Erlene (Nangle) O'Reilly

Maricopa, AZ - Mrs. Erlene (Nangle) O'Reilly of Maricopa, AZ, formerly of Waltham, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in the Hospice of the Valley in Chandler, AZ. She was 69. Mrs. O'Reilly was born in Waltham on April 12, 1947, the daughter of the late Earl and Ilene (Clark) Nangle.

Erlene was a graduate of Waltham High School, Class of 1965. She worked as an executive assistant to the GM at Nichols Parker for thirty eight years and was a member of the New Valley Church in Phoenix, AZ. Erlene enjoyed painting, line dancing, and reading, but especially loved to visit with family and friends. Erlene is well loved by family, friends and co-workers. She always cared for others and brought joy into their lives. We will all miss her, but know she rejoices now in the presence of Christ and with the company of heaven.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff O'Reilly; her son, Eric Frigault; her brother, Richard Nangle; and her stepchildren, Kristen Bixler, Matt O'Reilly, and Erin O'Reilly.

Family and friends will honor and remember Erlene's life by gathering for calling hours on Thursday, May 19th, from 2 to 4 p.m. in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street, (Rte. 20), Waltham where her Funeral Service will be held at 4 p.m. and again on Friday at 9 am before leaving in procession to Calvary Cemetery, 250 High Street, Waltham.