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January, 2012

 

 

 

Lawrence J. Zarella, Jr.

Bernard R. Taranto, Sr.

Paul Peter Chepulis

Barbara M. Tobey

Walter A. Cox

Thomas F. Ferretti

 

 

 

December, 2011

 

 

 

Clarence E. Gould

Donald A. Corson

Marie E. Newman

Marguerite F. Gallison

Bayard P. Aims, Jr

Virginia A. Hart

 

 

 

 

November, 2011

 

 

 

Yanka P. Georgieva

Jessie G. Loud

Manuel G. Apigian, Sr.

Paul L. Sweeney, Sr.

Margaret L. Mullaly

Gertrude M. Morrissey

Alice D. Milbery

Yvonne Valade

Frances Labo

 

 

 

October,  2011

 

 

 

Fernando X. Melo

Jason R. McDermott

Richard C. Carignan, Jr

Patrick R. Hurley

Virginia M. MacMillan

John W. Doran

Jette Day

Donald A. Cooper

 

 

 

September, 2011

 

 

 

Henry J. "Hank" Purnell

Gertrude A. Pothier

Ruth M. Buck

M. Barbara Lundstedt

 

 

 

August, 2011

 

 

 

Andrew C. Bulens

Josephine Elston

Susan G. Fransen

Hazel R. Taylor

Gloria M. W. Short

Geraldine Piercy

Margaret M. Endicott

 

 

 

July,2011

 

 

 

Elsie M. Tenney

Barbara J. Knight

Genevieve G. Standley

Kenneth R. Loesch

Evelyn K. D’Ovidio

Rita M. Perry

Virginia M. Enos

Philip E. Polito

Barry F. Kaufman

Marie A. Heard

Florence M. Higgins

 

 

 

June, 2011

 

 

 

Louise F. Allan

Joseph J. Murphy, Sr.

Abram F. Simmons, Jr

William G. Richardson, Jr.

Geraldine M. Yacovangelo

 

 

 

May, 2011

 

 

 

Bruce E.Durning

Jonathan F. Colby

Peter Sentas

Ronald H. White, Sr.

Kamdyn M. Lessard- Silva, Infant

 

 

 

April, 2011

 

 

 

Priscilla Brown

Virginia Brown

S.E.M.

Shirley E. Plouff

Anthony J. DiCocco

Jessie Gaw

Ingeborg H. Polito

 

 

 

March, 2011

 

 

 

Stanley A. Masellas

Edna F. Thomits

Edith L. Roy

Stephen W. Florence

Paula L. Ward

 

 

 

 

 

February, 2011

 

 

 

Marie Atkinson

Barbara M. Thomas

Joseph A. Confalone

Marcia L. Burns

John S. Rush

Ronald J. Knight, Sr.

Vera Hart

Jay W. Kreusser

Mary Rubenstein

Shirly M. Cacciatore

Patricia A. Zalewski

John Mentus

 

 

 

January, 2011

 

 

 

Doris A. Smith

Evelyn M. (Spencer) Margeson-Glendenning

Philip N. Gallant

Laurie A. Zwicky

Donald R. Zickefoose, Sr.

Alan E. Rodgers

Irene Knutson

Edward H. Furlong

Barbara Neukuckatz

 

 

 

 

December, 2010

 

 

 

Mary E. Ebalo

Marilyn M. Flanders

Katherine Smallwood

Glen A. Dobson

Katherine A. Doucette

Warren R. Pearce, Sr.

Phyllis T. Guson

Bruce Aspeslagh

 

 

 

 

 

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Thomas  F.  Ferretti  -  84, of North Reading and formerly of East Boston, died on  Monday, January 23, 2012, at the Wilmington Health Care Center.

Born in East Boston, MA  on November 18, 1927, he was the son of the late  Tommaso  and  Pierina Natalina (Pasi) Ferretti. 

He was raised and attended school in East Boston and was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1946. He owned and operated a clothing factory in the Garment Industry. Tom had a devotion to family and friends. He was a skilled craftsman and he enjoyed sharing his gift to others. He could make or fix anything for his family.  He loved fishing, bowling, gardening, cooking and especially golf.

Tom has been a resident of North Reading for the past 53 years. He was a member of St. Theresa’s Church, the Loyal Order of Moose, No. 1511  and served as a Past Governor and the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 4544, where he was a 4th Degree Knight.

Family members include his loving wife Joanne (Currier) Ferretti and the late Angelina (Montello) Ferretti;  daughters, Annette Fitzgerald  and her husband Richard of Andover  and  Ann Marie Doucette and her husband James of Wilmington;  his sister, Mary Moynihan of Malden;  grandchildren, Megan (Fitzgerald) DeSanty and her husband David,  Andrew  Fitzgerald,  David and Stephen Doucette.  Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, NORTH READING on Friday, January 27, at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading.  Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: the charity of one’s choice or the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210.  

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Walter  A.  Cox  -  89, of North Reading, formerly of Reading and Newburyport, died peacefully at his home, on Friday evening, January 20,2012.

Born in Northwood, NH, on February 26, 1922, he was the son of the late Oscar F. and Demmia R. (Delorier) Cox.  He was a graduate of Newburyport High School.  Walter was U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served 3 years with the Navy and 4 years with the Army.

He was a machine setter and layout operator for the Western Electric Company in North Andover for 31 years.  Walter loved to cook, especially for his family and friends. He loved Bowling, fishing and hugging his wife.  He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 34 years and a former resident of Reading for 8 years.  He was a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

Family members include his loving wife of 43 years, Gertrude Jean (Doucette) Cox; his son, Stephen Cox and his wife Lisa of Woburn;  stepchildren, Paul Doucette and his wife Jane of Andover  and Carol Kendall of CA;  sister-in-law, Judy Cox of Newburyport;   grandson, Travis Doucette of Andover and many loving nieces, nephews and in-laws.  He was the brother of the late Roland, Irving and Lawrence Cox.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, January 25, at 9:30 AM, followed by a 11:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt.62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Forest Glade Cemetery in Wakefield.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. Croswellfuneralhome.com 

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 Barbara  M.  (Normine) Tobey  -  86, of North Reading, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Wingate at Reading.

Born in Boston, MA on September 8,1925, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mildred (Briggs) Normine. She was a lifelong resident of North Reading.  She attended North Reading Schools and was a graduate of Reading High School. 

Barbara worked for the Hood Milk Company in Charlestown for 44 years, she was a Benefits Manager and retired in 1987.  She was very charitable and was involved with fund raising for needy families. She enjoyed gardening, plant raising, sales for charity and skiing.

Family members include her loving husband of 31 years, Wilbur E. Tobey  and  cousins, Shirley Miller of Mobile, Alabama; Claire Abbott of Marlborough and  Rhoda Campbell of Severna Park, Maryland.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.  Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street is in charge of arrangements.

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Paul  Peter  Chepulis  89, of North Reading, formerly of Medford and Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, January 16, 2012.

Born in South Boston, MA on May 21,1922, he was the son of the late Charles and Barbara M. (Gaudesaite) Chepulis. He was raised in Reading and was a graduate of Medford Trade School.  Paul was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, he was a Private First Class with the Headquarters Company, 43rd Division and served from 1942 to 1945. He received a Bronze Service Star and Bronze Service Arrowhead.

He worked for many years as a furniture cabinet maker.  Paul was dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He enjoyed fishing, vegetable gardening and working at carnivals. Paul has been a resident of North Reading for the past 61 years.

Family members include his loving wife of 64 years, Constance E. (Peterson) Chepulis, his loving sons, Edward A. Chepulis of Malden,  David B. Chepulis of Derry, NH and Christopher P. Chepulis of North Reading;  daughters, Dianna M. Clarke of North Reading and Laura C. Anderson of Chelmsford;  ten grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. 

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, NORTH READING on Thursday, January 19,  from 4 to 8 PM.  There will be no funeral service.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Disabled American Veterans, attn: Gift Processing, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, www.dav.org/donate/Default.aspx   

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Bernard  R.  Taranto, Sr.  -  66, of Reading, formerly of Waltham, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday,  January 10, 2012.

Born and raised in Waltham, MA, he was the son of the late Ralph and Assunta (Capadona) Taranto.   He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he was a Sergeant and served from 1962 to 1968. 

Bernard was the owner and operator of Bernard’s Shoe Service, at 88 Haven Street in Reading for over thirty years and had a previous shop in Waltham. He was a member of the North Reading, Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge No. 1511 and the American Legion Post No. 62 in Reading. He enjoyed fishing and had a great love of music and John Wayne.  He had a great sense of humor and he loved his family and friends very much.  

Family members include his loving son, Bernard R. Taranto, Jr. of Derry, NH; his daughter, Tinamarie (Taranto) Spears and her husband Dana of Bradford;  his sister, Catherine S. Taranto of Waltham; his former wife and friend, Teresa (Orifice) Taranto Nowlan of New Brunswick, Canada;  grandchildren, Steven J. Saulnier and Jared B. Taranto; he was the brother of the late Felix, Thomas and Nancy Taranto.

Funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, January 16, at 10:30 AM.  Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 6 PM.  Burial will be in Mount Feake Cemetery in Waltham.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210. www.croswellfuneralhome.com.

 

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Lawrence J. “Larry” Zarella, Jr.  -  64, of Wilmington died on Sunday, January 1, 2012.

Born and raised in Medford, he was a graduate of both Medford Tech High School and the Local 103 IBEW Electrical School.  He had been a resident of Wilmington, for the past 36 years. 

 

Larry was a member of the IBEW Local 103, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and the USMC.  He proudly served as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969.  A skilled Union Electrician, he retired from the MBTA two years ago. 

He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was exceptionally kind, and generous to all.  Larry was a very proud American.  A a jack of all trades, he was the "go-to" person for many.  He enjoyed working on cars, especially on his GTO; as well as spending time with his family and pet.

 

Larry leaves his loving wife of 42 years, Carol (Astuccio) Zarella, his mother, Mary (Ricci) Zarella of Medford; his son, Vincent Zarella and his wife Kristen of North Reading; his daughter, Nicole Zarella and her husband Joseph Sack of Billerica; his brother, Joseph Zarella and his wife Lisa of Peabody; his sister, Karen Petrocelli of Stoneham; his granddaughters, Marissa and Ava Zarella of North Reading.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.  He was the son of the late Lawrence J. Zarella, Sr.

 

Funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, January 7 at 10:30 AM.  Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 PM.   In lieu of flowers, it is kindly requested that memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or to, Patriot Paws Service (PTSD), 254 Ranch Trail, Rockwell, TX 75032.

 

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Virginia  Anne” (Curtin)  Hart  -  88, of Topsfield, formerly of North Reading and Nahant, died Thursday, December 23, 2011 at Beverly Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Hart.

Born in Winthrop, MA on May 3, 1923, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Frances (Colbert) Curtin.  She was a graduate of Lynn English High School.  Anne was a retired retail sales associate for Filene’s Department Store. She was a former member of the Thompson Country Club in North Reading. After moving from North Reading, she has been a resident of Topsfield for the past 13 years. 

Anne loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She loved the game of golf and played regularly, until she was 83.  She enjoyed playing cards with friends and was an avid sports enthusiast, who enjoyed the Patriots and Red Sox. 

Family members include her loving daughters, Susan Leisher and her husband John  of White Plains, NY and Patricia Hart and her husband Thomas McDonald of Rowley;  sons, Michael Hart and his wife Gail Prichard of So. San Francisco, CA  and  John Hart and his wife Lisa of Londonderry, NH;  her sister, Frannie Tocher of Milford, NH;  grandchildren,  Jennifer and Laura Leisher, Devin McDonald,  Hanna,  Stephen,  David, Shawn, Rachel and Corey Hart.

Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 30, at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading.   Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  Interment will be held in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Peabody.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to:  Friends of the Council of Aging, P.O. Box 173, Topsfield, MA 01983.

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Bayard  P.  Aims, Jr.  -   80, of Groton, NH and formerly of Reading and North Reading, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. 

Born in Boston, MA on May 8, 1931. He was the son of the late Bayard P. Aims, Sr. and Hazel (Rice) Aims. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He received the Purple Heart Medal and was a former P.O.W., he served from 1949 to 1953. 

Bayard  worked as a tool and die maker for Elano East in Rowley and BCD Metal in Everett.  He was a member of the Good Samaritan Lodge A.F. & A.M. for 55 years, the Aleppo Shriners and Ancient Scottish Rite. He was a charter member of the Korean War Branch, 15TH Field Artillery,  Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, a life member of the Second (Indian Head) Division Association, National Rifle Association and the Harley Owners Group (HOG).

He loved motor cycles and photography. He has been a resident of Groton, NH for the past six years.

Family members include his sons, Bayard P. Aims, III and Scott R. Aims, both of Tewksbury;  daughters,  Nancy P. Boucher of Tewksbury,  Sandra J. Rychwa of North Reading, Jacqueline A. Hood of Andover and Shelby P. Aims of North Andover;  sisters, Deborah Aims and the late Shirley Williams; he was the grandfather of nine and great grandfather of one.

Private graveside services will be held in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  There will be no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading is in charge of arrangements.

Marguerite  F.  (Smith)  Gallison  - 98, of Andover, MA and formerly of Bangor, Maine, died Sunday, December 18,2011, at Wingate at Andover. She was the beloved wife of the late Percy Gallison.

Born in Milo, Maine on March 26,1913, she was the daughter of the late Frank W. and Gladys (Beal) Smith. She worked as a Payroll Clerk for many years and was a homemaker.

Family members include her sister,  Marilyn Wolf and her husband Murray of Andover, MA;  her sister-in-law, Caroline Smith of North Reading, MA; nieces and nephews, Barbara Tiney of Napa, CA;  Donald Tiney of Bradford, MA;  Richard Tiney of North Conway, NH;  Larry Tiney of Andover, MA;  Brenda and Allan Smith of Reading, MA;  Donna L. Smith of CA;  Stephen Smith of Methuen, MA; Billy of WA and Danny Smith of Reading, PA.  She was the sister of the late Tommy,  Philip Smith, Carroll Smith and Elaine Anderson.

There will be no services. Interment will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery in Bangor, Maine at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, North Reading, MA.

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Marie  E.  (Amerena)  Newman  -  Of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Evelyn (Langone) Amerena. She was a graduate of Somerville High School and Mass Bay Community College.  Marie worked as Legal Assistant for Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP in Boston, Mawn & Mawn in Woburn and McAuliffe & McAuliffe in Wakefield. 

She was a resident of North Reading for thirty years and was a member of St. Theresa’s Church, the North Reading Senior Center and Cardiac Rehab in Melrose.

Marie was a genuine “people person” who cultivated many warm and compassionate friendships throughout her life.  She enjoyed planning trips to the theatre, casinos and concerts with her many friends and family.  Marie was a loving homemaker and fiercely protective of her family.  She would selflessly assume the responsibility for others.  Marie loved travel, sewing, crafting, visits to the beach and doting on her three grandchildren.  Some of her favorite memories were vacationing on Cape Cod with her friends and family. 

Family members include her loving husband of forty years, Darrell M. Newman; her daughter, DebraAnn (Newman) Tracy and her husband Jay of Wakefield; her son, Eric J. Newman and his fiancé Linda M. Symanski of Winthrop; her sister, Evelyn A. (Amerena) Mahoney and her husband John of Somers, New York; and her nephew, David J. Mahoney, his wife Cara and their children Ryan and Gracie of Somers, New York.  Marie adored being a Grandma to her three beloved grandchildren, Ryan, Alex and Daniel.

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, December 19, at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. In lieu of flowers, Marie’s wishes were for friends and family to please make a donation in her memory to the charity of their choice or to the Edith O’Leary Senior Center, c/o Mary Prenney, 157 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864.

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Donald  A.  Corson – 90, of Lynnfield, formerly of North Reading and Malden, died at his home on Sunday, December 11, 2011.  He was a retired Firefighter for the North Reading Fire Department and  a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II.

Born in Lowell, MA on September 14, 1921. He was the son of the late Arthur L. and Vesta M. (Jangraw) Corson.  Don worked twenty five years for Davis Tractor Company, which was a heavy earth moving equipment company.  He later worked for 23 years as a call and permanent Firefighter for the North Reading Fire Department.  In 1978, he was presented an award for Outstanding Firefighter and in 1983 for  Outstanding Citizen in North Reading.  

Before  moving to Lynnfield Don was a forty year resident of North Reading, were he was a member of the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A. M. and the Union Congregational Church. He was also a member of Shriners Fire Brigade and Aleppo RV and Camping Club.

Family members include his loving wife Eleanor M. (Stetson) Corson; daughters, Patricia Ann Carroll of Alfred, ME,  Jeanne M. Delaney and her husband Daniel of Tewksbury and Sharon L. Thomas and her husband Joseph of Reading;  his sister, Barbara Zaverson of Danvers;  Stepdaughters, Lenore McKinley and her husband Charles of Reading and Michele Stygles of Newton, NH;  daughter-in-laws, Ellen Corson of Wilmington and Mary Lou Corson Gianni of Tewksbury.  Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  He was the father of the late Donald F. and Dennis J. Corson and brother of the late Bruce Corson.

Funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, December 15 at 10 AM.  Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, from 4 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Shriners Burn Center CCM, 51 Blossom St., Suite 911,  Boston, MA 02114.

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Gould, Clarence E.

Age 80, of Reading, formerly of Wilmington and North Reading, died Sunday December 4, 2011 at home surrounded by loving members of his family. Beloved husband of Geraldine ‘Gerry’ M. (Simpson) with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Devoted father of Darlene Condelli and her husband, Guy of Medford and Don Gould and his wife, Annemarie O’Connell of London, England. Loving grandparent to six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated at the Trinity Evangelical Church, 105 Haverhill Street North Reading, Saturday, 10 December at 11.00 A.M. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. There will be no calling hours.

Clarence, prior to retirement, managed a number of local retail food and beverage establishments. He was an active member of the First Baptist / Trinity Evangelical Church for over 50 years and a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Place of Promise, PO Box 1132, Lowell, MA 01853.  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home , 19 Bow St.,  North Reading.

LABO, Frances (Preziosi)

Of Reading, November 26,2011.  Beloved wife of 71 years to Joseph P. Labo, Jr.  Devoted mother of Gail Porter and Leslie Lougee, both of Reading.  Predeceased by her son, John.  Loving grandmother of Richard J. Porter,  Amy M. Rivers and  Mary Lambert.  Great grandmother of Chelsie, Lea and Michael Rivers, Ella Rose Porter, Giocobbi and Bianca Lambert.  Services will be private.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St., North Reading, MA 01864.  Arrangements by  Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING.

Yvonne  (Courtemanche)  Valade  -  79, of North Reading, died on Thursday, November 17, 2011, at Wingate at Reading.  She was the beloved wife of the late Edward H. Valade.

Born in Winchester, MA on April 18,1932.  She was the daughter of the late  Joseph and Lillian (Briggs) Courtemanche.  She was a life long resident of North Reading.  She worked at WalMart in North Reading for many years and was also a professional cake decorator.

She loved making people happy and would always lend an ear to talk to and  make things right.  Yvonne loved baking and gardening for her family and friends.

Family members include her daughters, Denise Valade of North Reading and Sherry Higginbottom of Hilton Head, SC;  her brother, Eugene Courtemanche of Florida;  grandchildren,  Jennifer and Nathan Valade  and  daughter-in-law, Anne Marie  (Mastro) Valade, all of North Reading.  She was the mother of the late Jay Valade. 

Funeral services will be private and to be held at a later date.  There will  be no calling hours.  Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, is in charge of arrangements. 

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Alice  D. (Wheeler) Milbery    84, of Scarborough, Maine, formerly of Middleton, MA, died peacefully on November 17th.  She was the beloved wife of the late John “Bub” Wesley Milbery.  She was the daughter of the late Charles E. Wheeler and Edith (Cottingham) Wheeler. Born in North Reading, MA on March 8, 1927, she attended North Reading Schools and graduated Reading High School, Class of 1943. Alice was a devoted and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother  and especially delighted in spending time with her grandchildren. 

Alice lived a life that was rich with love and laughter.  Her family and friends were the most important things in her life and they all cherished her deeply. The connections she made with people were strong and true.  Everyone who knew Alice felt blessed to have her friendship.  Her kind heart, optimism and gentle giving ways will be missed by all.

Alice loved to sew, knit, crochet, quilt and collect.  She loved her doll club and to collect dolls, they had many years of fun and friendship.  She enjoyed gardening, reading, politics, holidays, parties, and talking to people.

She was very fortunate to be cared for and about by so many wonderful people and her family will never be able to thank them enough.  Everyone at Southern Maine Dialysis had a special place in her heart and ours as well.  Also, the wonderful people at The Cedars, who got her well enough to come home all those times, are remembered fondly.

Loving mother of Melissa (Milbery) Bergeron and her husband David Bergeron of Scarborough Maine.  Cherished grandmother of Abigail Bergeron and Jacob Bergeron also of Scarborough Maine.

Private graveside services will be held in Oakdale Cemetery in Middleton.  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Gertrude M. (Campbell) Morrissey  79, of Peabody and formerly of North Reading and Salem, died on November 16, 2011.  She was the beloved wife of the late Gordon R. Morrissey, she is survived by three sons; Steven M. and his wife Eileen L. (Longval) of Wilmington NC; William G. of Northborough and Gary R. of Melrose.  Loving grandmother to Samantha Rose Morrissey of Lowell.   

Gert was retired from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Case Manager with the Dept. of Social Services and earlier in her career was an installment loan officer with Eastern Bank and the Woburn Five Cent Savings Bank.  She was a longtime member of the Savings Bank Women of Massachusetts and was past President of the Credit Women’s International of the North Shore. 

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November  22 at 10:30AM in Saint Theresa’s Parish, 63 Winter St.( Rt. 62), North Reading.  Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  There will be no calling hours.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to:  American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5 th floor, Boston, MA 02210.  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading.

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Margaret  L. (Kibler) Mullaly  -  90, of Reading,  formerly of North Reading and East Boston, died Tuesday, November 8, at Wingate at Reading. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard  A. Mullaly. 

Born in Boston, MA on March 5, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Clarence J. and Nora E. (Connolly) Kibler.  Margaret was raised and attended school in East Boston.

She has been a resident of Reading for the past 27 years and a former resident of North Reading for over 20 years.  She was a member and  volunteered at St. Theresa’s Church for many years.  Margaret was an avid bingo player, she also enjoyed playing Cribbage and being with her family.  

Family members include her many adoring nieces and nephews.  She was loving and caring  and was always known as their best aunt.

Her funeral was held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, on Saturday, November 12, at  9 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Hospice of the North Shore & Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan Street, Danver, MA 01923.

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Paul Leo Sweeney, Sr.  -  84, died peacefully the evening of November 6, 2011 after an illness. He was born in Canton, Massachusetts on September 25, 1927 to Julia and William Sweeney.  He was a graduate of St. John’s High school, a private catholic school of the Parish of St. John in Canton.  Even as a young boy, Paul was known for his beautiful singing voice, which he used at every opportunity. Paul was stricken by a serious illness in one of his legs when he was very young.   His mother packed him up many times and took him on the long bus rides needed to get to Children’s Hospital in Boston where they were able to save his leg.  Having a serious health issue did not slow down young Paul.  He grew up to develop a love of life, a passion for golf by caddying with his brothers at the local golf courses, a quick wit, and a generous and kind nature that stayed with him throughout his long and productive life.

He met the love of his life, Alice Hoyt, in North Reading.  They were married on    July 5, 1959.  Paul and Alice had one son, Paul Jr., but he was a mentor and second father to numerous young people in North Reading.   He loaded up carloads of kids at any time of the day or night and took them to hockey and baseball games and practices. This was the routine at the Sweeney house throughout young Paul’s sports career.

Mr. Sweeney was very active in the community of North Reading.  He served on the Northeast Metro Tech Vocational School committee for twenty-five years and attended St. Theresa Church.  He was also active in many town elections. He developed many dear friends with whom he remained close throughout the years.  It was not unusual to see Mr. Sweeney driving around North Reading on his way to “coffee with the guys” or picking up his wife from work at the local bank, accompanied by Boomer, his yellow Labrador retriever, in the front seat. 

Paul conceived of, organized, sponsored and ran the “Sweeney Invitational” golfing event and tournament at the Country Club of New Hampshire for many years.  He became fondly known as “the Commish” by all of his golfing buddies and friends alike.  Well known for his golfing ability, he once held a scratch handicap when he was a younger man and could still hold his own in his later years.  He possessed a no-nonsense view of life and always told it like he saw it. With his wonderful singing voice he would often break out in a beautiful rendition of O’ Danny Boy, Irish Lullaby or some other Irish folk song as a tribute to his Irish heritage.

Family meant the world to Paul. He had many nephews and nieces that he loved dearly. He enjoyed attending the numerous parties, birthdays and cookouts, where people flocked to listen to his witty stories and jokes. Paul never felt out of place in a room full of strangers.

He was employed by Eastern Metal Mills Products, Inc., of Dedham,  for the majority of his career and then by Reading Lumber of North Reading. He remained at Reading Lumber until the last few months of life.

He is survived by his wife Alice (Hoyt) Sweeney, son Paul L. Sweeney, Jr. and his wife Kathryn of Norman, OK, Granddaughter Alexandra Goode, husband Troy, and great grandson, Parker of Arlington, VA, brothers Francis of Mashpee, Raymond of South Easton and Eugene of Newton and sister Anne Hynes of Reading, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Sweeney is preceded in death by his brothers  William, Robert, Gerald and Charles and his sister Claire Tillotson. 

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading  on Wednesday, November 16, at 9:15 AM, followed by a 11 AM Funeral Mass to be celebrated at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading.  Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM.  Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Sweeney’s memory to the Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 11 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.  

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Manuel  G.  Apigian, Sr.  – 90, of Brunswick, Maine and formerly of  North Reading, died Monday, November 7, at the Hawthorne House in Freeport, Maine after a long illness.

Born in Cambridge, MA on July 7, 1921.  He was the son of the late Lazarus  and  Veronica (Najarian) Apigian.  Manny was a graduate of Boston Latin High School and Bentley College.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of  World War II and the Korean Conflict.  He worked as a salesman for Metropolitan Life for over 30 years and he  retired in 1983.

Manny was  a former resident of North Reading for 32 years and a member of the North Reading Rotary Club.

He was a loving husband, a caring grandfather and great grandfather. He loved golf, boating, walking along the ocean and gardening. He was also an avid Patriot and Red Sox fan.

Family members include his loving wife of  67 years, Mary (Dalton) Apigian;  loving  sons, Manuel G. Apigian, Jr.  and his wife Patricia of Waitsfield, VT;  Lester Apigian and his wife Barbara of Amherst, NH  and William Apigian and his wife Mara of Alexandra, VA;   daughters, Ruth Apigian of Andover;  Barbara Frattini and her husband Bill of Bath, ME  and Kathleen Apigian of Methuen.  Also survived by ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. 

Funeral  will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING  on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 9 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St.(Rt.62), North Reading.  Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: North Reading Dollars for Scholars (CSF), P.O. Box 529,  North Reading, MA 01864 or to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018.

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Jessie  G.  (Flanders)  Loud    100, of Tewksbury and formerly of North Reading, died  Friday, November 4, 2011, at Woodbriar of Wilmington. She was the beloved wife of the late George L. Loud.

Born in Reading, MA on July 3, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lucretia (Stubbs) Flanders.

She was a resident of North Reading for over ninety years.  She was a charter member of the Mount Carmel Chapter No.230, Order of Eastern Star and a seventy year member of the Union Congregational Church.  She was also a member of North Reading and Bedford Grange.  Jessie worked for many years as a stitcher for  the L.B. Evans and Sons Shoe Company in Wakefield and Abbott Shoe Company in North Reading.

Jessie was a very special mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family was the most important thing in her life. She loved knitting, McDonlads and being with people.

Family members include her Loving daughters,  Joyce E. Loud of Tewksbury and  Peggy  L. Surrette and her husband Paul of Wilmington;   grandson,  Peter E. Surrette and his wife Jane and great grandchildren,  Paul E. and A.J. Surrette, all of Woodinville, WA.   Also survived by many nieces and nephews, including,  Gene Colby of Port Orange, FL.

Funeral service will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading on Tuesday, November 8 at 10 AM.  Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING on Monday from 3 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to, Childrens Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115 or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Donald  A. Cooper  -  63, of Lowell and formerly of Malden, died Sunday, October 30, 2011, at his sons home, in North Reading, after a long illness. He was a Police Officer for the Malden Police Department for 31 years and retired in 2009.

Born in Malden, MA on November 10, 1947.   He was the son of the late Fred and Vera F. (Frost) Cooper.  He was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School.  Donald was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict.

He was a self deprecating human.  He was extremely honest, very social, loved to party and was always the life of the party.  He was very resistant to change (no cell phones, microwave ovens or even electric popcorn poppers).  He valued tradition and always remembered special occasions. Donald  was loyal to a fault, he had a very high sense of moral standards and always found a reason to bring people together.  He was extremely dependable, loyal and had a high sense of integrity.  Donald loved Christmas and being with family, he enjoyed  music and the theater.                                 

Family members include his loving son, Zachary M. Cooper of North Reading; daughters, Heather L. Cooper-Barry and her husband Dan Barry of NJ  and  Tammy L. Largent of Stoneham;  his brother,  Fred Cooper, Jr. of  FL;  sisters, Sandra Luce and her husband Mike of Lowell and Debbie Swankowski and her husband Joe of Everett;  grandchildren, Bradley Largent, Madeline and  Connor Barry.  He was the brother of the late, Merle Frost.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, November 2 at 9 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s, 63 Winter St. (Rt.62) North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Disabled American Veterans National Service Foundation, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076.

 

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Jette  Day -  77, of North Reading, died suddenly at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington on Thursday, October 13, 2011


Born in 1931, in Copenhagen Denmark to John and Anna Marcell Rasmussen. She lost her father at the tender age of 7 and experienced the WWII German occupation of Denmark with her mother who assisted the underground resistance against the “Final Solution”.
Jette Graduated from Vajsen Hus School and went on to attend Danish nursing school.
Jette studied ballet from age 4 and danced professionally. Her passion for the art of ballet was displayed most highly in 1952 when she performed in the Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.

She spent some time in her late teens modeling for photographs in Danish magazines and advertisements.
A brave an independent young woman, Jette came to America as a flight attendant with Northeast Airlines in 1957. She later worked as a tour coordinator for Lufthansa in 1970, and was employed by the Associated Press.
She married the most fortunate man in the world, Stanley Day Jr., in 1970 and they had a son, Peter, her pride and joy, in 1971.
Jette passed the GED because, as she stated, "I want to show I'm an American." She received her Realty Certificate in 1978 and later went to school and earned a certification in Cosmotology.
Her true calling took her back to Hospice Care Nursing in 1987. She lovingly helped many good folks during the final hours of their lives. [If she could be here today, she would make a cup of tea and hold the hand of anyone who has written an obituary to the ones they deeply love.]
She would counsel anyone in trouble or pain, young or old. That was Jette's heart.
Jette's house is Danish with hand-sewn curtains, lace, candles, pictures and flowers with a woman's loving touch. Her gardens and flower boxes are always abloom with love. If an errant bee or moth should enter the house she would always see it to safety. She was a true gourmet cook and loved to share.
She stood only 5'-2" tall with big blue eyes. Her family was everything to her. This, and so much more was our dear Jette.

If Jette could have written this, she would have, somehow, turned it into a love letter to all of you.


This obituary was written by her adoring husband, Stanley Day.

 

Beloved wife of 41 years to Stanley W. Day Jr, formerly of Saugus.  Loving mother of Peter Day, mother-in-law of Tiffany Palmer formerly of Missoula, MT, and grandmother of Corbin Day of North Reading.

Calling Hours will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

Private funeral service for family members will be held at Croswell Funeral Home on Sat., Oct.  22 at 10am.

A celebration of her life will be held at her son’s home at 45 Oakdale Road, North Reading from 12 noon and into the evening.  All are welcome.

Please consider a donation in lieu of flowers in Jette’s name to The Shriner’s Burn Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114.  Jette loved flowers, but would have greatly appreciated your support to this organization in her name, with a more tangible impact.

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John  W.  Doran  -  78, of North Reading and  formerly of Lubec, ME,  died at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on, Friday, October 14, 2011. 

Born in Lubec, Maine on April 10, 1933.  He was the son of the late John Daniel Doran and Anita (Scoville) Doran.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a Corporal and served from 1953 to 1955.  John was a Field Engineer for the Diano Corporation in Woburn and also for High Voltage Engineering in Burlington, where he worked for 28 years.

John enjoyed politics and world news.  His work involved extensive national and international travel.  After his retirement, he loved staying home and spending time with his family.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He was a  resident of North Reading for the past 49 years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church. 

Family members include his loving wife of 49 years, Evelyn (Florence) Doran.   He was the Loving father of Cynthia Carver and her husband Wayne of Derry, NH  and  Lisa Arya and her husband Matthew of North Reading, he was the cherished grandfather of Sofia, Lily and Cameron Arya, all of North Reading.              

Funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street,  on Thursday, October 20 , at 10 AM.  Deacon Al Balestracci of St. Theresa’s Church will officiate.  Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.   Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Lown Cardiovascular Center, 21 Longwood Ave., Brookline, MA 02446  or to,  Salem Animal Rescue League, 4 Sarl Drive, Salem, NH 03079.   He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

 

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MacMILLAN,  Virginia  (Naldrett)

Of North Reading, formerly of Medford and Nova Scotia, October 12, 2011, at age 77.  Beloved wife of 57 years to  Donald F. MacMillan.  Loving mother of Jane M. Dringoli of Hamden, CT;  Donald F. MacMillan, Jr. of Orlando, FL;  Douglas B. MacMillan of Amherst, MA;  Jill A. MacMillan of Tewksbury and Jennifer A. Rouillard of South Dartmouth, MA.  Sister of the late Robert Naldrett and Barbara (Naldrett) Weddleton.  Cherished grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 2.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, October 17, at 10 AM at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading.  Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Sunday from 3 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to:  Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading, MA 01864.

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Patrick  R.  Hurley  -  45, of North Reading and formerly of Andover, died at his home on Thursday evening, October 6, 2011, after a long illness.

Born in Lawrence, MA on November 27, 1965.  He was raised and attended school in Andover and was a graduate of Andover High School, Class of 1983.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and has been a resident of North Reading for the past 15 years. 

Pat was a carpenter and loved woodworking.  He worked for the Reading Lumber and Moynihan Lumber Companies in North Reading and for Jackson Lumber Company in Lawrence.

Family members include his loving mother, Karen L. (Johnson) Hurley of Lawrence;  brothers, John M. of Nashua, NH, Timothy of Manchester, NH, Sean of Lawrence  and  Terrance Hurley of North Reading.  Also survived by his grandmother, Ruth E. Johnson of North Reading. He was the son of the late John M. Hurley.

Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street.

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CARIGNAN,  Richard  C., Jr.

Of Kissimmee, FL and formerly of North Reading, October 5, 2011, age 87. Beloved husband of the late  Louise M. (Matton) Carignan.  Loving father of Richard C. Carignan, III of Kissimmee, FL and Brian P. Carignan and his wife De of Excelsior, MN.  Loving  grandfather of Ashlee Carignan of Austin, TX and Hilary Carignan of Minneapolis, MN

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, NORTH READING on Tuesday, October 11, at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62) North Reading.  Calling hours will be held on Monday from 5 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Veteran’s Tribute and Museum of Osceola County, 3831 West Vine Street, Box 46, Kissimmee, FL 34741.  He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. 

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Jason  R.  McDermott  -  33, of Lowell and formerly of Tewksbury,  died unexpectedly at his home on October 4, 2011.

Born in Winchester, MA on June 20,1978.  He was raised and attended school in Tewksbury and was a graduate of Tewksbury Memorial High School.

Jason  was U.S. Marine Corps Veteran.  He was a Lance Corporal and he studied infantry and Security Forces.  He was a (RCDD) Registered Communications Distribution Designer and  was a project manager.

Jason applied his Marine virtues to his everyday life.  He loved spending time with his family, friends, and his bulldog Sammy.  He enjoyed Boxing, running the beach and vacationing, but most of all he loved life!

Family members include his loving parents,  John O. McDermott, Jr. and Kathy S.(Merriam) McDermott of Methuen;   brothers,  John O. McDermott, III of Billerica and  Brian McDermott of Gardner; his sister, Kathryn McDermott of Methuen.  He was the grandson of Richard Merriam of Marblehead  and the late Susan Merriam,  Shirley McDermott of Chelmsford and the late John O. McDermott, Sr.   He was the great grandson of the late Philip and Janet Sewall of North Reading.

His funeral service will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading on Monday, October 10 at 10 AM.  Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Sunday from 4 to 8 PM.  In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to be forwarded to:  Bank of America, Savings Account No. 004635725853 and routing no. 011000138 for Jay’s funeral expense account, in loving memory of Jay. 

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Fernando  X.  Melo  -  40, of North Reading and formerly of Lawrence , died Sunday, October 2, 2011, at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Azores, Portugal on November 1,1970.   He was raised and educated in Lawrence.  Fernando worked for the Malden Mills in Lawrence for the past twenty four years and was a union member of Unite Local No. 311. He was a member of St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading.

Fernando had a huge heart, he enjoyed the holidays and spending time with family.  He was an extremely hard worker who never took vacations.  He was a devoted father to his twin daughters, who were the love of his life. He had a love for cars and music, he loved antique cars and attending car shows.  He was a drummer in a band named the Black Diamond, which included his brother, his cousins and his niece Stephanie Melo.  Fernando  loved going to the beach and taking day trips with his family.  He is from a big Portuguese family that migrated here from the Azores in the 60’s.  He was the youngest one to come to America and became a U.S. Citizen in 2005.

Family members include his loving wife,  Paula L. (Arvanites) Melo, who have been together for 23 years;  his cherished 5 year old, twin daughters, Ava and Sophia Melo;  his parents, Antonio X. Melo and Maria Idalina (Ferreira)  Melo of Lawrence;   brothers, Joe A. Melo and his wife Maria of Methuen  and  Tony L. Melo and his wife Lucy of Lawrence;   sisters, Maria Isabel Sousa and her husband Mario of Lawrence and Maria Idalina Scotti and her husband Arthur of Magnolia, DE.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins and great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, October 6, at 9 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at  St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt.62), North Reading.  Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in  North Reading.   In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  Ava and Sophia Benefit (Acc. No. 1321288465),  c/o Citizen’s Bank, 265 Main St., North Reading, MA 01864.

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M.  Barbara  (Forest)  Lundstedt  -  88, of North Reading and formerly of Lynn, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at the Saints Medical Center in Lowell.  She was the loving wife of the late  John  I. Lundstedt.

Born  in Lynn, MA on October 2,1922.  She was the daughter of the late Albert  and Madeline (Carswell) Forest.  She was raised in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn English High School.   Barbara worked for many years as a bookkeeper for American Mutual in Wakefield and T.W. Rodgers in Lynn. 

She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 57 years.  She was a member of the Union Congregational Church and Mount Carmel Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.  Barbara was an avid reader, she loved to knit and bake cookies for the neighbors kids and was active in Girl Scouts and in church.

She was a very kind and caring person.  Barbara was quick with a smile and a loving touch, especially with her family and all the friends and children,  that filled her life.

Family members include her loving daughter, Gail (Lundstedt) Ruocco of Bradford and loving son, Richard Lundstedt of Marlboro.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, October 11  from  4 to 6:40 PM, followed by a prayer service at 6:45 PM  and an Eastern Star Service at 7 PM.  A memorial service will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading at a later date.        

Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Shriner’s  Hospital for Children, 50 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114.

Ruth  M. (Stiles) Buck  -  77, of North Reading and formerly of Malden, died at her home on Saturday, September 17, 2011.

Born in Boston, MA on June 21,1934.  She was the daughter of the late Hollis E. and Eva Marie (Hills) Stiles.   She was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School and Tufts University.

Ruth worked  for  Compugraphic, Photon, Dymographics,  Itek  and as bookkeeper for Touch of Elegance Salon in Tewksbury.  She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 62 years.

She was a single mother of four, she was independent and owned a boat in a time when women didn’t own or run boats.  Ruth was a caretaker of lighthouse property for thirty years and the longest running caretaker of Baker’s Island Light on Salem Sound in Salem, MA.  She spent thirty years rehabbing and maintaining that structure.  She was a long standing member of the Lighthouse Society and was involved with a Lighthouse Preservation Group.  She had a love of the ocean and boats and had always dreamed of being in the Coast Guard.

Family members include her sons, Lawrence E. Buck of North Reading and Robert L. Buck of Methuen and her daughter, Deborah R. Farrell of Methuen; her brother, Edwin H. Stiles of North Reading and grandchildren, Devon K. Gardner, Brian E. J. Buck  and  Rachel N. Buck.  She was the mother of the late Andrew J. Buck.

Memorial service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, October 1, at 3 PM.  Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 1 to 3 PM.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Baker’s Island Memorial Fund,  c/o B.I. Association, 19 Noble Hill Rd., Beverly, MA 01915.

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Gertrude  A.  Pothier  -  97, of North Reading and formerly of Wedgeport, Nova Scotia,  died Sunday, September 11, 2011, at the Meadow View Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Pothier, Sr.

Born in Wedgeport, Nova Scotia, on January 22, 1914.  She was the daughter of the late Nicholas A. and Anne T. Pothier.  Gert was a resident of North Reading for the past 68 years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.  She was employed by St. Theresa’s Church, where she worked in the Rectory and by the Town of North Reading Middle School for many years, where worked in the Cafeteria.

Gert  was first and foremost a very loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Her door was always open for any family or friend.  When birthdays came around, everyone  could  always look forward to her cakes, she made.  She was affectionately known as “Ma” to many kids in North Reading and “Aunt Gert” to her many nieces and nephews, here and in Nova Scotia.

She was an avid reader and a faithful communicant of the Catholic Church. She was a devoted grandmother and great grandmother.  It was in her later years, that she really took great pride in her family-especially the kids.

Family members include her loving sons,  Francis J. Pothier and his wife Maria Pilar  of San Diego, CA;  Charles R. Pothier and his wife Louise and  James E. Pothier and his wife Paula, all of North Reading and Joseph S. Pothier, Jr. and his wife  Dale of Valrico, FL;   daughters, Linda L. Homan of Tewksbury;  Patricia A. Pearce of Tyngsboro;  Elizabeth M. Murphy and her husband Richard of Westford and the late Joyce M. Pothier.  Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews in Nova Scotia.  She was predeceased by 2 brothers and 6 sisters.

Her funeral  will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, on Friday,  September 16, at 9 AM,  followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church.  Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal

St., Watertown, MA 02472  or the Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging, 157 Park St.,  North Reading, MA 01864.

                      

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Henry  J.  “Hank” Purnell  Retired North Reading Police Chief  -  69, of North Reading and formerly of Charlestown,  died at his home, surrounded by his family on Friday, September 9, 2011, after a long illness.

Born in Charlestown, MA  on April 26,1942. He was the son of the late William E. Purnell  and Josephine (McManus) Boque. He was the stepson of the late Robert Boque.  Hank was raised and attended school in Charlestown and was graduate of Charlestown High School.

He was a forty two year member of the North Reading Police Department, serving from 1966 to 2007.  He served as Chief of Police, from 1985 to 2007.  In 1966 he was appointed Patrol Officer and in 1971 he was appointed to the position of Detective.  In 1972 he attended Specialized TPF Training at The FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.  In 1974 he was promoted to Sergeant Detective and was selected “The Police Officer Of The Year”, by the North Reading JayCees in 1975.  He was promoted to the position of Lieutenant and Night Shift Commander in 1981 and promoted to Chief of Police in 1985.

Hank has been a resident of North Reading for the past fifty years and was a member of St. Theresa’s Church. He was a member of the North Reading Rotary Club and was elected President in 1987.  He was also a member of the North Reading Hillview Commission, Police Chief Association and the North East Law Enforcement Council, serving as Secretary and as President.

Hank was dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather,  there could ever be.  He was a great influence and role model too all who knew him. He was an example of how the strong survive through adversity and a superhero to his family.  He never gave up on anyone  through tough times or bad.  He was the rock of Gibraltar and strength to all.  Hank dedicated his life to serve our community with the hopes of upholding law and order and making our home a safer place to live.

Family members include his loving wife of 42 years,  JoAnna M. (Parsons)  Purnell.  Loving father of sons, Henry Purnell, Jr. and his wife Pam of Port Richey, FL  and  Reggie Goulet and his wife JoAnn of East Hampsted, NH;   daughters,  Debbie Purnell of Port Richey, FL,  Tammey Zwicker and her husband Jeff of Derry, NH,  Tina Tryder and her husband Michael of Tewksbury  and Tracey Purnell of North Reading.  Brother of  George Purnell  and his wife Catherine of Charlestown,  Michael Purnell of  Saratoga, FL,  Joan Walters and Ann Phillips of Malden and  Gale Steeves and her husband Richard of Stoughton,  the late Billy Purnell and late wife Elaine and the late Danny Purnell;  Brother-in-law of John Parsons and his wife Elaine of Methuen,  Marion Fraughton of Seabrook, NH and the late Susan Furbush.   Grandfather of ten, Tura Purnell, Corena and  Danielle Zwicker, Lucas,  Emily and  Olivia Tryder,  Sarah, Derek, Tara and Reginald David Goulet, Jr.  Also survived by four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING on Wednesday, September 14 at 9:45 AM, followed by a 11 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading.  Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 3 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: North Reading Rotary Club, PO Box 12, North Reading, MA 01864.

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ENDICOTT, Margaret M. (Hussey) Of North Reading August 30, 2011 at age 91. Beloved wife of the late William L. Endicott, Sr. Devoted mother of William L. Endicott, Jr. of Eliot ME, Paul Michael Endicott of W. Chester PA, Mary A. Endicott of Winsted, CT, Martha Endicott of Georgetown, and John Endicott of Tewksbury. Loving grandmother of John Endicott of Tewksbury, Linda (Endicott) Kuczynski of Brighton, and Jessie C. Cannon of Winsted, CT. Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING, Saturday at 9:30am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church, 63 Winter St., North Reading, at 10:30am. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4-8pm. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Donations may be made to St. Theresa Church, 63 Winter St., North Reading MA 01864. Croswell Funeral Home North Reading 978-664-3031

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Geraldine (Vincent) Piercy  -  93, of Andover and formerly of North Reading, died Thursday, August  25, 2011, at Wingate at Andover.  She was the Loving wife of the late Robert E. Piercy.

Born in Island Falls, Maine on October 22,1917,  she was the daughter of the late Warren and Alice (Lerory) Vincent.  She was raised in Island Falls, ME and was a graduate of Island Falls High School.

She was a resident of Andover for the past 64 years and was a member of the Martin’s Pond Union Baptist Church in North Reading for many years.

Geraldine was a homemaker and was very dedicated to her family and friends.  She had a very strong tendency to Maine pragmatism.  She enjoyed keeping in touch with her wide circle of friends and extended family. Geraldine enjoyed spending weekends at the camp in Northwood, NH  and knitting for heirloom presents.

Family members include her loving son,  Stephen Piercy and his wife Jean of Andover;  grandchildren, Dan, Steve, Amanda and Toni and great grandchildren, Alexis and Damien. 

Memorial service will be held at the Martin’s Pond Union Baptist Church, 4 Cogswell Road, North Reading on Wednesday evening, September 7, at 6 PM.                                      There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Martin’s Pond Union Baptist Church,  4 Cogswell Road, North Reading, MA 01864-1207.  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Gloria  M. W. (Gill)  Short  -  88, of Andover and formerly of North Reading, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at her home in Andover.

She was born in Liverpool, England in 1923 to the late Blodwyn (Gerrard) and Edward Gill. Gloria married Stanley Short in 1943, and together they immigrated to America with their children in 1955.

Gloria was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, and mother-in-law, and especially delighted in spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to travel the world and enjoyed ballroom dancing with the Wilmington Dance Club. Gloria was also a member of the English Speaking Union, French Library in Boston, North Reading Minutemen Ladies Auxiliary, and Quannapowitt Players. 

Gloria is survived by her beloved husband Stanley Short; her son Martin Short and his wife Pauline of Atkinson, NH; her daughter Stephanie McDonald and her husband Michael of North Reading, MA; her grandchildren Trevor, Keith, and Devin McDonald; Tyler Short, Amanda Short, and Natasha (Short) Little; great grandchildren Ryan, Chloe, Kyleigh, Nicholas and Mitchell McDonald; Jill Leary; Gretchen and Stanley Little; her niece Beverley Dean and husband James; and great nieces Nicola Dean and Johanna Elias.  

ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends may call on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA 01864. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to The Merrimac Valley Hospice House, 360 North Avenue, Haverhill, MA or to a charity of your own choice.

Hazel  R.  Taylor – 84, (March 28,1927 – August 13, 2011) of Danvers, MA, passed away, following a sudden stroke, at Salem Hospital.

Hazel always helped everyone she knew to the best of her ability.

Hazel’s interests focused on the Bon traditional root of indigenous Tibetan Buddhism for some years and she enjoyed dining with friends at New Brothers Restaurant in Danvers.

Hazel’s survivors include children, Clement, Carol, Louise and George and their families, eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, whom she greatly loved.

In lieu of flowers, please send your memorial donation to “Lotus of Compassion” c/o Khenpo’s Relief Fund,  1211 North Second Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215-634-0400) lotus of compassion.com.   Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Susan  G. (Aldrich) Fransen65, of Harrison, Maine and North Reading, MA, died Saturday, August 13, 2011, at the Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, after a brave battle with Cancer.

Born in Melrose, MA on August 25,1945, she was the daughter of the late Dwight and Wilhelmina (Goring) O’Brien.  She attended North Reading Schools and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1963.  It was there she met and later married her high school sweetheart, Butch Fransen.  She was a life long resident of North Reading.

For many years, Sue managed her family business.  She also treasured the years she spent raising her children as a homemaker. 

Sue lived a life that was rich with love and laughter.  She treasured her family and all of her good friends she had.  The connections she made with people, were strong and true.  Everyone who knew Sue felt blessed to have her friendship.  Her kind heart and gentle, giving ways will be missed by all. Along with her husband, Sue started a project called “Kate’s Place” at her lake home in Maine.  She invited families with children living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy to spend a week at her home at no cost. She made a special connection with each of the nearly 25 families, who have enjoyed Kate’s Place. In addition, Sue was a  talented gardener, an avid fisherman, and most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Family members include her loving husband of nearly 43 years, Butch Fransen; daughters, Kristine (Fransen) Pecora and her husband Jack of North Reading and Kim Marie Mytych of Wilmington.  Also survived by  two  granddaughters, Katherine and Caroline Pecora of North Reading.

Her funeral will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., North Reading on Friday, August 19, at 10 AM.  Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday from 4 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. 

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Josephine (Araszkiewicz) Elston - 92, of North Reading, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph F. Elston, who died in 2005, after 64 years of marriage.

She was born in Lowell, MA on July 16, 1919, the daughter of the late Josef and Caroline (Balcewicz) Araszkiewicz. She was raised and attended school in Lowell.

Josephine was a homemaker, she was a resident of North Reading since 1948 and a member of St. Theresa’s Church. She was also a professional roller skater with her late husband Joseph, they skated in the 1930’s and the 40’s and they retired in the early 1950’s.

Family members include her son, Joseph P. Elston and his wife Sandy of Mesa, AZ and her daughter, Carolyn Pereira and her husband Andy of Corona, CA; brothers, Fred Araszkiewicz of Plaistow, NH and Stanley Araszkiewicz of Dracut and her sister, Tunny Alibrandi of Malibu, CA. Also survived by four grandchildren, Michael C. Pereira of San Diego, CA, Megan V. Pereira of Sacramento, CA, Thomas Wall of FL and Mike Elston of AZ.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, August 16 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM, Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt.62) North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 5 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

Andrew  C.  Bulens  - 94, of North Reading and formerly of South Boston, died at his home on Thursday, August 4, 2011.  He was the beloved husband of the late Anna M. (Griffin) Bulens.

He was born in Boston, MA  on July 21, 1917, the son of the late Andrew and Mary (Burns) Bulens.  He was raised in South Boston and was a graduate of South Boston High School.  Andrew was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World II. He was a Gunner’s Mate First Class, he served from 1943 to 1945 and he received two Bronze Stars. 

He was a Captain on the Boston Police Department for many years and he retired in 1981.  Andrew has been a resident of North Reading for the past 44 years. He enjoyed boxing and hunting.

Family members include his loving granddaughters, Melissa M. MacMillan of Walpole  and  Dawn M. Agabides of North Reading;  a brother, Sonny Bulens of South Boston and sisters, Patricia Farrencough of NC and Lorraine Urban of South Boston.  Also survived by 7 great grandchildren.  He was the father of the late Thomas  J. Bulens and Maureen Ann Bulens-Agabides.

Graveside services will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury on Wednesday, August 10, at 11:30 AM.  There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. 

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HIGGINS,  Florence  M.  (Donnelly)

Of Wilmington, formerly of North Reading, July 30,2011, age 93.  Beloved wife of 70 years to  Edward M. Higgins.  Loving mother of Edward F. Higgins and his wife Janet of Melrose and  Patricia (Higgins) Kelly and her husband Robert of Wilmington.  Sister of John Donnelly of MA, Mary Goggin of Sturbridge and Teresa Cormier of CT.  Cherished grandmother of Edward Higgins and his wife Akiko,  Christopher Kelly and his fiancé Jenna Omerod,  Shaun Kelly and his fiancé Alica Vanderlinda and Liam Emerson.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sister of the late Edward (Sonny) Donnelly, Walter (Buddy) Donnelly,  Helen Melanson and Ester Donnelly.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING on Wednesday, August 3, at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St., (Rt.62) North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.

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Marie  A.  (Trogolo) Heard – 70, of Reading and formerly of North Reading, died Friday, July 29, 2011, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, after a long illness.

Born in Cambridge, MA on January 7, 1941.  She was the daughter of the late Theodore and Bridget (DeMattia) Trogolo.  Marie was a  graduate of Cambridge High & Latin, Class of 1958.

She was devoted to her family,  her sense of humor was legendary. Marie made all the children in the neighborhood feel welcome and loved.  She loved to cook and feed her family and friends.  She loved to play cards and visit Foxwoods with her sister Louise.  Her grandchildren brought her great joy.  She was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking, playing cards, especially poker, loved watching Jeopardy and  spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Family members include her loving sons, David A. Heard and his wife Maureen and  Allen E. Heard and his wife Janine, all of Derry, NH;  daughters, Susan A. (Heard) Brandano and her husband Peter of Manchester, NH  and  Nancy L. Heard-Costa and her husband James of Stoneham;  daughter-in-law, Lisa Heard of Reading;  niece, Diane MacDonald and her husband Rick of Onset  and 7 cherished grandchildren,  Andrew,  Rachel,  Thomas,  Michaela,  Hailey,  Ashley and  Chloe. 

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, on Friday, August 5, from 4 to 6:20 PM, followed by a 6:30 PM funeral service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Sawtelle Family Hospice House, c/o VNA of Middlesex-East,  607 North Avenue, Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880.

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Philip  E.  Polito  -  of Moultonborough, NH,  formerly of North Reading and East Boston, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at the North Shore Medical Center – Union Hospital in Lynn, after a long illness. He was the loving husband of the late Ingeborg H. (Hommann) Polito, who died this past April, after 61 years of marriage.

Born in Boston, MA on May 21,1927, he was the son of the late Bartolo and Grace (Fiantaca) Polito.  He was a graduate of Brighton Trade School.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, he served from 1945 to 1947. Phil was the owner of Mass. Adjusting Services and he also worked for Electric Insurance in Lynn.

He was a member of the Sons of Italy in Lawrence,  Knights of Columbus in North Reading, he was a past President of the North Reading Rotary Club and Vice President of North Reading Pop Warner. Phil enjoyed bowling and was a 32 year season ticket holder of the Boston Red Sox.

Family members include his loving sons, Michael Polito and his wife Mary and Mark Polito, all of North Reading;  brothers, Richard Polito and his wife Sandra of CA  and Marco Polito and his wife Mary of GA;  three grandchildren, Lindsey Russell, Jason and Eric Polito and two great grandchildren, William and Megan Russell. 

Memorial  Mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt.62), North Reading on Friday, August 5, at 10:30 AM.  There will be no calling hours.  Interment will be held at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH, at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  Alzheimer’s Association, 311  Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or to  American Heart Association / American Stroke Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street.

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Ingeborg  H.  (Hommann) Polito  - 81, of Moultonborough, NH, formerly of North Reading and East Boston, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, NH on April 21,2011.  She was the wife of 61 years to Philip E. Polito, who died on July 26.

Born in Berlin, Germany on April 5, 1930.  She was the daughter of the late Charles  and Elise Hommann.  Ingeborg worked as a Head Chef for the North Reading Elementary School for many years.

Family members include her loving sons, Michael Polito and his wife Mary and Mark Polito, all of North Reading;  three grandchildren, Lindsey Russell, Jason and Eric Polito and two great grandchildren, William and Meghan Russell. 

Memorial  Mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, on Friday, August 5, at 10:30 AM.  There will be no calling hours.  Interment will be held at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH, at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to:  Alzheimer’s Association, 311  Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or to  American Heart Association / American Stroke Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street.

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ENOS,  Virginia  M.  (Allen)

Of Danvers, formerly of North Reading, July 21, 2011, age 85.  Beloved wife of the late Frank K. Enos.  Loving mother of  Ann Marie Finn and her husband John of Bow, NH;  Paula Crosbie and her husband Charles of Milton, NH;  Theresa Gerdes and her husband Michael of Penfield, NY and Judith Moriarty and her husband David of North Reading;  sister-in-law of Ann Claflin Allen of Belmont and  Mary Sullivan Allen of Peabody;  grandmother of ten and great grandmother of six. Sister of the late William, James, John,  Eugene, Ruth and Eileen Allen.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING on Saturday, July 23, at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St.(Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923 or to, Smiley Wiley Breast Cancer Foundation, www.Smileywiley.org .

 

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Rita  M.  (McGiness)  Perry  -  91, of North Reading, formerly of Stoneham and Pinehurst, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Woodbriar at Wilmington.  She was the wife of the late  Anthony “Tony” Perry.

Born in Billerica, MA  on November 28,1919. She was the daughter of the late James B. and Mary( Rocket)McGinness. Rita was raised and attended school in Billerica. 

She was the owner and operator of Perry’s Trailer Park,  Perry’s Cab Service  and  Perry’s Sunoco Station, in North Reading, the Reading Diner in Reading and the Methuen Pine Acres Restaurant in Methuen. She was a resident of North Reading for the past 66 years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

Rita loved her family.  She enjoyed gardening, bingo, playing cards and many trips to Foxwoods with her sister Ruth.  She loved cookouts and being with her grandchildren.

Family members include her loving daughters, Maureen J. Gaffney of North Reading,  Mary Ann Oulette of Florida, Geraldine Doyle of Peabody and the late Rita Marie Perry;  her son, Michael A. Perry of North Reading;  five grandchildren, Michael B. Perry,  Charlie Ganimian,  Jennifer McClory,  William Patrick Gaffney,III,  Tony  Michael Gaffney;  6 great grandchildren, Tori, Tyler, Amanda, Autumn, Ed and Tom Doyle.   Also survived by many nieces and nephews and her good friend of 61 years, Dottie Gillis of North Reading.  Rita was predeceased by 5 brothers and 6 sisters.

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Thursday, July 21 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to:  Compassionate  Care Hospice, 800 West Cummings Park, Suite 3400, Woburn, MA 01801.

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Evelyn K. D'Ovidio of Wilmington, MA formerly of Somerville, MA died peacefully on July 16, 2011 surrounded by her loving family and friends. During her many years in Somerville, Evelyn was a lifelong Girl Scout who went from being a Brownie to eventually teaching others to become troop leaders. She was also very active in the now shuttered Saint Polycarps' church, by helping run the "100" club along with many programs the church offered to young adults and the sick. During this time she opened her door to foster children giving them love and hope for a good life. She is a retiree of the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University. In recent years her love was the Talking Information Network, a radio service that broadcasts the reading of printed material 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for those who are visually impaired and print-handicapped. This service brought the world to her bedside, satisfying her appetite for knowledge, including current news, fiction writing and even the weekly circular. She would always let us know when canned tomatoes were on sale. 

 

Evelyn lead by example never ever speaking a harsh word of criticism or judgement with an endless supply of love, patience and fortitude for everyone she met. The Girl Scout promise and code reads: I will do my best to be: honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout (and all). Evelyn lived by these words everyday.  

 

The daughter of the late Joseph and Lena Gerrior of Dana Street Somerville. Loving mother of Teresa D'Ovidio of Somerville, devoted sister of Barbara Wiberg of Wilmington, Marie Foss of Rockport, Charles Gerrior of Lubbock, TX and the late Edward Gerrior of Dayton, OH. She is also survived by many caring nieces and nephews and their families. For more information on services please email: evelyndovidio@hotmail.com. Donations to honor her memory may be made to The Talking Information Center Network, P.O. Box 519, 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050.

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Kenneth  R.  Loesch  - 57, of North Reading, formerly of Reading died peacefully at home after a long battle with colon cancer on Saturday, July 16, 2011.

 

He was born in Winchester, MA October 21, 1953 and raised in Reading, MA. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University.  He had a long career as an electrical engineer and was most recently employed at L3 Communications until his illness prevented him from working.  Ken was a dedicated husband and father. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling, biking, tennis, music and video photography and was a master at fixing everything. 

 

He was the son of Jean Loesch Krauklin of Cary, North Carolina, and the late Buchanan Loesch, son-in-law of Alton Nix of North Reading and the late Marjorie Nix, beloved husband of Sharon Nix Loesch, with whom they shared 28 years of marriage, loving father of Jeffrey and Kimberly Loesch of North Reading, loving brother of Peter Loesch of Nashville, TN, Stacy Loesch and his wife Louise of Roswell, Georgia and Karen Whitehill and her husband Richard of Charlottesville, Virginia. He is further survived by many uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. 

 

A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, July 25, 2011, at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  Calling hours will be held from 9-11 AM,  followed by a service at 11 AM,   Interment will be at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Derry, NH at 1:30 PM.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the VNA Middlesex-East, 607 North Ave., Suite 17 Wakefield, MA  01880.

 

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Genevieve  G. (Chisholm)  Standley -  79, of North Reading and formerly of Malden,  died Friday, July 8, 2011, at Wingate at Reading. 

Born in Malden on April 28,1932.  She was the daughter of the late James D. and Helen (Carberry) Chisholm.  Genevieve worked at the Abbott Shoe Company  and as a Health Care Aide at the Green Grove Convalescent  Home in North Reading.

She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 66 years and was  4-H leader.  Genevieve was a homemaker, she enjoyed sewing and crocheting.  She was a loving and generous wife, mother and grandmother and a caring sister to all her siblings.

Family members include her loving husband of 62 years,  F. Richard Standley;  her son, James Standley of Wakefield and daughter, Marlene Standley of North Reading;  her  granddaughter, Jennifer Wilson of North Reading; her brother, Edward Chisholm of Rockland;  sisters, Mary Russell of CA and   Patty Lodge of Cape Cod  and.  She was the mother of the late Fred  R. “DickieStandley, Jr. and sister of the late Joseph Chisholm,  Helen Coughlin,  Elizabeth Sillars, Ethel Richey and Valerie Wood. 

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:  `Alzheimer’s Association,  Massachusetts Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472 or to,  Hallmark Health Hospice,  Office of the Executive Director, 178 Savin St., Suite 300, Malden, MA 02148.  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading.

Barbara J. (Loubris) Knight - 73, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, Peabody and Illinois, died on Wednesday, July 6 at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Born in Wakefield on March 13, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Marjorie S. (Shepard) Loubris.

Barbara was raised and attended school in Wakefield. She was a graduate of Wakefield High School and Fisher College in Boston. She worked for several years as a secretary for NorthEast Airlines.

She was a member of the First Parish Congregational Church in Wakefield for over fifty years and a resident of North Reading for 36 years.

Family members include her loving husband of 49 years, Gillette Knight; her son, Scott Knight and his wife, Dana and granddaughters, Brianna and Casey Knight, all of Andover. She was the mother of the late Stephen Knight.

Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

Elsie  Mae  (Harper) Tenney -  88, of Wakefield and formerly of North Reading, went to be with the Lord on July 1,2011. She was the only child of Edna (Roberts) Harper and Robert E. Harper, born on July 14, 1922 in North Reading.

She came with her parents in 1929 to live with her widowed grandmother, Malvina Harper at 4 Birch Hill Avenue.  She lived all her life in that home.

Elsie went to the Franklin School and graduated from Wakefield High School with the Class of 1940.  Two weeks after graduation she was employed by the First National Bank of Boston, where she remained for forty-three years.

She was the former wife of Donald L. Tenney and the mother of their only child, the late Elizabeth Ann Tenney, who died at the age of five.

Elsie was a member of the First Parish Congregational Church of Wakefield, where she was, at one time a Deaconess and is a Stephen Minister.  She was a member of many Bible Studies at the church which she enjoyed attending.

In her later years, she volunteered at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading, where she shared her love and caring with the terminally ill.

Elsie leaves many cousins, among them Charlotte Green of Wakefield and her children and grandchildren. Her many friends, Margaret Louise McCall of West Roxbury, Jeanne Quint and Jean Collins of Lynnfield, Joan Toler of North Reading, Lois Nikitin  and family, Maureen Howland and family and Alan Ward of Medford.  

Her Memorial Service will be held in the Covell Chapel at the First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church Street, Wakefield on Saturday, July 9 at 11 AM. The service will be conducted by Rev. Richard Weisenbach.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  There will be no visiting hours.  She was cremated and her ashes will be buried in the family plot at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading, at a later date.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. 

Geraldine  M. (Gurliaccio) Yacovangelo  -  88, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville and East Boston, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Winchester Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Aldo F. Yacovangelo.

Born in East Boston on October 18,1922, she was the daughter of the late Lazzaro and  Giuseppina (DeMeo) Gurliaccio.  She was raised and attended school in East Boston and later graduated from hairdressing school.  Geraldine worked for many years as a hairdresser and she owned three hairdressing salons.  During World War II, she worked as a welder for the Bethlehem Steel Company in East Boston and she also worked as a home health care provider.

Geraldine was a very loving, generous and giving person. She was very intelligent and she always liked yard sales.

Family members include her loving daughter, Karen T. Brush of Saugus; her sister, Eleanor M. Gurliaccio and her brother, Anthony R. Gurliaccio, both of North Reading;  sister-in-law, Margaret Gurli of Chelsea;  grandchildren, Deanna T. Young of Manchester, NH  and Joseph C. Young of Melrose; great grandchildren,  Jessica M. Needham and Alex D. Forster, both of North Reading; Travis J. Young of Manchester, NH and MacKenzie M., Maya L. and Bailey R. Young, all of Wakefield. She was the sister of the late Michael Gurliaccio and Joseph Gurli and Catherine Ciancio       and mother of the late Eric W. Yacovangelo.

Memorial  Funeral  Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 6 at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St., (Rt. 62) North Reading. Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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William  G. Richardson,  Jr., 74- of North Reading, died at his home on Saturday, June 11, 2011,  he never gave up his will to live in his struggle with Melanoma.

Born in Reading, MA,  on  June 26, 1933 .  He was the loving son of the late William G. Richardson, Sr. and  Elinore K. (Dooley) Richardson  and his brother Jon, who passed before him.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Elizabeth (Mullen) Richardson;  his sisters,  Myrna and her husband Earle Livingston of Tewksbury;   Patricia and her husband Dean Finethy of Barnstead, NH;   Jeanne and her late husband Joseph Doherty of Pelham, NH;  his daughters,  Rhonda and his grandson Dylan Ingram of Evergreen Co  and  Robyn Vadala and her children, TJ, Casey, Angela, and Derek;  his sons,  William G. Richardson, III,  and his children, Billy, Tricia, Jerrica and Harley and Step daughter Rachel Ward  and Robert Richardson and his wife Robin their children James and Mathew and his step daughter, LeeAnne.

JR also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and loyal friends.  JR enjoyed restoring cars,  fixing and building anything that needed to be done.  At a moments notice he was always here to help family and friends.

He enjoyed hunting in Vermont & Colorado.  He had a passion for always being outdoors enjoying his swimming pool and horses.

 He will be enormously  missed by his family and friends.  There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.   Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, is in charge of arrangements.

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Abram Francis Simmons,  Jr. – 85, of Reading, formerly of North Reading and Methuen, MA died on Monday, June 13, 2011.

He was the beloved husband of the late Florence W. (Cassell) Simmons for sixty years.  Born in Fall River, MA, on July 10, 1925, he was the son of the late Abram F. Simmons and Emelia Milek Simmons.  He graduated from high school at Fairhaven, MA in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served at various ships and stations during World War II. He was discharged with the rank of Boatswains Mate 1st Class and reenlisted in the U.S. Army in the rank of Sergeant 1st Class as a small boat technician in the Army Transportation Corps.  He served in Korea during that war and afterward continued his military career as a Master & Mate of Army Vessels at various installations in the U.S. and overseas, retiring after 20 years with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer, W-3.

After his military career Mr. Simmons was employed in the insurance industry as a Marine Surveyor/Adjustor and a casualty claims adjustor for several companies spanning another twenty years.  He retired from Sentry Insurance Company in 1985 as a District Claims Manager. 

Mr. Simmons was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church of North Reading, MA and was a member of the Masonic Fraternity for more than sixty years and had many Notable and varied affiliations during those years.  He was a member and a Past Master of North Reading Lodge, A.F. & A.M., Past Worthy Patron of Mt. Carmel Chapter order of Eastern Star, past member of the boards for Rainbow of Girls and DeMoly for boys.  A member of the Maj General Henry Knox Lodge AF&AM, Boston, MA, a member of The Ancient Scottish Rite Valleys of Boston and Lowell, a member of the Aleppo Shiners of Willington , MA, and Past Commander of Aleppo Legion of Honor, the Shriners Military Veterans Unit, a member of Military Officers Association and American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.   

In 1995, he founded the North East Shire Association Legions of Honor comprising all six New England states, ten Shrine Centers and served as it’s first commander.  He was a Past President of Aleppo Past Masters Association and a Past President of Aleppo RV & Camping Club.  He was a hospital volunteer at Shriners Hospital in Boston, MA for more than 13 years.  He was a member of LTG Jimmy Doolittle Chapter of National Sojourners and its order of Heroes of 1776 in Sarasota, FL. 

Abe enjoyed his children, grand and great grand children and was very proud of all their individual accomplishments.  When the children were young he enjoyed supporting and being involved in their activities.  This included being Player’s Agent for the Little League, Cub Scout Master, Scout Master, committee chairman for the Boy Scouts, and Dad Advisor to both Demolay for boys and Rainbow for girls. 

Abram’s interests included traveling, camping, playing golf, reading and watching the Red Sox, Patriots and NASCAR and Indy Car auto racing on TV.  His greatest joy, however; was with his wife Florence traveling in their 5th wheel RV throughout the country and wintering in the Sarasota/Bradenton, FL area for 20 winters.  There, they enjoyed many friends and associations. 

He is survived by the following family members: his sons Gary and wife Dianne of North Reading, Glenn and wife Jean of Wakefield, Grant and wife Vicki of Las Vegas, NV, and daughter Abigail Pierce, and husband Daniel of Wendell, NC and son Nicholas Piro, Grandsons Erich Simmons, wife Elaine and daughter Avery of Bradford, MA, Granddaughter, Courtney Goodwin, husband Gregory and daughter Drew and son Graham of Reading MA.  Also, a sister Edna Dunn and her husband Charles of Mattapoisett, MA, and brother Allen Simmons and his wife Eleanor of Rockport, TX.  

Funeral service will be held at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 235 Park Street, North Reading on Friday, June 17, at 11 AM. Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Interment will be held at a later date.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  Parkinsons Research Foundation, Processing Center,  PRF,  P.O. Box 96318,  Washington , DC 20090-6318.

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Joseph  J.  Murphy, Sr. -  86, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, died at his home on Thursday, June 9, 2011. He was the loving husband of the late Alberta C. (Dodge) Murphy, who died in 2006.

Born in Somerville, on July 17,1924. He was the son of the late Joseph and Helen A. (Finn) Murphy.  He worked as a Production Foreman for many years in the automotive fabric industry.  He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 53 years. 

Joseph was an avid sports fan  and a life-long Red Sox fan.  He enjoyed jazz and spending time with his grandchildren.

Family members include his sons, Joseph J. Murphy, Jr. and his  wife Deborah of Port St. Lucie, FL and Kevin M. Murphy and his wife Linda of Andover;  his daughter,  Nancy Murphy Townsend of Fort Pierce, FL;  his brother, Jack Murphy of Cazadero, CA;  sisters-in-laws,  Ruth Johnson of North Reading and Edythe Haines of Kissimmee, FL;  daughter-in-law, Cynthia Murphy of Haverhill.  Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Development & The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445-9924.  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Louise  F.  (Brown) Allan – 88, of Boxford, formerly of North Reading and Malden, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. She was the wife of the late Charles H. Allan.

Born in Malden on April  13, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Louise  (Stodder) Brown.  Louise was raised and attended school in Malden.  She was a former employee of  the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad.

Louise was a resident of North Reading for over 60 years and a member of the Union Congregational Church.  She was a member of the North Reading Historical Society and Mount Carmel Chapter, No. 230, Order of Eastern Star.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother to her family.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends on Cape Cod and Lake Winnipesaukee.  She loved bird watching in Newburyport and Plum Island.  She enjoyed reading and collecting antiques.  She was also a past volunteer for the Essex County Greenbelt.

Family members include, her loving daughter Lisa (Allan) Barker and her husband David C. Barker, Sr. of Boxford; grandchildren, Heather Barker of Hudson, NH and David C. Barker, Jr. of North Andover; her cousin, Robert Oram of Stow, MA and brother-in-law, David and Jean Allan of Naples, FL.  She was the mother of the late John S. and Paul J. Allan. 

Funeral service at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Saturday, June 4, at 10 AM.  Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to Essex County Greenbelt, 82 Eastern Ave., Essex, MA 01929;  Massachusetts Audubon Society, 208 South Great Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773 or to,  American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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Kamdyn Matthew Lessard - Silva, Infant  -  of Nashua, NH, died peacefully in his parents arms on Sunday, May 29, 2011, at age 3 months. He was born in Nashua, NH on February 26, 2011.

Kamdyn was the loving son of Matthew Lessard and Jessica Silva.  Other family members include, his very proud sister, Jayme Payson;  his grandparents, Kim and Mark Lessard; Sharon and Roger Henderson  and Keith and Laurene Silva;  uncles, Dan Silva and Cody Lessard and his  aunt, Katelynn Lessard.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA on Thursday, June 2 from 5 to 8 PM.  Private graveside services will be held in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading, MA.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  SMA Foundation, 888 Seventh Ave., Suite 400, New York, New York, 10019, (Toll free, 877-FUND-SMA). 

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Ronald H. White, Sr. – 76, of North Reading and formerly of Woburn, died Saturday, May 28, 2011, at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Woburn on October 30, 1934. He was the son of the late George E. and Susan (Brogna) White.  He was a graduate of Woburn High School.   

Ron was a co-owner of Kitty’s Restaurant in North Reading for many years.  He worked at his family business, since the age of 11.  He worked hard and grew a very successful business, for himself and his family. His work was his passion.

Ron was a very generous person, there is nothing he wouldn’t do for anyone. He loved his family, spending time with them, swimming at their pool and cooking out.  He especially loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren, he enjoyed spending lots of time with them. He loved horse racing and spent many days at Suffolk Downs.

He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 56 years. In the early 1960’s, he was a member of the North Reading Rotary Club, he was also and a member of the Knights of Columbus and a member and Director of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association.

Family members include his loving wife of 57 years, Rita  Ann (DeMonico) White.  His daughters, Debra Birkmaier and her fiancé Dan Brosseau and Jill Weir and her husband Jon, all of North Reading;  his son, Ronald H. White, Jr. of Revere;  his sister, Juanita Haerer and her husband Freddie of North Reading;  grandchildren, Sacha Cote and her husband Aaron of North Andover  and Alicia and Jonathan Weir of North Reading; great grandchildren Dylan and Emma Cote;  he was the brother of the late Robert and George White.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Wednesday, June 1 at  9:45 AM,  followed by a 11 AM Funeral Mass at St.Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt.62), North Reading.  Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,  PO Box 2461, Pittsfield, MA 01202.

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Peter Sentas89, of North Reading and formerly of Lynn, died on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at Winchester Hospital.

Born in New York City, New York on November 16, 1921, he was the son of the late Charles  and Lucy (Demelas) Sentas.  He was raised and attended school in Lynn.  Peter was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, he served 1942 to 1946. He was a Tech 5, with the Medical Detachment,  216th General Hospital.

Peter worked as a Delicatessen  store manager in Boston and a also store manager at Minuteman Records in Cambridge.  He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 42 years. Peter as an avid sports fan, he loved all sports.

Family members include his loving wife of 63 years,  Anna Belle (Gibson) Sentas, his sons, John Sentas and his wife Ruth of Lynnfield and Bruce Sentas and his wife Terry of Boston, his daughter Lucy McCarthy and her husband Paul of North Reading, his brother Nick Sentas of Boston and his sister, Stella Bakoplous and her husband Dennis of Andover, he is also the grandfather of ten and great grandfather of ten.

Funeral services will be private.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  Winchester Hospital Foundation, 611 Main Street, Winchester, MA 01890.

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Jonathan  F. Colby – 66, of  Raleigh, NC,  formerly of Lincoln, NH, North Reading and Melrose, died Monday, May 9, 2011, at the Mayview Nursing Home in Raleigh, NC, after a long illness.

Born in Boston, MA on December 9,1944, he was the son of the late Herbert F. and Marjorie L. (Applebee) Colby.   He was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1962 and Boston University, Class of 1966. Jonathan worked as an  accountant for the Holiday Inn and the Davidson and Jones Hotel Corporation.

He was a former member of the North Reading Call Fire Department in the 1970’s and he followed fires in the Wake County in NC.  He was also a teacher for the Lincoln, NH School Department.  Jonathan loved NASCAR and his dog Jack. He was a loving brother and uncle to his family.

Family members include his loving brother, A. Bruce Colby and his wife Mary H. of Peyton, CO; nephews, Robert B. Colby and his wife Colleen M. of  Peyton, CO                   and  William E. Colby and his wife Megan E. of North Attleboro;  his niece, Deborah A. Putney and her husband Thomas A. of  Peyton, CO  and all formerly of North Reading;  also survived by 7 grandnieces and nephews,  Emma, Avery, Xander and Logan Colby, T.J., Jason and Ashleigh Putney.

Funeral services will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading on Monday, May 16, at 10 AM.  Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street on Sunday from 2 to 6 PM. Burial will be in Shawsheen Cemetery in Bedford.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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Bruce E. Durning went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday May 3, 2011.

Bruce was born on December 23, 1939 in Stoneham, MA the son of the late Chester P. Durning and Beatrice and William Murray.

He graduated from Reading High School in 1958.  Bruce began his trucking career that spanned over 50 years at age 18 when he started driving for Catalano Bros.  During that time he was also a call fireman for the North Reading Fire Department.   In 1986 he purchased his own truck, an International Eagle, and went into business for himself as an Owner Operator under the name ‘Guardian Trucking’.  He bought a second truck in 1990 and retired it at one million miles.  After selling the truck to a long time friend, the truck was customized with a sander and plow, and Bruce continued driving.

Bruce was a dedicated husband, father and friend.  He was a longtime motorcycle enthusiast and a member of the Harley Dressers Touring Association where he and his wife attended many rallies around the country.  Bruce loved to travel and over the years put many miles on his vehicles driving cross country.  He enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, both family and friends.  Bruce was honest, hardworking, and the definition of integrity; he had a heart of gold and would do just about anything for those he cared for.  Although the amazing memories centered around Bruce, his laugh, his smile, his joking sense of humor and giving nature, will help all who loved him cope with this devastating loss, there will forever be a hole in our lives where the big guy once sat. 

Family members include the love of his life, Linda R. (Scott), daughters Jennifer L. Morris and her husband Colin of Albuquerque, NM and Jaime L. Durning of North Reading.  He also leaves behind three adoring grandsons, Hunter and Brody of Albuquerque, NM and Riley (AKA “The Bean”) of North Reading.   Bruce was also survived by two brothers, Arthur Durning of Pueblo, CO and Edward Murray of Memphis, TN and a sister Margaret Ranahan of Pembroke, MA and a very special brother-in-law Richard (Dicky) Scott and his wife Donna of Haverhill, MA as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. 

A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at Trinity Evangelical Church where both he and Linda were members for many years.  Please join us to pay tribute to a man who was a hero to many on Saturday May 14, at 10 am at the church, located at 105 Haverhill Street in North Reading.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Veterans’ Association of your choice and thank a Vet for your freedom, Bruce would have.

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Anthony  J. DiCocco91, of North Reading and formerly of East Boston, died on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at Wingate at Reading, after a brief illness.

Born in Boston, MA on April 7, 1920, he was the son of the late Joseph and Enrichetta (Dontona) DiCocco.   He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Anthony worked as a burner and welder at the Boston Naval Ship Yard for over twenty years and he later worked for Bethlehem Steel Company.  Anthony loved horse racing,  he was a  beach and sun worshiper  and in his younger years he enjoyed bowling.  He has been a resident of North Reading for the past ten years. 

Family members include his loving son, Joseph P. DiCocco and has wife Camille M. (Strangie) of North Reading.  His sister, Angie Naglieri and her husband John of Saugus. He was the brother of the late Adelcho DiCocco and Loretta Silva.  Also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, May 4, at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt.62), North Reading.  Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

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Shirley E. (Field) Plouff 

 

88, of  Wilmington, formerly of North Reading and Reading, died on April 17, 2011, at Winchester Hospital.  She was beloved wife of fifty years to the late Ralph F. Plouff, Jr.

 

Shirley served as the Secretary to the Principal of North Reading High School from 1973 to 1994, working for Arthur J. Kenney and Dr. William E. Butler.  One of  her favorite duties was the preparation for each graduation ceremony, from the fitting of the caps and gowns, to the meticulous task of getting each student’s name spelled correctly on their diploma and in the program.  She was always sitting in the front row to watch each class pass by to begin a new chapter in their lives.  She had a special interest in the Classes of 1991 and 1993, when two of  her own grandchildren were in the graduating class.

 

She worked with the North Reading YMCA as their secretary in the 1960s.  She was a Past President of the North Reading Demolay Mothers’ Club, and a member of the North Reading Rainbow Assembly Mothers’ Club.   She served as Chairman of the Diaconate at the Union Congregational Church in North Reading, as well as being on many other church committees.  She belonged to the Priscilla Circle, and for many years, enjoyed working with them at the annual church fair at the Saturday lunch counter.  She was a longtime member of the North Reading High School Music Boosters.

 

She enjoyed knitting, especially for the children.  All her grandchildren and great grandchildren have things she made for them from birth and these will be passed to future generations.

 

Her favorite hobby was researching her family genealogy.  She and her daughter, Pam, would travel all over New England to search out the information.  She was a very proud member of the Mayflower Society, as both she and her late husband, “Frank” have many direct descendant lines to that event.  She was always anxious to tell anyone about her recent discoveries. 

 

August was always her favorite time of year.  Her family spent that time together at Wells Beach, Maine every summer since 1951.  For many years three other families, who were all friends, vacationed at the same time.  It included fishing, spotting water skiers, or just going out for a ride in the boat. She loved spending the day sitting on the beach, watching the children play and swim, and joining them with her boogie board to ride the waves.  She took each generation of children to see the taffy being made and to have lunch with her at the GoldenRod Restaurant in York, Maine.  The local ice cream stands were her favorite dessert and anyone visiting piled into the car to go.  She always welcomed friends of her children to stay with the family at the beach.  She enjoyed introducing each new grandchild and great grandchild to the fun of the beach.

 She was the beloved mother of Gail E. Nichols and her husband, Richard of Andover, Ralph F. Plouff, III and his wife, Jennifer of Bradford, Pamela A. Spear and her husband, Bruce of Wilmington and Frederick L. Plouff of Sudbury.

She is survived by her brother, Charles H. Field, Jr. and his late wife, Jean of Nashua, NH. She was “Nana” to David C. Nichols and his wife, Janise; Amanda J. Trull and her husband, Paul; Tanya M. Saggese and her husband, Gus; Robert C. Spear and his wife Jenn; Timothy J. and Emily A. Plouff, and Sarah L. Plouff.

And “Great Nana” to Anastasia and Cassidy Spear, Brian Maccini, Kiah and Hayden Trull, Addison and McKenna Nichols, and Isabella Saggese. She had several nieces and nephews.

 

     Funeral service will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., North Reading on Thursday,  April 21 at 10 AM.  Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Shirley’s memory to Winchester Hospital ICU, care of Winchester Hospital, 41 Highland Avenue, Winchester, MA   01890.

 

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Jessie  (Carmichael) Gaw101, of North Reading, formerly of Hollywood, FL and San Diego, CA,  died Saturday, April 16, 2011, at Woodbriar of Wilmington.  She was the wife of the late Ernest R. Gaw.

Born in Sidney Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on September 14, 1909. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Emma (McNeil) Carmichael. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 11 years.

Jessie owned with her husband, the Clean Rite Company, in Boston, which was a Industrial cleaning,  janitorial and security services company.  She enjoyed movies, from the silent movies in the 20’s to movies up until the 90’s.  Jessie enjoyed live theater and she also owned thoroughbred race horses.

Family members include her nieces, Barbara O’ Brien and her husband Philip “Nick” O’Brien of North Reading and  Daria Tansey of Alden, ME.  Her nephew, Walter Krouson and his wife Patricia of FL.

Memorial Service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, on Friday,  May 6, at 11 AM. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 10 to 11 AM.  Interment will be held in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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Virginia (Perkins) Brown -  82, of North Reading and formerly of Brookline, NH, died on Friday, April 8, 2011, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital in Melrose.

Born on April 28, 1928 in Fitchburg, MA to Herbert and Frances (Osgood) Perkins.  She has lived for forty five years in North Reading and Gilford, NH., where she enjoyed many good times with her friends, Bob and Judy Berry , Pat Williams, and Jane Dickson of Gilford; and Bob and Colleen Manning and Emily Mounter of North Reading.  Ginnie” loved the boat she had on Lake Winnipesaukee for a number of years; but her real love was golf.  She could be found almost every day on a golf course somewhere around the lakes region, even into her 80’s  and walking the course to boot. She worked as a Sales Supervisor in Sears for forty years.  

 Ginnie” was predeceased by her husband, Robert L. Brown of North Reading;  her brother, Clayton Perkins of Fitchburg  and her sister Eleanor Wirtanen of Melrose.   Members of her family include her younger sister, Mary Jane Hill, of Norman, Oklahoma; and a number of nieces and nephews; including Walter Wirtanen and his wife Kathy of Nashua, NH;  Cynthia Brown and her husband Dick5 of Davenport, FL; Warren Wirtanen and his wife Sue of St. Louis, MO; Jeff Wirtanen and Cindy of Melrose;  Valerie Ingram  and her husband Bruce  and  Melanie Christy, all of Oklahoma.  

Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street.  There will be no calling hours.   Graveside services will be held in Riverside Cemetery on Thursday, April 14 at 11AM, where we can share a few stories of “Ginnie” and give her a proper sendoff.   In lieu of flowers memorial donation may be sent to Hallmark Health Hospice, 178 Savin St., Suite 300, Malden, MA 02148.

 

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Priscilla  (Eisenhaure) Brown – 93, of Lynnfield and formerly of North Reading, died at her home on Friday, April 1, 2011.  She was the beloved wife of the late Walter R. “Brownie” Brown.

Born in North Reading on November 18,1917, she was the daughter of the late J. Louis  and  Hazel Burnham (Danforth) Eisenhaure.  She was a graduate of Salem State  Teacher’s College.  Priscilla worked as a Remedial Reading Teacher and Director of Reading, grades K-12, for the Town of North Reading.  She taught at the Hood and Batchelder Schools.

She delighted people, young and old.  She loved to meet and become friends with everyone.  Priscilla especially loved working with children to help them overcome learning disabilities  and she often said how lucky she was to have a job she loved. She continued to counsel and tutor children many years after she retired.  Her contagious positive spirit made her loved by many. She has been a resident of Lynnfield for the past 60 years.

Family members include her loving sons, Martin W. Brown and his wife Jane of Marlborough, NH  and  Gerald L. Brown and his wife Betsy of Lynnfield. Daughters,  Judith Hoyt-Smith and her husband David of Hilton Head, SC  and  Christine Noonan and her husband James of Lynnfield.  Brothers, John and Alfred Eisenhaure, both of North Reading and the late Robert Eisenhaure. She was the grandmother of eight and great grandmother of five.

Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 6, at 3:30 PM at the Centre Congregational  Church, 5 Summer St., Lynnfield. There will be no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: VNA Care Network and Hospice, 5 Federal St., Danvers, MA 01923. Flowers may be sent to the church by  noon on Wednesday.  Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading is in charge of arrangements.

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Paula L. Ward – 63, of North Andover, formerly of North Reading, died Monday, March 28, at the Lawrence General Hospital, after a long illness.  Arrangements are incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

 

Stephen  W. Florence – 46, of El Segundo, CA and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on March 28,2011. He was the loving son of Nancy M. (Croswell) Florence of North Reading and the late Robert E. Florence. 

He was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1982, he also attended Northern Essex Community College and U Mass.

He was a former General Manager of Guest Housing at UCLA. Stephen enjoyed playing golf with his dear friend Diane and walking along Redondo Beach. Stephen will be remembered always as a loving son, brother and friend for his thoughtfulness, kindness and his wonderful ability to get others to laugh, he will be deeply missed.

Family members includes, brothers, Donald Berridge and his wife Doreen of Methuen,  Jeffrey Florence and his wife Christine of Palmer and the late Robert Michael Florence.  Sisters,  Nancy Lundgren and her husband Richard of Andover, Trisha Noonan and her husband Doug,  Marie DeLisle and her husband Steve  and  Lynda Florence, all of North Reading;  Sandra Florence of Middleton;  Laurie Morse and her husband Dan of North Andover;  Heidi McMinn and her husband Mike of Holden;  Holly DeLisle of Tewksbury;  Lynnann Florence of Canaan, ME and Wendy Florence of Methuen.

Private services will be held at a later date and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street.

 

Edith  L. (Drake) Roy – 93, of Mechanicsburg, PA and formerly of North Reading, died in South Middleton, PA, on March 24, 2011. She was the wife of the late Leo F. Roy and mother of the late Arlene (Roy) Barrick.

Born in Plymouth, MA on February 13,1918, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Beulah (Nickerson) Drake.

Edith is survived by a son-in-law, William Barrick of Mechanicsburg, PA, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Graveside services were held in Riverside Cemetery on Friday, April 1, at 10 AM, where Rev. Dr. Richard A. Hughes, Pastor of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street.

 

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Edna  F. (Smith) Thomits  -  85, of Gloucester, formerly of North Reading, died Monday,  March 28, 2011, at the Peabody Glen Health Care Center in Peabody. She was the wife of the late Lewis S. Thomits, Sr.

Born in Boston, MA on January 6, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Edna (Desmond) Smith.  Edna was a factory worker, for several years in the plastics manufacturing field.

Edna was always thoughtful, pleasant and full of life.  She was a great mother and grandmother.  Edna enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog Buddy. She was an animal lover and all around wonderful woman.

Family members include her loving son, David Thomits and his wife Corinne of Peabody  and her daughter Paula Parisie and her husband Joe of Gloucester.  Five grandchildren, Ryan Thomits, Sam and Andy Parisie, Courtney and Chantal Horgan.  She was the mother of the late Lewis S. Thomits, Jr.

Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

 

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Stanley A. Masellas  - 84, of North Reading and formerly of Lynn, died at his home on Saturday, March 5, 2011.

Born in Lynn, MA on February 26, 1927, he was the son of the late Joseph and Joanna (Matuszewicz) Masellas.  He was a graduate of Lynn High and he received his Engineering Degree from Northeastern University. Stanley was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II,  he served from 1945 to 1947.

He worked as a welder for many years, for Atwood & Morrill (Weir Valve and Contracts, USA).  He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 47 years and he attended St. Theresa’s Church.  He enjoyed racing pigeons, lobstering, trucks, gardening and he loved being on the water. He was a good man and a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Family members include his loving wife of 63 years, Lorraine (Norris) Masellas; sons, Stanley J. Masellas of Arizona, Michael J. Masellas of Wells, Maine and Paul J. Masellas of Windham, NH;  his daughter, Jill M. Masellas of Carver and sister, Lillian Newhall of Lynn. Also survived by ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private. There will be no visiting hours. Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, is in charge of arrangements.

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John Mentus86, of North Reading, died at his home on Friday, February 25, 2011.  He was the loving husband of the late Beverly (Winn) Mentus.

Born in Peabody, MA on November 21, 1924. He was the son of the late William and  Pazia (Zowojska) Mentus.  John attended the L.D. Batchelder School in North Reading (through grade 9), and graduated from Reading High School, Class of 1942. He Studied drafting at Wentworth Institute in Boston in the 1950’s.

He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1943 and was a Machine Gun Crewman on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Intrepid during World War II.  After his discharge from the military he worked for Moynihan Lumber as a truck driver. Taking advantage of his VA educational benefits, he attended Wentworth Institute and then worked as a draftsman for over 30 years at several companies, including United Shoe Machinery Company, RCA, MIT Lincoln Labs and Dynamics Research Corporation.

He and his late wife Beverly were high school sweethearts who married in 1948 and built the house they lived in all their married lives in North Reading.  He also built a trimaran sailboat in the late 60’s and sailed regularly to Maine during the summers.  He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, woodworking, furniture building, stained glass and practiced the art of bonsai.  He was an avid fan of all Boston’s sports teams, especially the Boston Bruins and Red Sox. He has been a resident of North Reading for over 75 years and a member of the Union Congregational Church. He was a member of  American Association of Woodturners and he participated in reunion activities for veterans, who served on the U.S.S. Intrepid, during WWII.

He  possessed a dry sense of humor and was a man of few words who loved working with his hands. He enjoyed cooking and baking (and eating!). He took great pride in his skills as a builder and craftsman.

Family members include his loving sons, William F. Mentus and his wife Katherine of West Hartford, CT and Brian G. Mentus and his wife Christina of Derry, NH;  his daughter, Janet L. Harrison and her husband Scott of North Reading;  Six grandchildren, Andrew, Kelly, Kyle, Ian and Sarah Beverly Mentus and Danielle Harrison;  his sister, Helen Bigham of North Reading. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading on Saturday, April 16, at 2 PM. There will be no calling hours  and interment will be private.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Hallmark Health Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Inc., 178 Savin St., Suite 300, Malden, MA 02148  or to Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Musuem, Office of Institutional Advancement, 1 Intrepid Square, West 46th St. and 12th Ave., New York, NY 10036.

 The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to his nurses, Peggy and Linda as well as all of the staff of the Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice.  Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading.

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Patricia  Ann “Patty”  (Mitchell) Zalewski

67, of North Reading, formerly of Bellows Falls, Vermont, passed away peacefully, at the Brighams & Women’s Hospital in Boston, on February 21, 2011.  She was the beloved mother of Nancy Dietenhofer, Joseph Zalewski and Patricia Zalewski-Harris.  She leaves behind four beautiful grandchildren, Ryan Zalewski, Sophia Harris, Nicole Zalewski and Nathan Dietenhofer,  her mother, Blanche Mitchell, three sisters, many nieces and nephews.  Pat was preceded by her father, Wilson H. Mitchell and brother, William H. Mitchell.  Pat also leaves behind many special friends.

Pat was a past member of the North Reading Music Boosters and the Drama Club.  She was active in many local knitting groups and enjoyed passing this skill on to other adult’s in the community.  Pat worked for many years at Macy’s, where she touched many people’s lives.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, on Monday, February 28, at 8:45 AM, followed by a 10 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church.  Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 4 to 8 PM.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Pat’s memory to: Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 529, North Reading, MA 01864.

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Shirley  M. (Parrott)  Cacciatore – 85, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, died  Monday,  February 21, 2011, at the Daniels House in Reading.  She was the beloved wife of the late Domenico A. Cacciatore.

Born in East Boston, on August 5,1925, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Dominica (Nolan) Parrott.  Shirley was a graduate of  East Boston High School. She worked as a welder at the Quincy Shipyard during World War II. 

She was a homemaker and a resident of North Reading for the past 35 years. Shirley always had a love of crafts and sewing, she was a member of the Wakefield Arts & Crafts Society.

Family members include her loving son, Raymond Cacciatore and his wife Mary of Westford, her daughter, Patricia Bolduc and her husband Henry of North Reading.  She was the mother of the late Nichole Person.  Also survived by eight cherished grandchildren,  Elizabeth  McClure,  Angelique Bolduc, Peter and Emily Cacciatore, Anastasia, Dominique, Angelo and Maria Person.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Friday, February 25 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt.62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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       Vera (Carlsen) Hart – 84, of North Reading, formerly of Norway, died Saturday, February 19, 2011,  at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.  She was the beloved wife of the late Henry G. Hart, Jr.

Born in Oslo, Norway on October 10, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Karl Oskar Carlsen and Lilly (Arnesen) Carlsen.  She has lived in North Reading for over fifty years and she moved from Norway as a war bride in 1947.

Vera was a long time town of North Reading employee, as Selectman’s Secretary. She worked the polls at every election after her retirement until, illness 2 years ago.  She was an active member of the Retirees Lunch group in town.

She had an incredible wit, even in her last days. She was a very courageous woman, leaving everything she had known behind in Norway, for a new life in the U.S.  Vera was devoted to her family, her friends and especially her grandchildren.

She was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and never missed a game on TV or radio, she loved the Patriots and the Celtics as well.  She enjoyed getting together with her friends and going to breakfast and going to the casinos. Prior to crippling arthritis, she was an accomplished seamstress, knitter and artist.  She also was very talented at Poetry and wrote many “roasts” for fellow North Reading ites.

Family members include her loving son, Erik Hart and his wife Gayle of Jacksonville, FL  and her daughter, Lisa Hart of North Reading;  sisters, Reidun Saglien and Tordis Nilsson, both of Oslo, Norway;  grandchildren,  Justin Peterson and his wife Anna of Jackson, MS,  Amy Eicher of Toluca Lake, CA,  Erik Eicher and Heidi Holloway, of North Reading,  Russell Caffey and wife Shea of Jacksonville, FL,  Chuck Caffey and Derek Hart of Jacksonville, FL.  Also survived by 4 great grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, on Wednesday, February 23 from 4 to 8 PM. There will be no funeral and graveside services will be private.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Easter Seals, 89 South Street, 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02111.

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Mary C. Rubenstein, 78, of North Reading , died peacefully at home on February 18 after a long, valiant battle with Parkinson's Disease. 

Born in Rochester New York on April 18, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Basil and Mayfred Reed,   She attended Catholic primary and high school in Rochester.  She was a graduate of the University of Rochester and obtained a masters degree in geology from Smith College.

She was one of the first female geologists at the U.S. Geologic Survey and a librarian who worked for many years at Flint Memorial Library in North Reading.  A long-time member of St. Theresa Parish, she taught religious education and served as a lector.  She also served on the Board of the Flint Memorial Library, and on the Conservation Commission. 

Mary was a true student of the world and everything in it.  She greatly enjoyed being with family and friends, especially sharing meals.  She was a gifted cook, avid reader and scholar of local history and geology.  She was known as an expert on the life and work of Clara Louise Burnham, a 19th century local author who set several of her novels in North Reading. During her husband Ralph’s years in the Navy she moved numerous times all over the country and to the Philippines and the two of them enjoyed traveling the world together after their retirement.

Family members include her husband of 51 years, Captain Ralph Rubenstein, USN, Ret.; her daughter Deborah Rubenstein and her husband Stuart Speaker and their son Henry Speaker of Takoma Park, MD; her son Michael Rubenstein of Ithaca, NY; her daughter  Suzanne Austin and her husband James Austin of Brentwood, NH, her children Emily and Ben Cirrone of North Andover, MA and Brentwood, NH, their father James Cirrone; her brother Donald Reed; and her sister Anne Suter; and her caregiver Connie Way.

Visitation will be Friday, February 25th from 4pm to 8pm at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home on Sat. February 26th at 9:15 am followed by a 10:30am Funeral Mass at St. Theresa's Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. 

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Connie Way and all the home health care professionals of ABC Home Care and Visiting Nurses Association of Middlesex County who cared for Mary in these last years.  Their skill and compassion made such a difference to Mary and her family.  The family is also grateful for the many acts of loving kindness shown by so many friends in North Reading and elsewhere during her long illness.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library, Inc. (Local History Collection), P.O. Box 576, North Reading, MA  01864 or the Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorder Center, Department of Neurology, Boston University Medical Campus, 72 East Concord St, C3 Boston, MA  02118.

Jay W. Kreusser age 84, formally a Ridgefield, Connecticut resident, died on February 17, 2011, in Beverly, Massachusetts.

 

He was born May 1, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late John and Winifred Kreusser.  Mr. Kreusser retired as a Dealer Development Executive from Volvo Car Corporation.  He was a graduate of Purdue University and served in the U.S. Navy.                                                 

He was raised in Lynbrook, Long Island and later became a resident of Weston, Connecticut and then Ridgefield, Connecticut.  Mr. Kreusser loved traveling, cooking, painting, reading, and being with his family.

 

Mr. Kreusser is survived by his children, Jack Kreusser and his wife Lynn of New Fairfield, CT;  Nancy Kreusser and her husband Andrew Witherbee of Newburyport, MA;  Sue Kreusser and her husband Greg Mesmer of North Reading, MA; his sister Jule Bein of Kingman, AZ; and his grandchildren Michelle Matschke, Sean Matschke, Stephanie Kreusser, Gregory Kreusser, Eliza Witherbee, Peter Witherbee, Oliver Mesmer, and Justin Mesmer; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marilyn Matschke; his brother, Robert Kreusser; and his former wife, Barbara Kreusser.

 

A service will be held on Saturday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m., at

Union Congregational Church - 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading, MA 01864. There will be no calling hours.  A private burial at Emmanuel Church in Weston, CT will be held at a later date.

 

            In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Kreusser’s memory to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472.  

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KNIGHT, Ronald J., Sr.

Of North Reading, formerly of Reading February 16, 2011, age 70.  Beloved husband of the late Louise A. (Balben) Knight.  Loving father of Ronald J. Knight, III and his wife Julie; cherished  grandfather of Corrin M. and  Jacquelyn M. Knight;  brother of William J. Knight, Jr., all of North Reading.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Father of the late Ronald J. Knight, Jr. 

Funeral service at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING on Saturday, February 19 at 10:30 AM.  Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 6 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to:   VNA of Middlesex-East & Visiting Nurse Hospice, c/o Sawtelle Family Hospice House, 607 North Ave.,Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880.

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v641/ccrosrn/Jones Beach/usaCa.gifJohn  S.  Rush -  83, of North Reading, died Monday, February 14, 2011, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington.  He was the beloved husband of the late Alice L. (Mullen) Rush.

Born in Boston, MA on October 17,1927, he was the son of the late John P. and  Julia (Clifford) Rush.  John attended Mission Hill High School. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict.  In 1946 he entered the U.S. Army, he was a PFC in Compant D., 20th Infantry. In 1950 he was re-called and served to 1951.

John worked for many years as a Custodian of Public Buildings for the Town of North Reading, he also worked for the Goodall Sanford Company in Reading. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 56 years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose in North Reading and the Campbell Clan Bagpipers, where he played the bagpipes and drums.

John loved and took a lot of pride in his family, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He enjoyed golf and going to lunch with his grandchildren.

Family members include his loving sons, John and his wife Susan of Chesapeake, VA;  Richard  and wife Frances of Norwood, Paul of Boston and Robert and his wife Darla of Warrensburg, MO.;  daughters,  Patricia and her husband Paul Fillmore;  Kathleen and her husband Mark James, all of North Reading;  Barbara and her husband Daniel Doyle of Oak Park, IL  and Christine and her husband Steven Asaro of Gloucester;  20 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  He was the father of the late Stephen Rush and grandfather of the late Benjamin Asaro.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, on Friday, February 18, at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church.  Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Mass General Hospital, Zero Emerson Place, Boston, MA 02114.

Special thanks to Dr. Dey, Judy, Kellie, Heather, Fay and Trisha and all of the staff at the Infusion Center at Cox Bldg. in the Mass. General Hospital.

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Marcia  L. (Batchelder) Burns -  75, of Reading, formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 11, 2011. 

Born in Winchester, MA on February 28, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Lester and  Gladys (Schrow) Batchelder.  She was raised and attended North Reading Schools and was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1952.

Marcia worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Agfa Corporation in Wilmington and Reading.  She was dedicated to her family, she always enjoyed family get togethers and had recently attended her high school reunion.  Marcia enjoyed crocheting for all the family. 

Family members include her loving daughter,  Cheryl Burns-Mullett of Nashua, NH; a brother,  Herbert E. Batchelder, Sr. and his wife Susan of Canterberry, NH; a sister, June O’Donnell and her husband Robert of Hernando, FL. Also survived by a niece and many nephews and their children.

Funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, on Monday, February 14 at Noon.  Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 11 to Noon. Interment will be held in Riverside Cemetery at a later date. Memorial  donations may be made in her memory to:  Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, NE Chapter, Baystate Branch, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.