Ann Louise Madden

February 22, 1936 - January 19, 2021

Ann Louise Madden passed away peacefully at Prince William Medical Center in Manassas, Virginia, on January 19, 2021, at the age of 84. Ann was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Carl and Luisa Fehlandt. Her father was a New York City policeman, and her mother was from Leon, Nicaragua. As a student, Ann ran track and played softball. After graduating, she worked as a model in New York City’s garment district. In 1959, she married John Joseph Madden, Jr. They raised four children in Flanders, New Jersey. Ann’s lifelong love of reading led her to help open, and later expand, the Mt. Olive Township Library in Flanders. She and John were also active in local and national politics, with John serving as a councilman for Mt. Olive Township from 1972 to 1975. Ann also enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, and donating to various charities that serve Native Americans, veterans, and Catholic organizations. She is survived by her children Giselle (Charlie), Sean (Anne), Paul, and Kevin (Stephanie); sister-in-law Hazel; three grandchildren; and a host of nephews and nieces. At her request, no services will be held. Interment will be at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, Virginia.