justin), Leia Friedwoman and Keri McAndrew (Brad). She has 15 great grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews as well as many step-children and step grandchildren. 

Alice was born Mary Alice Angelo on May 29, 1923 in Lowell, MA and was the true matriarch of the Angelo family. She was a role model to all, demonstrating what it is to be an incredible wife, mother, sister, nana, auntie and finally GG. 

Always a leader, she was a graduate of Lowell High School and was the Colonel (highest ranking) of the famous girl officers. She received a Bachelors degree in music at Lowell State Teachers college. She had a beautiful singing voice and sang at events and concerts for most of her life. She earned a masters degree in music when she was in her 50’s and continued to perform at family events. She was an active member of the Greater Lowell Choral Society. 

Alice served as president of the Lowell PTA where she was instrumental in the development of the Peter W. Reilly School. She was an active parishioner and patron of the Immaculate Conception Church where she was part of the Chorus for many years.  She and her husband Bob were equestrians and they owned, bred and rode  horses. She and her whole family competed in horse shows for many years as their children grew up. 

Alice was an avid tennis player and played well into her 80’s often on her backyard court at her long time home on Windsor Park Road. She was an ardent bridge player and was a life master in duplicate bridge. She enjoyed bridge until she was in her late 90’s with her husband Ray. 

Her home was always open to family and friends. She cared for both her mother and her mother-in-law in their old age. She took in her nephew, Doug and countless other friends.  She hosted many Angelo family reunions which were attended by children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews and their offspring. Usually there were 50 or more attendees. Everyone looked forward to these events. She was beloved by all and we will miss her dearly. It is truly the end of an era. She was a legend in her own time! 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Mass to be celebrated on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH in LOWELL, followed by Christian burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Tewksbury. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Alice was a generous donor to numerous charities and to the Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL - MA – (978) 458-8768.

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