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May, 2013

 

 

 

Mary C. Baird

Edith V. Gallant

Daniel J. Doherty

Barbara E. King

Lorraine L. Zwicker

Kenneth J. Joyce, Sr.

 

 

 

April, 2013

 

 

 

Eleanor M. Cowhey

Alfred G. Hoyt, Jr.

Frederick A. MacDonald

 

 

 

 

March, 2013

 

 

 

William E. Grover, Sr.

Patrick H. Maxfield

Edward M. Higgins

George W. Bourne, III

John L. Proctor

Gordon P. Mills

Eva M. Perry

 

 

 

February, 2013

 

 

 

Carol H. Bickford

Effie E. Gaw

Huguette G. O'Brien

James F. Arsenault

Dorothy M. Krieger

Mary L. Mahan

 

 

 

January, 2013

 

 

 

Angelina T. Brewster

Betty J. Souza

Philip T. Cullen, Jr.

Paul J. Doucette

Janette M. Forrest

Mary Ann Russell

F. Marilyn Bennett

Josephine A. Stevens

Mark P. Nichols

Wendell R. Ingraham

 

 

 

December, 2012

 

 

 

David P. Donnelly

Mary A. Boudreau

Paul A. Hardiman

Gilbert F. Socia

Cynthia L. Hauver

 

 

 

November, 2012

 

 

 

Paula Carcia

Dorothy A. Reed

 

 

 

 

 

October, 2012

 

 

 

John W. "Smitty" Smith

 

 

 

 

 

 

September,  2012

 

 

 

Timothy A. Wolfe

Martin A. Butt

John J. Walsh

Gillette B. Knight

Thomas Nagle

Judith A. Martin

Mary H. Simone

Duncan D. Mutch

 

 

 

August, 2012

 

 

 

Glenalee Hein

Myra C. Beck

Stanley F. Short

 

 

 

 

July, 2012

 

 

 

Alice V. Mercurio

Catherine R. Campilio

Richard P. Leach

 

 

 

 

June, 2012

 

 

 

Yolanda L. Fornari

George J. Nolan, Jr.

Dorothy E. Neth

 

 

 

 

May, 2012

 

 

 

Wayne E. Kittredge

Dorothy E. Allen

Daniel F. Morrow

Ruth M. Dillon

James Tryder, Sr.

Mark A. Legere

 

 

 

 

April, 2012

 

 

 

Peter R. Olsen

Robert E. Brooks

Florence I. Carpenter

Janice A. Cronje

Damien W.M.-Doucette

 

 

 

 

March, 2012

 

 

 

Harold B. Reynolds, Jr.

Donald C. Sieckert

E.A.Q.

Bette Gore

Richard E. Pierce

 

 

 

February, 2012

 

 

 

Jeanne A. Ryan

Josephine A. Pozzi

Monica A. Martinho

Stephen K. Gallant

Edward F. Conron

Evelyn A. Tryder

John F. Edmonson

Sadie "Eleanor" Durfee

 

 

 

January, 2012

 

 

 

Lawrence J. Zarella, Jr.

Bernard R. Taranto, Sr.

Paul Peter Chepulis

Barbara M. Tobey

Walter A. Cox

Thomas F. Ferretti

John G. Fritsch

Donald J. Waugh, Jr.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kenneth  J.  Joyce, Sr. – 49, of Wilmington, formerly of North Reading, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born Somerville, MA on April 14, 1964. He was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School in Wakefield.  Ken worked as a Distribution Manager for Office Environments of New England in Wilmington. He has been a resident Wilmington for the past 12 years and was a member of the Wilmington United Methodist Church.

Ken was very family oriented and had a great love for his family.  He was a loving father to all of his three children and his granddaughter Rachael.  He had a great sense of humor, he loved fishing with his best friend Richie and going to his camp in New Hampshire.  Ken enjoyed chopping wood, camping, camp fires, riding his Harley and  coaching girls tournament softball teams for Woburn and Wilmington.  He especially enjoyed visiting his family in Florida and watching all New England sports teams.

Family members include his loving wife of 26 years, Cheryl (La Fave) Joyce;  his son, Kenneth J. Joyce, Jr. of Wilmington;  daughters, Jacquelyn M. Dwyer and her husband Roger of Westfield and Ashleigh N. Joyce and her fiancé Stephane St’Vil of Boston;  his mother, Anna (Kelly) Joyce of Wilmington and his late father William E. Joyce, Sr.;  brothers, William and his wife Laurel of Tewksbury,  Steven and his wife Vallerie of Edgewater, FL,  John and his wife Mary of Wilmington,  James of Plaistow, NH and his late brother Daniel Joyce;   his sister, Carol Burke and her husband, Robert of Wilmington. Also survived by his best friend Richard Cerasoli of Stoneham and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 25 at 10 AM at the Wilmington United Methodist Church,  85 Church St., Wilmington. Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Friday from 4 to 8 PM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Mass General Hospital, c/o MGH Development Office (designated for Genitourinary Cancer Research), 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114.  www.croswellfuneralhome.com

 

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Lorraine  L.  (Jehu)  Zwicker  - 87, of North Reading, died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Woodbriar of Wilmington.  She was the wife of the late Frederick W. Zwicker.

Born in Boston, MA on April 12, 1926. She was the daughter of the late David H. and Genevieve (Bullard) Jehu.  She was a graduate of Reading High School. Lorraine worked as a CNA at the Green Grove Nursing Home in North Reading for over ten years.  She has been a resident of North Reading for the past sixty years.

She was a warm, caring and loving woman, that always gave to others. Lorraine loved to sew and make clothes and especially Raggedy Ann Dolls, for her children, when they were young.

Family members include her loving son, David Zwicker of North Reading;  daughters, Cheryl Ryan and her husband Wes  and  Pam Zwicker and her husband David  Kope, all of Tewksbury;  Cindy Wing of Fitchburg and the late Noreen Lynne Fairfield;   sisters, Lera Robinson of Haverhill,  Jean Hughson of Wakefield and the late Genevieve (Sissy) Brooks;  son-in-law, Michael Bodnar of Wilmington; grandchildren, Ashley and Larissa Bodnar, Eric Ryan, Zachary Fuller, Amanda and Joshua Wing.

Funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, May 24 at 10 AM. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Alzheimer’s Association, 480  Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

 

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Barbara E. (Fisher) King - 87, of North Andover, formerly of North Reading and Melrose, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Lawrence General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell Irving King.

Born in Stoneham, MA on November 13, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Ira Fisher and Edith Bassett (Emerson) Fisher. She was raised in Melrose and was a graduate of Melrose High School.

Barbara worked for the Colton and Woolen Insurance Company for several years. She then worked in the Craft Department at Dennison's in Boston making party decorations for ten years. She taught a flower making class in South Boston after work.

She was a member of the Malden Baptist Church for a few years and a member of the Union Congregational Church in North Reading for the past 57 years. She was former resident of Melrose for 27 years and lived with her husband in North Reading for 43 years. She has been a resident at Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover since March of 1998.

Barbara was a long time member of the North Reading Garden Club and the North Reading Historical Society. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church Hope and Faith Circle. She met weekly for years to make crafts for the Church Fair, held every December. After Barbara was married she enjoyed baking and cake decorating. She loved mother nature and the outdoors. She and Russell took the girls on many camping trips from Canada to Florida. She enjoyed keeping a diary, card making, knitting, quilting, making party favors, crocheting and taking snapshots and sharing them.

Family members include her loving daughters, Judith A. Lauder and her husband Robert of Carson City, NV; Heidi M. Burns and her late husband Leo of Bradford and Pamela J. Bray and her husband Lindsey of Templeton; 4 granddaughters, Katie, Amy, Stephanie and Victoria Lauder of Carson City, NV. She was the sister of Raymond I. Fisher, Jr., of Clinton, ME.

A memorial service will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street on Wednesday, May 29 at 11 AM. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will also be held at the Edgewood Retirement Community, 575 Osgood St., North Andover on Saturday, June 1 at 1:30 PM. Memorial donations may be in her memory to: Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., North Reading, MA 01864. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading. croswell funeralhome.com

 

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Daniel  J.  Doherty – 74, of North Reading and formerly of Woburn, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Bay State Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, with his family at his side.

Born in Boston, MA on June 17, 1938,  he was the son of the late John F. and Mary (Colucci) Doherty. He was a graduate of Woburn High School and Boston Technical School. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 6 years, from 1957 to 1963.

Daniel was a retired Raytheon Company employee, he worked as a Mechanical Inspector for 35 years.

He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 52 years. He was a member of St. Theresa’s Church and a past member of the North Reading Minutemen and Militia. He loved his family and had a great love of History, especially the Civil War. He enjoyed gardening, all Boston sports teams and Notre Dame Football.

Family members include his loving wife of 52 years, Josephine (Turilli) Doherty; his sons,  John F. Doherty and his wife Laurie of Tewksbury and Frederick D. Doherty of North Reading; grandchildren, Erin, Shealagh, Kyleigh and Nicolas Doherty; also survived by many nieces and nephews; he was the brother of the late Marie Bouonanno.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday,  May 21 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 4 to 7 PM.  Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. croswellfuneralhome.com

 

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Edith  Viola  (Dame)  Heselton  Gallant  -  94, of Weeki Wachee, FL and Pepperell, MA formerly of North Reading, died at her home on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was the wife of the late Aurel Gallant.

Born in Lowell, MA on April 19, 1919,  she was the daughter of the late Percey  M. Dame  and  Edith L. (Gray) Cutter.  She was a graduate of Alstead High School in NH.

Edith has been a resident of Weeki Wachee, Florida for the past 8 years and a former resident of Elma Road in North Reading for 45 years.  Edith was a member of the Martin’s Pond Union Baptist Church for many years. 

Nana Ola had a great love for her family.  She enjoyed bird watching,  playing scrabble and gardening.  She was one of those very rare and special people who always saw the good in everyone. Nana Ola filled all of our hearts with light, love admiration.

Edith is survived by five children and she lost her eldest son 8 years ago.  She has 22 grandchildren,  32 great grandchildren,  10 great-great grandchildren and many many “adopted” children and grandchildren.

Her funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, May 16 at 10:30 AM.  Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to:  Massachusetts Humane Society, PO Box  890127, East  Weymouth, MA  02189.

 

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Born in Dorchester, MA on  January 17,1919. She was the daughter of the late Ernest J.  and  Hertha J. (Andersen) Smith.  Mary was raised in Readville, she  attended the Hemenway School and was a graduate of Boston School of Practical Arts.

She was a paper boy as a kid and had numerous childcare jobs to provide money for her family.  Mary loved school, reading  and  playing baseball. She had a beautiful voice and at 16, she won a Boston radio singing contest, by singing Blue Moon.

Mary worked for William Filene’s before and after her military career.  She joined the US. Navy as a Wave (Women Accepted For Voluntary Service) during World War II.  After the Navy, she attended Bryant and Stratton Business School, where she met her husband Edward.

Mary and Edward married in 1949, living in Wakefield and Melrose.  She became a mother and homemaker, and moved to North Reading in 1955.  In the 1960’s, she learned the art of rug hooking and taking evening classes at North Reading High School, eventually designing her own rug hooking and winning top awards at the Rochester Fair in Rochester, NH with them. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, rug hooking, gardening and crafting.

She became a friend of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in North Reading from it’s inception in 1963 and using her talents at fundraisers to help build the church. She was a member of the UMW and Friendship Group at Aldersgate, where she enjoyed spiritual and social time with her loving friends.

Mary later worked as a key punch operator in Wakefield,  the Rust Craft Greeting Card Company in Dedham in 1960’s and Union Carbide in the 1970’s, before retiring to become a devoted grandmother and great grandmother.

Mary traveled to Hawaii and London in the 1970’s and always enjoyed vacationing with her sisters. She had a great enthusiasm for life, she loved to read, watch PBS and had an active and curious mind to the end. 

Family members include her loving daughter, Lauralee Taylor and her husband George of Gloucester.  Grandchildren, Jennifer Magazzu of North Reading; Stacey Bunyar and her husband Mike of Bradford; Jonathan Magazzu of Haverhill; Christian and Gregory Taylor of Gloucester; Alex D. Stevens of Portsmouth, NH; great grandchildren,  Juliet Belanger of North Reading, Lia and Miles Bunyar of Bradford and many nieces and nephews.  She was the mother of the late Christianne  J. Stevens and sister of the late Ernest, Alfred, Charlie and Florence Smith and Ella Bazzinotti.

Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at  10:30 AM, at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 235 Park Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday           from 6 to 8 PM. Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 235 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864

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Frederick  A.  MacDonald  -  71, of North Reading and formerly of Malden, died on Monday,  April 22, 2013, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Born in Malden, MA on July 22, 1941, he was the son of the late Charles and  Edna (Litchfield) MacDonald.  He was raised in Malden and attended Malden High School.  Fred worked as a meat cutter at Foodmaster Supermarkets for over twenty years and was manager of Boyle’s Market in Peabody.

Fred was a dedicated family man. He was a loving husband, a wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He has been a resident of North Reading for the past forty years.

Family members include his loving wife of 41 years, Phyllis A. (Burke) MacDonald;  his sons, Vincent P. MacDonald, Sr. and his wife Cristina of Raymond, NH, Martin MacDonald, Michael MacDonald and Brian MacDonald, all of North Reading; his brothers, Robert MacDonald and his wife Nancy of North Reading and Donald MacDonald and his wife Kathleen of Malden; four grandchildren, Vincent P., Jr., Jillian, Alexander and Alyssandra MacDonald  and  three great grandchildren, McKenzie, Morgan and Trevor MacDonald.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday,  April 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 Friday 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.

 

Alfred  G. Hoyt, Jr. - 78, died Friday, April 5, 2013, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Stoneham, MA on May 20, 1934.
From the day it opened in North Reading on May 5, 1959, Hoyt worked at Middlesex County National Bank, which later became BayBank Middlesex. He served the bank and his customers for more than 35 years, mostly as a branch manager, and he was promoted to Assistant Vice President in 1981. He retired in 1994 and then worked part-time at Reading Lumber for another 10 years.
Hoyt was a longtime member of Rotary International, which recognized him as a Paul Harris Fellow.
Among other community roles, Hoyt was a Trustee of Trust Funds for the town of North Reading, a member of North Reading Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M., and an Aleppo Shriner.
He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve and served six months of active duty and training in 1957.
Hoyt liked walking, puttering in his yard, and keeping an eye out for cars from the 1950s. Throughout his life, he was dedicated to ideals of hard work and financial self-sufficiency.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley K. Hoyt, of Wolfeboro, N.H.; his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Rob Frankel of Harwich Port, Mass.; his son and daughter-in-law, Daniel A. and Sarah Hoyt, of Manhattan, Kan.; two grandsons, Ross and Aaron Frankel; and nine brothers and sisters. He was predeceased by his parents, Alfred G. Hoyt Sr. and Anna M. (Jaworski) Hoyt. A memorial service and private burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association.  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading,  croswellfuneralhome.com

 

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Eleanor  M.  (Hanley)  Cowhey – 90, of Andover, formerly of Cape Cod and North Andover, died on Friday, April 5, 2013 at the Prescott House in North Andover. She was the wife of the late John J. Cowhey.

Born in Malden, MA on March 7, 1923.  She was the daughter of the late Ambrose and  Pauline (Driscoll) Hanley.  She was raised in Malden and attended Malden Catholic High School.  Eleanor worked for Raytheon Company in Andover for twenty five years.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she always had a wonderful sense of humor.  Eleanor enjoyed playing bingo, dancing and she loved to travel. She has been a resident of Andover for forty years and a member of St. Michael’s Church.  She also attended St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading.

Family members include her loving  daughters,  Patricia Coppeta and her husband Robert of North Andover  and  Linda Fogel of North Reading;  her sister, Claire Boudreau and her husband Fran of Fort Myers, FL.  She was the sister of the late Leonard, Robert  and John Hanley, Marion Zenoby and Pauline Dubois.  Also survived by 5 grandchildren, David Coppeta and wife Susan of Atkinson NH, Jonathan Coppeta and wife Jodi of Windham NH, Donna Sheehan and husband Michael  , Deborah Perrone and husband Michael all of Foxboro , Jeanine Bandecchi and husband Keith of Norton and 12 great grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading  on Tuesday, April 9, 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 on Monday from 6 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Spring Grove Cemetery in Andover. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to:  Tribute Program, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. croswellfuneralhome.com

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Eva  Mary  (Post)  Perry    81, of Andover, formerly of Stoneham and North Reading, died peacefully on March 31,2013, at the Blair House in Tewksbury. She was the loving wife of 63 years to Francis  A. Perry.

Born on January 1, 1932 in Chelsea, MA and raised in North Reading, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Anderson) Post.  She was one of ten children.

Eva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  She was incredibly kind, caring, selfless, patient and full of life and love.  She will be sadly missed by her family.   She was a avid bridge player and even taught for many years. She loved watching the RedSox, Patriots and Golf.

Eva was the loving mother of Scott Perry and his wife Rachel of Dallas, TX,  Penney Lowe of Springfield,  Eve Katz of Haverhill  and the late Roy Perry;  sister of William Post of Salem, NH,  Richard Post of Tewksbury,  Elizabeth Hancock  and  Christina Martin, both of Andover, Caroline Denise of Pelham, NH, Mary Lou Roll of West Palm Beach, FL,  Tommy Croswell of TX,  Andrew Croswell of Littleton and the late Joseph Post.  Also survived by seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, April 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 Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made her memory to:  New England Hospice, 190 Old Derby Street, Hingham, MA 02043.

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Gordon  P.  Mills – 87, of North Reading and formerly of Reading, died at his home on Sunday, March 24, 2013.  He was the beloved husband of the late Jean R. (McClintock) Mills.

Born in Boston, MA on May 6, 1925.  He was the son of the late Earl Judson Mills and Gladys Mae (Spinney) Mills.  He attended North Reading Public Schools and was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School.  Gordon was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and was a part of the Red Ball Express and Battle of the Bulge.  He was a Technician Fifth Grade and served from 1944 to 1946.

Gordon was a retired sheet metal worker and was a member of the Sheet Metal Duct Workers Union No.17. He worked on building the skyline at the Hayden Planetarium.  He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 75 years and a member of the Union Congregational Church, where he was the longest active member.  He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M., Call Firefighter for the North Reading Fire Department for fifty years and the North Reading Conservation Commission. He helped to establish the Ives Memorial Forest and was an active Boy Scout volunteer for many years.

He loved his family, he always had a twinkle in his eye and he loved to tease. Gordon enjoyed the many years of camping at the Terrace Pines in Center Ossipee, NH.

Family members include his loving sons, Stephen Mills of Tucson, AZ and Robert Mills of Satellite Beach, FL;  daughters, Susan Locke and her husband Ron of Somersworth, NH,  Virginia Mills of North Reading and Sharon Libby and her husband Eric of Union, NH.  Grandchildren, Jessica, Alison, Amanda, Jordan, Jake, Jonna and Jill and great grandchildren, Ana, Maya, Ava, Madison and Turner.

Funeral service will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading on Thursday, March 28, at 10 AM. Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: North Reading Fire Dept., 152 Park St., North Reading, MA 01864,  attention: Firefighter’s Relief Association or to the charity one’s choice. Croswellfuneralhome.com 

 

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John  L.  Proctor  -  91, of North Reading and formerly of Boston, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. He was the beloved husband of the late Julia T. (Shea) Proctor.

Born in Roxbury, MA on October 11,1921.  He was the son of the late John and Grace (McEachern) Proctor.   John was a graduate of Boston English High School, Class of 1939. He later trained and was certified as a journeyman plumber at the Boston Naval Shipyard in 1950.  He was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran, He was a Corporal and served from 1943 to 1945.

After the war, he worked for 24 years at the Boston Naval Shipyard. He later worked at  Resident Shipbuilding Liason Offices in Spain, the Navy Sea Systems Command and  Bethleham Steel International in Saudi Arabia, where he retired in 1982. 

John loved telling stories, entertaining others and never met a stranger.  He had interest in History and Genealogy.  He enjoyed researching and writing his autobiography.  He was the Proctor Family Patriarch and took that responsibility seriously.

Family members include his loving sons, John Michael Proctor of Fort Mill, SC  and  Kevin Proctor of Antioch, CA;  his daughter, Maureen Proctor of Brunswick, GA;  sisters, Helen Sylvia of North Reading and Betty Griffin of Duxbury, he was the brother of the late Grace Ahern, Ralph Proctor, Mary Moore and Paul Proctor. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading  on Monday, March 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 Sunday from 4 to 7 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, 607 North Ave., Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880.

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George  W.  Bourne, III  -  79, of North Andover, formerly of North Reading and Arizona, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, with his family by his side.

Born in National City, CA on June 14, 1933.  He was the son of the late George W.,Jr. and Lovina M. (Grant) Bourne.  He attended Reading High School and was a graduate of  Yuma, Arizona High School.

George was a retired  U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. He was a Technical Sergeant and retired in 1970, after twenty years of service.  He later worked for the U.S. Post Office in North Reading for twenty two years.  After his retirement he worked as a Ranger for the Hillview Country Club in North Reading.

George has been a resident of North Andover for the past forty years and was a member of the North Reading Lodge A.F. & A.M. for many years.

He was dedicated to his family and had an excellent work ethic.  He loved golf, people, travelling and being a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Family members include his loving wife of 53 years, Irene C. (Turilli) Bourne;  his son, George W.  Bourne, IV and his wife Cindy of Boston  and  daughter, Cathleen O’Neill and her husband Sean of West Peabody;   cherished grandchildren,  Jessica and  Jillian Bourne, Nicole, Julia and Leah O’Neill;  also survived by several nieces and nephews.   He was the brother of the late Andre Bourne and Lovina Merchant. 

Funeral service will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading on Thursday, March 21 at 10 AM.  Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING on Wednesday, March 20  from 4 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830 or to Disabled American Veterans, Att.: Gift Processing, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. croswellfuneralhome.com

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Edward  M.  Higgins – 95, of Wilmington and formerly of North Reading, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.  He was the loving husband of seventy years to the late Florence M. (Donnelly) Higgins, who died in 2011.

Born in Dorchester, MA on  October 6, 1917.  He was the son of the late John J. and Bridget (Larner) Higgins. He was a graduate of the Mechanic Arts High School. Edward was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, he served from 1943 to 1946 and was a member of the Seabee’s.

Ed  worked as a custodian for the North Reading Public Schools for over twenty five years.  He has been a resident of Wilmington for the past ten years and a former resident of North Reading for forty eight years.  Ed was a member of St. Theresa’s Church and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 4544 in North Reading.

Everyone had a kind word to about our dad, grandfather, and husband.  What a gentleman he was and always had a smile on his face.  He always had a story to tell and was a very pleasant and thoughtful man. 

He loved to play the lottery and enter into “Publisher’s Clearing House”. He enjoyed reading, gardening and making piccalilli with his son-in-law Bob, who always got the job of cutting the onions!

He enjoyed sitting out on the deck soaking up the sun with his best buddy Murphy and swimming in the pool and his visits with his son Edward. He always enjoyed going to the Senior Center in Wilmington and joking around with all the great people. He enjoyed talking with his sister on the phone. He was a dedicated husband to his late wife Florence.  He took very good care of her in her time with Alzheimer’s and  visiting her every day at the nursing home. He will be sincerely missed by his family and friends.

Family members include his loving son, Edward F. Higgins and his wife Janet A. of Melrose  and his daughter, Patricia E. Kelly and her husband Robert W. of Wilmington;  his sister, Mary Leonard of Winchester, the late brothers, Joseph, Francis and Thomas Higgins;   grandchildren, Edward Higgins, Christopher and Shaun Kelly and great grandchild,  Liam Emerson Higgins.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, NORTH READING on Tuesday, March 19 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  4 to 8 PM.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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Patrick  H.  Maxfield – 57, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, died on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, after a long illness.

 

Born in Hicksville, Ohio on April 30,1955,  Patrick has been a resident of North Reading for the past twenty years and was a member of the Second Congregational Church of Winchester for many years.

 

Patrick held a Bachelor's Degree in tuba performance from The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, as well as a Master's Degree in Library Science from the University of Rhode Island.  At the time of his death, he was working towards a Master's Degree in Musicology at the Conservatory with a focus on non-western music.

 

For over thirty years, Patrick was employed by The New England Conservatory music libraries, first as a cataloger and reference librarian, and later as the head of Technical Services. 

 

Patrick was a loving husband for 31 years to his wife, Alice, and an unconditionally supportive and devoted father to his daughter, Bethany, and was enthusiastically involved in all of her interests.  A voracious reader with insatiable curiosity, he was a rare thing: an intellectual with a lot of practical knowledge and know-how.  Despite his intellect (or maybe because of it,) he had a wonderful sense of humor that often bordered on the "goofy."  Patrick believed that anything worth doing was worth doing right, and he eagerly volunteered both his time and talents when needed to both his church and his community.

 

Patrick loved studying orchestral scores, and his great interest and vast knowledge of forgotten masterpieces of the 19th century instrumental repertoire provided an invaluable resource to the Boston music community, members of which often consulted him for programming suggestions.

 

Insightful and reflective, Patrick once said that, despite his illness, he truly believed that "happiness is a choice you can make every day."

 

A talented and respected tuba player, Patrick played with many local groups, including more recently, the Lakeside Brass Quintet, the Reading Town Band, and Happy Feet Dance Orchestra. Patrick  had a lovely baritone voice and enjoyed appearing in many community theater productions.  He also sang professionally with the choir at Old South Church during the 1980s, and for the last 20 years sang in the choir of the Second Congregational Church of  Winchester.

 

Patrick was the loving husband of  Alice A. McDonald-Maxfield;  devoted father of Bethany G. Maxfield of Brooklyn, New York;  son of Robert E. and  Dorothy Joline (Hackman) Maxfield of Atlanta, GA;  brother of Stephen Maxfield of Arlington, TX,  Michael and Jack Maxfield, both of Atlanta, GA.

 

A memorial service will be held at the  Second Congregational Church of  Winchester, 485 Washington Street, Winchester, MA on Saturday, March 23, at 11 AM. There will be no calling hours and interment will be held at a later date in Dunbarton Center Cemetery in Dunbarton, NH.

 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Colon Cancer Alliance, 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 1066, Washington, DC 20005.  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. croswellfuneralhome.com

 

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William  E.  Grover, Sr.  -  of  North Reading,  at age 88,  passed peacefully with family by his side on March 3, 2013. Born in Everett in 1924, he lived in the Greenwood section of Wakefield and moved to North Reading where he resided and raised his 3 children with his wife Grace.  

 

He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Medic during WWII in the 9224th Tech Service Unit. He received both a good conduct and victory medal as well as an American Theater Campaign Ribbon.

 

William became a machinist, Dairy Farming in Vermont and for 33 years was the custodian at the North Reading High School, known and appreciated by staff and many students, until his retirement.

 

He enjoyed traveling, taking long family trips throughout northern New England and Upper New York State and being with family.

 

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Grace L. (Martin) Grover;  sons, William Jr. and wife Terri of Woburn, David of Fitchburg,  Arthur and wife Gizelle of Rindge, NH;  sister, Charlotte Lundquist of Frenchville, ME;  sister in-law Ellie Martin of Wilmington and  many nieces and nephews. Among his surviving grandchildren are William III, Stephanie, Sarah, Justin, Alicia Farinoli and her husband Jason, and Amanda LeBlanc and her husband Jeremy.  He has one great grandchild Jasmine with another due in April.  

 

Calling hours are from 4:00-7:00 PM on Friday, March 8th at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. There will be no funeral service.

 

In lieu of flowers, pledges can be made to North Reading Dollars for Scholars @ PO Box 529, North Reading, MA 01864 in memory of William E. Grover, Sr.

 

 

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Mary  L.  (Sullivan)  Mahan – 89, of North Reading and  formerly of Wakefield, died Thursday, February 21, 2013, at Winchester Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert F. Mahan.

Born in Wakefield, MA on September 25, 1923,  she was the daughter of the late Joseph  J. and Mable (Meuse) Sullivan.  She was raised and attended school in Wakefield.

Mary worked for the former Wakefield Shoe Company  in Wakefield  and  Compugraphic In Wilmington.  She was a homemaker and a devoted grandmother and great grandmother.  Mary has been a resident of North Reading for the past sixty years,  she was a member of the North Reading Council on Aging and St. Theresa’s Church.

She loved to read, watch the Patriots and especially enjoyed going to Foxwoods.  Mary loved to go to the China Cuisine, where she was known as “Mai-Tai Mary”.

Family members include her loving daughters, Linda Faraco and her husband Frank of Burlington,  Nancy Brown and her husband Larry,  Lori Harris and her husband Tom, all of North Reading and  Marcia Naffah and her husband  Jim of Lawrence;  her brother John Sullivan of Marietta, GA,  eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, with the eleventh due in July.  Also survived  by many dear and true friends, especially, Penny and Nancy.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, February 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 Tuesday from  4 to 8 PM.  Burial will Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: CCS and the North Reading Food Pantry, P.O. Box 626, North Reading, MA 01864.

 

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Dorothy Marie Krieger - 82, of Boston, MA and formerly of Lake Placid, NY,  died peacefully on Saturday,  February 9, 2013, at Hebrew Senior Life in Boston, MA.

Dorothy was born in Lake Placid, NY on July 21, 1930, the daughter of the late August and the late Harriet (Lacomb) Krieger and sister to the late August Krieger.

Dorothy was a life-long resident of Lake Placid, NY,  where she worked at the Lake Placid Club every summer while attending the University of Vermont at Burlington, VT,  where she graduated in 1954.  After graduation, Dorothy moved to Boston where she was a manager for Bonwit Teller & Shreve, Crump & Lowe.

Dorothy was loved greatly and will be missed by her many cousins; Paul & Jane Krieger of North Reading; Joseph & Suzzane Krieger and their children John and Joanna of North Reading; John and Beverly Krieger; William Krieger; Andrew Krieger; and Lawrence and Cheryll Krieger.

Funeral service will be held at the  Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Monday, February 25 at  10:30 AM. A Memorial Mass will be held on Sunday, March 10, at noon, at St. Joseph’s Church, Capital Hill, Washington, D.C. Interment will at the Saint Agnes Cemetery in Lake Placid, NY,  by the M.B. Clark Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid, NY.

 

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James  F.  Arsenault  -  89, of  North Reading and formerly of Reading, died at his home on February 12, 2013.  He was the loving husband of the late Nancy M. (Beninati) Arsenault.

Born in Reading, MA on September 28,1923,  he was the son of the late  John R. and Mary (Doucette) Arsenault. He was raised and attended school in Reading. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and was a Prisoner Of War. He fought in battles in Naples-Foggia, Central Europe and Rome-Arne.

Jim was the former owner of Pinewood Gardens in North Reading from 1960  to 1983.  He has been a resident of North Reading for 52 years.  He was a member of St. Theresa’s Church and the V.F.W. in North Reading.  He was also the author of his book, Brothers of War.  Jim made many new friends at the Colonial Gardens in Beverly and with the Coffee Beans group in North Reading.

Family members include his loving daughters,  Mary Ann Donahue of North Andover, Joanne Herook and her husband Michael of North Reading  and  Donna Martell and her husband Paul of Danvers;  sisters; Anna Colannino of Stoneham, Agnes McDonald of  Brookfield, NH,  Jean Donovan of Salisbury, he was the brother of late Leo, Laurence, David, Walter and Rita Arsenault and Rose Houle;  he was the father-in-law of the late Peter Bruno and Paul Donahue.  Also survived by eight grandsons,  John and AJ DeRosa of North Andover,  Christopher Bruno of Palm Desert, CA,  Joshua and Scott Bruno of Denver, CO,  Zachary Herook of North Reading and David and Joel Donahue of Springfield, MA;   a great granddaughter, Ariana DeRosa of North Andover;  sister and brother-in-laws and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, February 18, 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 Sunday from 4 to 8 PM.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256, Acknowledgement to be sent to: Herook Family, 43 Anthony Rd.,North Reading, MA 01864  or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Huguette G. (Deguay) O’Brien    66, of North Reading, formerly of Somerville  and  France, died Saturday, February 9, 2013, at the Lawrence General Hospital.

Born in Ay, France on December 23, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Rene Bouvet and Odette (Guyot) Deguay. She was raised and attended school in Ay, France.  Huguette was a homemaker, she has been a resident of North Reading for the past 43 and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

Family members include her loving husband of 46 years, John O’Brien; her son, Johnny O’Brien of Haverhill;  her daughter, Cindy Parker and her husband  Joseph of Windham, NH;  Brothers, Robert Deguay, Andre Deguay and his wife Aline and Andre LaMarle and his wife Maud, all of France;   sisters,  Michelle Ruppenkamp and her husband Ron of Virginia Beach,VA  and  Yvonette Dutu and her husband Pierrot of France;  5 grandchildren, Amelia, Lydia, Chloe, Sophia and Jack.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She loved laughing and making people laugh. She enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles, collecting angels and spending time with her grandchildren.  Huguette  loved talking with people and shopping on QVC or HSN.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street on Saturday, February 16, 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 will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 PM. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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Effie  E.  (Keene)  Gaw  -  92, of North Reading and formerly of Reading, died peacefully at home on Friday, February 8, 2013.  She was the beloved wife of the late  George V. Gaw.    

Born in Reading, MA  on June 15, 1920,  she was the daughter of the late Edward and Abbie (McIntyre) Keene.  She was raised and attended school in Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School.  Effie later returned to college at age 60 and graduated at the top of her class.  She has been a resident of North Reading for 64 years and an active member of the Union Congregational Church.

Effie worked for the former Transitron Electronic Corporation in Wakefield as a Test Operator.  She was an avid reader, she also enjoyed quilting, sewing and genealogy.

Family members include her loving son, Clayton Gaw of Londonderry, NH; daughters, Cheryl Walsh of Wilmington and Pamela Pierce of North Reading; grandchildren, Annette Cross, Georgette Pierce, Amy Gaw and Julie Nadaue;  great grandchildren, Nathan Gaw, Jack and Emma Nadaue.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, February 12, from 10 to Noon, followed by a prayer service.  Interment will be held at the Eternal Light Mausoleum in Salem, NH.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to:  The National Kidney Foundation of MA, RI NH & VT, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA  02062.  croswellfuneralhome.com

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Carol  H. (Goldthwait) Bickford  -  84, of Andover and formerly of North Reading, died Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Wingate of Andover. She was the beloved wife of the late Hazen E. Bickford.

Born in Melrose, MA  on July 7,1928.  She was the daughter of the late Fred W. and  Ruth Lucy (Leveridge) Goldthwait. Carol attended the Oak Grove School in  Maine and Boston University.

She was a former resident of North Reading for fifty years.  She was a strong supporter of the Union Congregational Church and was involved in the North Reading Historical Society.  Carol was a census taker and worked at the voter polls in town.  She spent the last eight years at Marland Place, an assisted living home in Andover, MA, where she was an Ambassador and actively involved in cards, bingo and helping others.  Carol was a top salesperson for the Fuller Brush Company for many years.  Carol’s real love was spending summers at the Pine Needles on Lake Winnipesaukee. 

Family members include her loving sons, Scott W. Bickford and his wife, Helen of Bedford  and  Kenneth W. Bickford and his wife Lauren of Moultonborough, NH;  daughter,  Nancy L. Carrier and her husband, Roger of Pembroke, NH;  sisters, Ruth Maynard of Newark, DE  and Lucy Anderson of Asheville, NC, the late Nancy Ray Craigie and Marjorie Richardson.  Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.  There will be no calling hours. 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. croswellfuneralhome.com

Wendell  R.  Ingraham – 78,  of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 24, 2013.

Born in Everett, MA on January 18, 1934, he was the son of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Conron) Ingraham.  He worked as a printer and as a school custodian, for many years.

He has been a resident of North Reading for the past fifty years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church. He had a sense of humor and ready to smile. Wendell was interested in many charitable organizations and he always enjoyed walking.

Family members include his sisters, Sr. Marilyn Ingraham of Maryknoll, NY and Jean Kerr of Middleton;  his brothers, John Ingraham and his wife Patricia of Osterville  and  Larry Ingraham and his wife Lisa of AZ. He was the brother of the late Frederick, Richard, Paul and Peter Ingraham.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  

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Mark  P.  Nichols  -  55, of Tyngsborough,  formerly of  Reading, died unexpectedly at Lowell General Hospital, on Saturday, January 26, 2013.

Born in Winchester, MA on May 17, 1957.  He was raised and attended school in Reading and was a graduate Reading High School.  He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, he was a Sergeant and a member of the S.A.C. Guard, Mark received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster. He served from 1975 to 1981.

Mark was a finish carpenter and a member of the carpenters union. He later worked for Panera Bread and was self employed with K2MN – Acoustics.

Every day was an adventure and opportunity to learn new things and gain greater wisdom.  He enjoyed creative cooking, traveling and he had a passion for Jazz.

Family members include his beloved wife of seven years,  Kara  (Costa) Nichols;  his son, Darren Nichols of Wilmington;  daughters,  Cassandra Nichols of Wilmington  and Rebecca (Nichols) Domenici of North Andover;  his parents, Edward M., II  and Jean (Boyd) Nichols of Reading;  his brothers, Edward M. Nichols, III  of Kennebunk, ME,  Karl R. Nichols of Virginia Beach, VA, David B. Nichols (twin brother) of Wilmington, Peter B. Nichols of Hamilton,  Andrew P. Nichols ( NRFD, Ret.) of North Reading  and  Guy C. Nichols of Lowell and many nieces and nephews. 

Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 1, at 10:30AM at the Faith Lutheran Church, 360  So. Main St., Andover.  Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 31,from 4 to 8 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Interment will be at a later date.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  Soldiers Home, Chelsea, MA (617-887-7115).

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Josephine A. (Woitowicz) Stevens - 93, of Andover and formerly of Westford, died Thursday, January 24, 2013, at Wingate of Haverhill.

Born in Westford, MA on August 28, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Florian and Sophie (Maselbas) Woitowicz.  She was raised and attended school in Westford.  She has been a resident of Andover for the past fifty two years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading.

Josephine worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Westford as an Assistant Postmaster, Abbott Worsted in Westford and as a Noon Supervisor at the Bancroft School in Andover.  She was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother.

She enjoyed ballroom dancing, rug braiding, and traveling on many cruises, especially to Bermuda.  She also volunteered for many various charities.

Family members include her loving husband of fifty two years, Warren Stevens of Andover; her son, Mark Stevens and his wife, Jacky of Wenham; her sister, Sophie Brule of Westford and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, January 28, from 9 to 10 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading.  Burial will be in Wenham Cemetery in Wenham.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Monastery of St. Clare, 445 River Road, Andover, MA 01810.

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F.  Marilyn  ( Menkello)  Bennett  -  84, of  Salisbury, formerly of Durham, NH and  North Reading, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, January 20, 2013.  She was the beloved wife of the late R. George Bennett.

Born in Cambridge, MA on September 17, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Mary T. (Newman) Menkello.  Marilyn was a homemaker, she was a loving mother,  grandmother and great grandmother.  She was a former member of St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading.

From the time she was a little girl, all she wanted to do, was to be a mom and then a grammy, she succeeded.  Marilyn could not do enough for her family, they loved her as much as she loved them.  She loved them all unconditionally. She also enjoyed  sewing, gardening, feeding birds and wildlife.

Family members include her loving son, Philip George Bennett of Salem, NH; her daughters,  Maureen Peters of Salisbury, formerly of North Reading,  Judy  Bennett and her husband Tom Benjamin of Bradenton, FL  and  Carol Camp and her husband James of Durham, NH;   sister of Phyllis Stewart of Tewksbury                and late Joseph Menkello;  dedicated grandmother of ten, Brian and Melanie DiVasta, Chris and Mike Peters, Eric and Rachel Bennett, Matthew, John and Jason Camp,  the late Kim DiVasta and great grandmother of six.

Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday,  February 2,  at 10:30 AM  at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, (Rt.62) in North Reading.  There will be no calling hours.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.  Arrangements are by the Croswell  Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  croswell funeralhome.com

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Mary  Ann  (Shea)  Russell  -  72, of  North Reading and formerly of Cambridge, died Monday, January 14, 2013, at Meadow Care and Rehabilitation of North Reading.  She was the loving wife of the late Robert E. Russell.

Born in Cambridge, MA on July 29, 1940, she was the daughter of the late George P. and Anna L. (O’Leary) Shea.  Mary Ann was a graduate of Cambridge High School and Middlesex Community College.  She worked for the Internal Revenue Service in Andover for over thirteen years.  She has been a resident of North Reading for the past forty years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

Mary Ann was dedicated to her family and was always generous with her children. She enjoyed knitting, swimming, chatting on line and freecycle.

 Family members include her loving son, Patrick Russell and his wife Lindsey (Polito) Russell;  her daughter, Ann Marie Russell;  grandchildren, William and Meghan Russell, all of North Reading;  her brother in-laws, William Russell of Reading and Ronald Grey of Arlington;  she was the sister of the late Ruth Grey.

Funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, January 18, at 10 AM. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 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. croswellfuneralhome.com

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Janette M. (Nelson) Forrest, 88, died January 13, 2013, at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a sudden stroke.

She was born in Ryegate, VT, February 25, 1924, the daughter of the late James and Edith Nelson.

Growing up, Jan lived in Ryegate, VT. She was a graduate of University of Vermont, 1945 with a B.A. in Education. She was a member of the UVM Alumni Association.

She married Richard C. Forrest June 21, 1952 and was a homemaker in Reading, MA. for 54 years. She recently moved to Havenwood, Concord, NH. She and her husband spent the last 18 winters in Fort Meyers, FL.

Jan was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, incredibly kind, caring, selfless, patient, optimistic, full of love woman. She loved being with family, friends, children and grandchildren. She was an excellent cook, enjoyed music and the arts, putting a smile on people's faces, and had a strong connection and love for all her family and relatives. She also had a loving association with Union Congregational Church, North Reading, MA.

She was predeceased by her two brothers, Howard and Harold Nelson.

Survivors include her loving husband of 60 years, Richard Forrest; three children - a son, Jay R. Forrest of Newmarket, NH, a daughter and son-in-law, Donna L. (Forrest) Palermo and Robert of Reading, MA, and a son and daughter-in-law, Jon N. Forrest and Pamela of Glastonbury, CT; three grandchildren, Maria and Richard Palermo, and Samantha Forrest; several nieces and nephews and extended family members.

There will be no calling hours.

The Memorial Service and collation will be on Saturday, January 19, at 12:00 pm at Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading, MA. Relatives and friends are welcome.

Burial will be in Blue Mountain Cemetery, Ryegate, VT at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Janette's memory to Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading, MA. 01864 or Ryegate Presbyterian Church, Ryegate Corner, VT 05042.

Arrangements by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA. 01864. Croswellfuneralhome.com

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Paul  J.  Doucette  - 49, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield,  died Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Winchester Hospital. 

Born in Bedford, England on June 7, 1963.  He was raised and attended school in North Reading.  Paul worked as a truck driver for the New England Sign Supply Company in Woburn for the past 12 years.

Paul had a big heart especially for those less fortunate.  He loved his family both here and in England. He always found joy in the simple things in life, especially playing with his cat Firby, watching anything science fiction and spending time with his friends, especially, Phil, George, Lorraine and the gang at work.

Paul loved New England sports, especially the Patriots and Bruins, he also enjoyed collecting model cars.

Family members include his loving parents, John S. Doucette of Reading and Diana C. Doucette of North Reading;  brothers, Michael J. Doucette of Townsend and  John C. Doucette of Atlanta, GA;  sisters,  Janette A. Doucette of Virginia Beach, VA,  Cathy J. Doucette of Billerica  and Sandra Williams of NH. Paul loved his nieces and nephews, especially Lindsey and Lucas .

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, January 15 at 8:30 AM, followed by a 10 AM Funeral Mass at St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading.  Calling hours will be held on Monday 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:  American Cancer Society,  30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. croswellfuneralhome                                     

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Philip T. Cullen, Jr., 53, of West Newbury, MA, passed away Tuesday January 8, 2013,  after an extended illness. 

Philip was born in Winchester, MA on March 16, 1959.  He was raised in North Reading, and graduated from North Reading High School in 1977 and Bates College in Lewiston, Maine in 1981.

His many hobbies included a love of the outdoors, and he achieved Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout.

Philip is survived by his parents Philip, Sr. and Mary (Leary) Cullen of North Reading, sister Kathleen Kirks and her husband John Kirks of Andover, brother Kevin of Stoneham, niece Lacey Kirks and nephew Hayden Kirks.  He is also survived by favorite uncle Daniel Leary and dear friends Alfred Cilcius and his wife Lora, and Dawn Horne.  Philip leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him very much.

We thank the staff at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House for their support and care.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday January 14 at 9:30 AM followed by an 11:00 AM Funeral Mass at St Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62) North Reading.  Calling  hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home on Sunday January 13 from 1:00 to 3:30 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to:  The American Diabetes Association, 10 Speen Street, 2nd floor, Framingham, MA  01710.

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Betty  J.  (Raymond)  Souza  -  69,  of North Reading and formerly of  Madawaska, ME, died unexpectedly at Beverly Hospital on Thursday, January 3, 2013.  She was the beloved wife of the late Augusto F. Souza, Jr.

Born in Caribou, ME on June 4, 1943.  She was the daughter of the late Urbain  Herbie”  and Cecile (Lagasse) Raymond.  She was raised in Madawaska, ME and was  a  graduate of Madawaska High School.  She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 32 years and was a member of the North Reading Senior Center. 

Betty loved singing, karaoke, scrapbooking, bingo and especially her cottage in Maine.  She had love for others,  accepted everyone for who they were,  a mother to everyone and she was kind and gentle.

Family members include her sons, Benedict Souza and his wife Arlene,  Kenneth Souza and his girlfriend Nancy Puchtler, all of North Reading,  Augusto F. Souza and his wife Jackie of Wilmington; her daughter,  Michelle Souza-Jones and her boyfriend Chuck Elckemeyer of Ohio;  her brother,  John Raymond of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada;   sisters, Carol Albert of Madawaska, ME,  Pat Lawrie of Tewksbury,  Louise Hallock of FL,  Jackie Petranek  of CT,  Lynn LaBonty of CA;  two grandchildren,  Hunter and Maximus.

Funeral service at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading  on Wednesday, January 9 at 10:30 AM.  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 the charity of one’s choice.croswellfuneralhome.com

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Angelina  T.  (Ragnetti)  Brewster – 95, of North Reading, died after a brief illness, at the South East Georgia Health System in St. Marys, Georgia,  on January 1, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick E. Brewster, Jr.

Born in Chicago, IL on August 22, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Attilio and Maria M. (Gnecco) Ragnetti. She was a resident of North Reading for the past 56 years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.  Angelina worked for  Compugraphics  in Wilmington for thirteen years and she retired in 1982.

Angelina had a zest for life and a great love for her family and friends.

Family members include her loving daughter, Bette Lou Petralia and her husband Victor of St. Marys, GA; her granddaughter,  Kristen Petralia of London, England; sisters, Esther Mancini of Bedford,  Rita McAleavey of Stoneham,  the late Ann Antle and Emma Zaggarella.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, January 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 Thursday from 4 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to:  Mystic Valley Elder Services, 19 Riverview Business Park, 300 Commercial Street, Malden, MA 02148. croswellfuneralhome.com

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Cynthia  L. (Godsoe) Hauver  - 53,  of  North Reading and formerly of Billerica, died Friday, December 28, 2012, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Waltham, MA on December 1, 1959.  She was raised in Billerica and was a graduate of Billerica Memorial High School, Class of 1977.

Cindy worked as an Electronic Processor for MA/com in Lowell for twenty five years and has been a resident of North Reading for the over thirty years.  She was a member of the Messiah Lutheran  Church in Lynnfield  and Local Heroes in Wilmington.

She had such a big heart, and loved to cook for her family and friends.  She loved cribbage, dice, LRC, and just hanging with family and friends. Cindy was a Jack of all trades, she could take apart anything and fix it. She enjoyed fishing, family, motorcycles,  gardening  and  volunteering with Helping Hands.

Family members include her loving husband of twenty nine years to Peter Hauver;  her daughter, Elizabeth E. Hauver and son, Austen N. Hauver, all of North Reading;  her father, Donald E. Godsoe, Sr. of Marlborough and her late mother, Edith (Miller) Godsoe;  brothers, Donald E. Godsoe, Jr. of Lowell,  Harold B. Godsoe of Gardner,  Edward Godsoe of Pepperell, Nathan Godsoe of Framingham ;  sisters, Deborah Brookfield of So. Burlington, VT, Theresa Wilson of Bass Lake, CA,  Lori Godsoe of Derry, NH  and  Sally Pearson-Langlais, of Derry, NH;   special brother-in-law,  Rick Hauver of Ketchikan, Alaska  and  many nieces, nephews and countless friends.

Funeral service at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 708 Lowell St., Lynnfield,  on Saturday,  January 5  at 10 AM.  Calling hours will be at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Friday, January  4 from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Breast Cancer Wellness Group, Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803 ,  c/o  Deborah Smulian- Siegel. croswellfuneralhome.com

 

 

 

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Gilbert  F. “Red”  Socia  - 85, of Methuen and formerly of Lawrence, passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 26, 2012.

Born in Island Falls, Maine on June 30,1927, he was the son of the late Augustus and  Justine Leah (Potvin) Socia.  He was raised and attended school in Island Falls, Maine. Gilbert worked as a shipper for the Watts Regulator in Lawrence for 43 years.  He was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II and a member of the 612th AAF Base Unit.

Gilbert had a kind and generous heart, who showed unconditional love to his family and friends. He connected with others through storytelling and laughter. He had an unforgettable personality.

He loved reading about history, science and aviation. He also appreciated art, music and baseball. He played the harmonica and enjoyed singing.  Gilbert attended the Riverside Assembly of God in Methuen for many years.

Family members include his loving wife of  30 years, Thelma M. (Croswell) Socia; his sons, John Young of Bridgewater and Allan Finnegan of Winchendon;  his daughters,  Lynne Messer and her husband Jeffrey of Methuen, Paula Loring and her husband James of Greer, SC and Donna Pavlosky of Nashua, NH.  Also survived by eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Services will be private.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Nevins Alzheimer’s Family Care Center, 12 Ingalls Court, Methuen, MA 01844 (978)682-3582.  Arrangements  are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. croswellfuneralhome.com

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Paul  A. Hardiman,  NRFD  -  69, of Reading, formerly of North Reading and Medford, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 12, 2012.

 Born in  Medford, MA  on  May 24,1943.  He was the son of the late Albert J. and Frances (Sliney) Hardiman.  He was raised in Medford and was a graduate of Malden Catholic High School and Merrimack College.

Paul was a self employed carpenter for many years and an active Call Firefighter   for the North Reading Fire Department for over 39 years. He was a member of St. Patrick Parish in Stoneham, where he served as an usher for many years.

He was the President of the North Reading Firefighter’s Relief Association, member of the  Massachusetts Antique Fire Apparatus Association, Mystic Valley Railway Historical Society, Boston & Maine Railway Historical Society and Private Rail Car Owners of America.

Paul was a true gentleman, family man and friend to all. He loved all types of trains, both full size and models  and  also antique fire trucks. 

Family members include his loving wife Marilyn A. (Mullen) Hardiman;  his sons, Daniel Hardiman of North Reading, Scott Hardiman and his wife Dianne of Londonderry, NH,  Michael Campbell of Salem, NH and the late Timothy Hardiman;  daughters, Laura Hardiman of Jefferson, NH and Deborah Stacey of Haverhill.  Also survived by 8 cherished grandchildren, Casey, Cody, Damon, Dalton, Eliot, Kevin, Allison and Sean.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, December 18 at 8:15 AM, followed by a 10 AM Funeral Mass at St. Patrick Parish,  71 Central Street in Stoneham.  Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4 to 8 PM. Burial  will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  North Reading Firefighter’s Relief Association, 152 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864. 

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Mary  A.  (Miezwa)  Boudreau – 88, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield and Melrose, died Wednesday,  December 12, 2012,  at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Wakefield, MA on May 30, 1924, she was one of seven children.  Mary was daughter of the late Peter Miezwa, who was formerly of Poland and Anna (Cizekova) Miezwa, formerly of the Czech Republic.

After the death of her husband Henry P. Porter, she built her home in North Reading  in 1954  and remarried Millet I. Boudreau, who later died in 2000.

Mary worked for Hysil Industries in Wakefield and later in Lawrence and Andover. she was a floor lady, that set up different patterns of Christmas rolls, bows and tinsel for packing.

Mary was member of St. Theresa’s Church,  North Reading Historical Society and  was active at the North Reading Senior Center.  She received recognition for her volunteer worked, serving meals, from the Mystic Valley Elder Services.  Mary  enjoyed serving veterans during the Veterans Day Celebration, for those who served our country.  

Mary enjoyed ceramics and bowling for many years on a league. She loved many family cookouts, trips to Foxwood  and the many card games at her home with dear friends.  She traveled  all through the U.S. and Europe, including Hawaii and Portugal. She visited Prague many times and stayed with her family.

Family members include, her loving daughter,  Bonita  A. Burke of North Reading, who she resided with and her son, Roger H. Porter of Maine and a grandson, Michael P. Burke of Stamford, CT.  Also survived by many that where very devoted to Mary during her illness, John J. Morris of Swampscott  and  Raye Pitts of North Reading; nieces and nephews, Judy Bergeron and husband, Rene of Peabody;   Marianne Goding  and  Bernard Miezwa, both of Danvers and Ronald Miezwa of SC.

Services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her 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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David  P.  Donnelly – 77, of North Reading, formerly of Lexington and Arlington, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford.

Born in Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada  on October 16, 1935.  He was the son of the late Francis  E., Sr. and Ethel McCall (Browne) Donnelly.  He was a graduate of Arlington High School, Class of 1953.

He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict and served from 1955 to 1963. 

David worked as an electrical technician for many years for General Electric Company and he later retired from Parametrics in Waltham.  David enjoyed spending time on the computer.

Family members include his brother, Francis E. Donnelly, Jr. and his wife Margaret M. of North Reading;  nieces and nephews,  Deborah Donnelly of North Reading;  Diane McLaughlin of Middleton;  Thomas Donnelly of Derry, NH;  Jim Donnelly of Beverly  and  Michael Donnelly of Renton, WA.  Also survived by five grand nephews and one grand niece.

Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-9376  or to  Alzheimer’s  Association,  311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. croswellfuneralhome.com

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Dorothy  A.  (Mearns)  Reed  -  96, of North Reading, formerly of Melbourne, FL and Mystic, CT, died Tuesday evening, November 13, 2012,  at the Meadow View Care and Rehabilitation Center in North Reading.  She was the beloved wife of the late Walter G. Reed, Jr.

Born in Westerly, RI on November 18, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice A. (Murray) Mearns.  She was a graduate of Westerly High School and the Connecticut Dental Assistant Certification Program.

Dorothy worked for many years as a Dental Assistant for Dr. Wilson, D.D.S., Dr. Trent Repko, D.D.S. and Dr. Sweet, D.D. S, all of Mystic, CT.  She was a resident of North Reading for the past 23 years.  Dorothy  was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church and belonged to the Friendship Group.  She was a member of the Hillview Country Club (Lady’s Tuesday League) in North Reading, Elmridge Golf Club in Stonington, CT  and  Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, FL.

Dorothy was always friendly and had an optimistic attitude.  She was always outgoing and very loving to her family and friends.  She was very generous to her son, daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a person, that one  would be proud to be with  and  she had an excellent sense of humor.  Dorothy enjoyed golfing, boating, knitting and reading.

Family members include her loving son, Walter G. Reed, III and his wife Karen of Pawcatuck, CT  and daughter, Aldeane R. Bennett and her husband Alan of North Reading;  sister-in-law, Janet Mearns of Westerly, RI;  late brothers, William, George and Robert Mearns  and  late sisters, Jessie M. and Mary LaPere.  8 grandchildren,  Lezlie Gallagher and husband Stephen of Tewksbury,  Bruce Bennett and wife Vicki of No. Weare, NH,  Andrew Bennett and wife Ester of Atkinson, NH,  Matthew Bennett and wife Meredith of Cornish, ME,  Jeffrey Reed of Westerly, RI,  Walter G. Reed, IV,  Jennifer (Reed) Dugas  and husband Brandon  and  Aimee Reed, all of Pawcatuck, CT.  14 great grandchildren,  Elizabeth, Aaron, Adam, Elias, Kylie, Ethan, Evelyn, Thora, Tristan, Jacob, Kaitlynn, Nicholas, Ryan and Kyle.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service with be held at River Bend Cemetery in Westerly, RI on Saturday, November 24, at 11 AM.  There will be no funeral service or calling hours.          In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to: Meadow View Care & Rehabilitation / Solana Unit, 134 North St., North Reading, MA 01864  or to  Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading, croswellfuneralhome.com 

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Paula  (Lovasco)  Carcia  - 96, of North Reading and formerly of Medford, MA, died Thursday, November 8, 2012,  at Meadow View Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late  Paul Carcia.

Born in Boston, MA on August 8, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and  Gracia (Aiello) Lovasco.  Paula has been a resident of North Reading for the past four years.  She was a member of St. Theresa’s Church and the Son’s of Italy.

Paula worked as a stitcher in the Garment Industry in Boston for many years and was a homemaker.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a sister to her family.  Paula remained in touch with all of her family and friends to the end.  She always was faithful to her religion.

Family members include her loving sons, Peter Carcia and his wife Eileen of Wilmington, Delaware  and  Salvatore Carcia and his wife Priscilla of North Reading,  her sister, Katherine Farinella of Somerville, also survived by ten grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.  She was the mother of the late Paula Moccia.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, (Rt.62) North Reading on Tuesday, November 13, at 10:30 AM.  Visitation will be held at church, prior to the Funeral Mass from 10 AM to 10:20 AM.  Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Meadow View Care and Rehabilitation Center, 134 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. croswellfuneralhome.com

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John  W.  “Smitty  Smith  -  88, of North Reading and formerly of Reading, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 7, 2012, of natural causes and was surrounded by his family.

Born in Reading, MA on  July 18,1924.  He was the son of the late James and Sylvia (Babine) Smith. He was raised and attended school in Reading. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II.  He was a Sergeant and served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and American Theater Campaigns, he served from 1943 to 1946.

He was a businessman and a fifty year resident of North Reading.  He owned and operated two service stations, Smitty’s Gulf Station and Smitty’s Texaco Station, both located on Main Street.  John was a member of St. Theresa’s Church and served as an usher for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club and a Charter Member of the Loyal Order of Moose.

John  loved cars and tools, he was an avid Patriot and Red Sox fan.  He enjoyed reading various newspapers and watching TV in his later years. He was known to be easy going, he loved people and animals, he had a great sense of humor, he enjoyed yard work and was always young at heart.  He loved his family and especially his grandchildren, Jason and Suzy.

Family members include his loving wife of 69 years, Filomena (D’ Ambrosio) Smith;  his children, Phyllis Dalby and her husband Clive of Andover and Gary Smith of North Reading;  sisters, Gladys Cassiola of Reading and Ruth Bougoise of Wakefield;  he was the brother of the late James Smith, Jr., Isabelle Deniso, Pearl Beighley and Doris O’Rouke;  cherished grandchildren, Suzanne Holland of Chicago and Jason Smith of Florida;  great granddaughter, Jasmine Smith of Florida;  step grandson, Julian Dalby of North Andover and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, October 13, from  9:00 to 10:30 AM, followed by a 11:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt.62), North Reading. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or to MSPCA, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.

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Duncan  D.  Mutch – 92,  of Colrain, formerly of Charlemont and North Reading, died at his home on  Saturday,  September 29, 2012.

Born in Berdec, Nova Scotia on April 7,1920, he was the son of the late John E. and Elsie M. (MacKay) Mutch.  He was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran and a member of the Coast Guard Auxillary.

Duncan worked for many years as a general contractor. He was a resident of North Reading for many years and was the owner of Pinecroft Farms, where he raised Champion Quarter Horses. He also served as a former Building Inspector. In Charlemont  he was a former selectman, member of the Lions Club,  a Deacon at Maranatha Bible Chapel and receiver of the Doc Charles E. Streeter Citizenship Award for volunteering.

Duncan loved gardening, animals, nature and was known to be big hearted and a giving person.

Family members include his loving son, Jack S. Mutch of North Andover;  daughters, Linda E. Daley and her husband Stanton of Andover;  Barbara E. Parow of Peabody  and Susan M. Mutch of Charlemont;  he was the former husband of  Karen M. (Riley) Mutch of North Andover and the late Gertrude M. (Dillon) Mutch;  sisters, Mary Denning of Charlemont and Irene Freeman of Newburyport,   late brother, George R. Mutch,  late sisters, Alfreda E. Taylor, Jessie I. Wilson and Elsie F. Brown;  grandchildren,  Michael D. Parow, Lisa (Daley) Cordima,  Andrea (Daley) Duncanson and Ashley Daley;  great grandchildren, Kayla Parow and Riley Cordima;  his close nephew, Scott Mutch of  Belchertown.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews and Red his Golden Retriever and faithful companion to the end.

Funeral service at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING on Saturday,  October 6, at 10:30 AM.  Calling hours will be on Friday from 5 to 8 PM. Interment  will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., PO Box 9376, Framingham, MA 01701  or to the charity of one’s choice.

Mary  H.  (Rezendes)  Simone  -  84, of Andover, formerly of Arlington, died Sunday, September 23, 2012, at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill.

Born in Somerville, MA on March 1,1928.  She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Waldemira C. (Sousa) Rezendes. 

Mary worked for many years as a secretary.  She has been a resident of Andover for the past 17 years  and  a member of the Martin’s Pond Union Baptist Church in North Reading.   

Mary was very compassionate and known for her sense of humor.  She enjoyed playing the piano, oil painting, writing short stories, sewing and needle work, walking  and  living life.

Family members include her loving husband, The Reverend Joseph Simone,  three granddaughters  and  one great granddaughter.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 25 at 1 PM, at the Martin’s Pond Union Baptist Church,  4 Cogswell Road, North Reading. 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. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Croswellfuneralhome.com

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Thomas Nagle – 54,  of Brighton, MA, died peacefully on Sept. 19, 2012, after a four year battle with brain cancer.  

   He was born in Boston, MA  on  July 8,1958.  He was a life long resident of Brighton.

 Thomas was a very warm, friendly and compassionate person.  He was a great story teller and had a great sense of humor.

   Family members include, his Loving  mother, Elizabeth (Woods) Nagle of Burlington and his late father, John L. Nagle;   brothers,  John Nagle and his wife Diane of Wellesley; James Nagle and his wife Beth of Lexington;  Charles Nagle and his wife Christine of Bradford and the late Robert Nagle;  sisters, Elizabeth Brown and her husband, James of Billerica;  Margaret Meehan and Paul of Lexington;  Mary Nagle-Butts and Rob of Concord and the late Catherine Nagle-Kataftos.  Also survived by his brother-in-law, Achilles Kataftos of Lynnfield;  his special friend, Susan Ihly of WA  and many nieces and nephews.

   Funeral services will be private.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  The Development Office,  Pine Street Inn,  444 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA, 02118. Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. croswellfuneralhome.com

Judith A. Martin – Sept. 18, 2012

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Gillette  B.  Knight  -  77, of  Reading, formerly of North Reading ,Wakefield , West Peabody and Illinois, died Sunday, September 16, 2012 at the Life Care Center in Stoneham.  He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara J. (Loubris) Knight.

Born in Melrose, MA  on April 13, 1935 , he was the son of the late Walter G. and Louise (Blanchard) Knight.

Gil was raised and attended school in Wakefield.  He was a graduate of Wakefield High School and Boston University and worked for Delta Airlines for 44 years as an airline mechanic.

Gil was a member of The First Parish Congregational Church in Wakefield for over 50 years and a resident of North Reading for 36 years.

Family members include his loving son,  Scott Knight and his wife Dana and granddaughter, Brianna  and  grandson Casey of Andover.  He was the father 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.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. croswellfuneralhome.com

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John  Joseph  Walsh – 28,  died unexpectedly on September 9, 2012 in Pepperell MA.

Joe grew up in Melrose and Middleton MA. He attended Masconomet High School. He worked for many years in construction although his talent and passion was masonry. He most recently worked for Babin Landscaping as a mason in Pepperell.  Joe was known for his contagious smile, sense of humor and his ability to make friends anywhere he went. He would help anyone, anytime, whether friend or stranger. The lives of the those he touched will be forever changed by his loss. He was expecting a baby boy in December, he will now forever watch over him.

He will be sadly missed by his sister Melissa and husband Sean McGrail. His beloved nephews Ryan Tragakis, Robert McGrail and Gavin McGrail all of Amesbury. He also leaves his beloved extended family Christina and Brian Cleary from Pepperell, Tony Bertone and family of Danville NH and Ryan McCarthy of Middleton.

Memorial service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, September 17 at 7 PM.  Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to his family, to benefit his unborn son.

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Martin  A. Butt – 27, of Reading, died unexpectedly on September 9,2012.

He was born in Methuen, MA on November 7, 1984. He was raised in Reading and attended Reading Memorial High School.

Martin was a carpenter and he worked for his father doing construction, since he was 18 years old.

Martin had a big heart and a wonderful sense of humor. He was a loving son and brother and a friend to anyone that was lucky enough to know him. He was a skilled craftsman and took pride in his work. He was blessed in that he excelled at everything he tried. He was naturally athletic, a  gifted artist and had an energy that could light up a room.

Family members include his loving parents, Martin J. Butt and Stephanie F. (Bakas) Butt of Reading;  sisters, Joscelin Butt of Reading and Allison Butt of Hudson, NH;  his girlfriend, Stephanie Amaral of Lowell. Also survived by many aunts,  uncles and cousins.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, September 15, at 8:45 AM, followed by a 10:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt.62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Forest Glen Cemetery in Reading.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Place of Promise, P.O. Box 1132, Lowell, MA 01953.

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Timothy  A.  Wolfe  -  44, of Woburn, formerly of Beverly and Japan, died unexpectedly at his home on September 4, 2012.

Born in El Paso, Texas on February 6, 1968.  Tim was a graduate of Beverly High School  and  Bunker Hill Community College.  He was a student at U Mass  Lowell.  Tim served in the U.S. Navy from 1992 to 2008.  He worked in the Navy as an advanced welder, he served aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk and was also stationed in Yokosuka, Japan for five years.

He was devoted to establishing a new career after the U.S. Navy.  His energy was spent on getting his bachelor’s  degree and a working at the Bedford VA Hospital as a volunteer.  Tim enjoyed working on his facebook site, reading about  military ventures, action movies and traveling with his dog Kaylee. He especially enjoyed living in Japan, when he was in the Navy.

Family members include his loving mother, Alexandra “Sandra” (Flowers) Wolfe of Woburn and his late father, Laburn O. Wolfe;  his brother,  Michael D. Wolfe and his wife Nancy of North Reading;  his grandmother,  Clara Flowers of Salem, MA, he also survived by numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

His funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, September 20 at 10 AM. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Tim’s memory to: The Bedford VA Hospital, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA 01730,  Attn: Volunteering Service Act (GPF 9001).

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Stanley  F.  Short  - 92, of Andover and formerly of North Reading, passed away Monday,  August 27, 2012 at his home in Andover.

Stanley was born in London, England at St. Thomas Hospital, within the sound of Bow Bells, which made him a true “Cockney” Londoner. He was born to the late Jane and Edward Short. Stanley served with the Royal Air Force during World War II and in 1943 married Gloria Gill. Together with their children they immigrated to America in 1955. In 1957 Stanley started his own machine tool business, which he ran until he retired.

Stanley was a devoted and loving son, husband, father, and father-in-law, and especially delighted in spending time with his grandchildren. He loved to travel the world and enjoyed ballroom dancing with the Wilmington Dance Club. Stanley was also a member and former director of the English Speaking Union, a member of the French Library in Boston, North Reading Minutemen, and Quannapowitt Players. Stanley was also a Kentucky Colonel.

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

Visiting hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Thursday, September 6 from 3 to 7 PM. There will be no funeral service.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830 or to the charity of one’s choice.

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Myra  C. Beck – 96, of Rockland, formerly of  North Reading and Melrose, died Sunday, August 12, the Norwell Knoll Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Norwell.

Born in New Burn, Nova Scotia, Canada on January 5,1916, she was the daughter of the late Dennis and  AnnaBelle (MacDermid) Beck. Myra was graduate of Melrose High School and Katherine Gibbs School.

She worked as an Executive Secretary to the CEO, for AVCO in Wilmington. Myra loved to travel and to paint, mostly with oils. She was a member of the Pilot Club International, Union Congregational Church in North Reading and First Congregational Church of Rockland.

Family members include her dear cousins, Daniel Crockett of Rockland,  John Crockett of  Falmouth,  Gale Gabathuler of Livermore, CA,  Barbara MacDermid of FL,  Allen MacDermid of Hudson, NH,  Edward MacDermid of Brookline and Lesley Cibere of Situate. 

Funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, August 17 at 11 AM. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 10 to 11 AM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., North Reading, MA 01864 or to First Congregational Church of Rockland, 12 Church St., Rockland, MA  02370.

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Glennalee  (Wedge)  Hein  - 83, of North Reading, died on Friday, August 10, 2012, at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Wakefield. She was the beloved wife of the late Fred Hein.

Born in North Reading on January 15,1929,  she was the daughter of the late Clarence  and  Cherrie (Rich) Wedge.  Glenna was a lifelong resident of North Reading. She attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1948.  She was a co-owner and bookkeeper of the Heli-Welding Company in North Reading and a former elementary school teacher in Cape Cod.

She loved the outdoors, traveling across the country, yard work around the house and was always ready to go for a ride in the car especially if it was going to a casino.  Glenna was always willing to help people in need.  She could always make you laugh because she meant what she said.  

Family members include her loving sons, Fred E. Hein and his wife Linda of North Reading and Scot C. Hein and his wife Patti of Londonderry, NH;  four cherished grandchildren, Lisa M. Hein and Fred E. Hein, Jr. of North Reading, Scot C. Hein and Kathryn A. Hein of Londonderry, NH;  her sister, Marjorie Nicoll of FL and her late brother, Edward Wedge.

Funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, August 16 at 10 AM.  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 her memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.  

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Richard  P.  Leach  - 49, of Derry, NH and formerly of North Reading, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, NH, after a long illness.

Born in Lynn, MA on February 8, 1963.  He was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1981 and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

Rick worked for several restaurants in Massachusetts and in New Hampshire. He was raised in North Reading, as a youth he played,  Little League and Pop Warner Football and Youth Hockey.  He loved music and he excelled in art.  He was also a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

Family members include his loving mother, Margaret “Dot” (Ready) Leach of Jupiter, FL and was the son of the late Frank H. Leach;  brothers, James Leach of Jupiter, FL and Daniel Leach of West Palm Beach, FL;  sisters, Nancy Brooking and her husband Michael of Methuen;  Debra DeFranzo and her husband Thomas of Kingston, NH and Diane Green and her husband Robert of Derry, NH.  He is also survived by many cousins and  six nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, August 7 at 11 AM.  Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 10 to 11 AM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to, the charity of one’s choice.

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Catherine R. (Fitzmaurice) Campilio  -  59, of North Reading, died peacefully, Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers, after a courageous decade-long battle with amyloidosis.

Born in Winchester MA on September 17, 1952, she was the daughter of Walter and Lorraine (Martell) Fitzmaurice. Catherine graduated from North Reading High School in 1970, worked as a sales rep. then owned and operated a successful currier service over the past 20 years. She was raised in North Reading, spent many years living in Middleton, moving back to North Reading 6 years ago.

Catherine had a passion for life. She embraced each day with an energy that was contagious, making people smile wherever she went. Her pastimes included bird watching, gardening, cooking, knitting, and she was also a very talented seamstress.

She was dedicated to her family, especially her grandchildren Claudia and Mateo. They gave her the strength, hope and courage she needed to get through some of her toughest days.

She is survived by her loving husband Frank Campilio of 41 years; daughter Lisa Corcoran and husband Shane of York, ME; parents Walter and Lorraine Fitzmaurice of North Reading; her sisters Patty Fitzmaurice of RI, Donna Smith of Hollis, NH, Sharon Sullivan of Dracut, MA, Marie Darling of Newmarket, NH, and Brenda Migliaccio of Barrington, RI; brothers, Michael Fitzmaurice of Billerica and Gerard Fitzmaurice of North Reading; beloved grandchildren Claudia and Mateo of York, ME; and several nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a Memorial Donation made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor,  Boston, MA 02210  or  Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Alice  V.  (St. George)  Mercurio  -  92, of Reading, formerly of North Reading and East Boston, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Woodbriar of Wilmington.  She was the beloved wife of the late George Mercurio.

Born in Boston, MA on August 14,1919,  she was the daughter of the late  Albert L. and Madeline M. (Laracy) St. George.  Raised in East Boston, she attended the Assumption School, through eighth grade and was a graduate  of Fitton High School. 

Alice worked for the General Electric Company in East Boston, during World War II and then was a homemaker after the war.  Alice spoke French and Italian, she loved  crocheting, playing bingo, cooking and crossword puzzles.  She enjoyed family get togethers, especially on Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day  and  Thanksgiving. 

Alice has been a resident of Reading for the past twenty years and a former resident of North Reading for many years,  where  she was a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

Family members include her loving sons, Ronald Mercurio and his wife Kathleen of Danvers and George Mercuri and his wife Anna M. of Chelmsford; her daughter, Madeline Lord and her husband Robert of North Reading;  brothers, Albert St. George of Billerica and Herbert St. George of Hope Mills, NC;  sisters, Helen Kochocki of Saugus, Catherine McCarty of Hampton, NH and Madeline McGowan of South Yarmouth;  she was the sister of the late Patrick, John, James and Richard  St. George.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Saturday,  July 7 at 10:00 AM, followed by a 11:30 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 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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Dorothy  E.  (Buckley)  Neth  - 92, of North Reading, died Tuesday, June 19, at Wingate at Reading. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick S. Neth.

Born in Boston, MA on August 22,1919, she was the daughter of the late Edward L.  and Beda (Olson) Buckley.  Dorothy was a graduate of East Boston High School, Class of 1939 and she later attended business school.  She was 57 year resident of North Reading and a member of the Union Congregational Church for many years.

Dorothy was a retired 34 year Librarian for the Flint Memorial Library in North Reading.  She was a Children’s Librarian for 30 years and a Story Lady for 32 years, she retired in 1991.  She influenced a few generations of preschoolers, with Friday morning story hour. Dorothy was instrumental to starting the Book Worm Support Group for the Children’s Room.

Dorothy was dedicated to her loving family, her main interest was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Family members include her loving  son, Frederick S. Neth and his fiancé Mary Lou McNichol of Peabody,  her daughters, Patricia Olivia Wallace and her husband Donald B. of Chelmsford and the late Pamela Jane Sergeant. Cherished grandchildren,  Timothy Wallace,  Heather Cady,  Melissa Bowden,  Joshua Wallace  and  Meghan Howe.  Great grandchildren, Griffin and Marcus Cady, Zachary, Caroline, Noah, Grace and Liam Wallace.  She was the sister of the late Henry Coughlin and Thelma Tehan.

Funeral service will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading on Saturday, June 23 at 10 AM.  Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Friday 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: Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864.

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George  J.  Nolan,  Jr.  -  62, of Manchester, NH, formerly of Derry, NH, Alton, NH and North Reading, MA, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Bedford Hills Care and Rehabilitation Center in Bedford , NH.

Born in Cambridge, MA on December 4, 1949,  he was the son of the late George J., Sr.  and  Elinor C. (McKinnon) Nolan.  He was raised in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1967.  George  was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict,  from 1967 to 1971 and he served aboard the U.S.S. Warrington.  He later served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1984 to 1987 at Fort Devens.

George worked for many years as a welder and pipefitter. He worked for the Malden Mills in Lawrence,  East Boston Navy Yard and for Elston Welding in North Reading. 

He loved coin collecting, he was a diehard Bruins Fan, he enjoyed motorcycles, gun collecting, photography and music.  He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Knights of Columbus, No. 13026, both in Litchfield, NH.

George loved his family wholeheartedly. He was a devoted father and an amazing grandfather.

Family members include his loving wife of 28 years, Karen A. (Holbert) Nolan;  his cherished daughters, Tina Marie Goodnow of Salem, NH,  Lyndsey Brooke Nolan and Cassie Joan Nolan, both of Manchester, NH;  his brother, Edward Nolan and wife Jeanne of Londonderry, NH;  his sister, Mary Alyce Riddinger and her husband Bob of Pelham, NH;  his mother-in-law, Joan Holbert of Peabody and his late father-in-law, Bernard Holbert.  Seven grandchildren, Cody, Taylor, Aiden,  Nikolas, Alex, Logan and Landon.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, June 18, 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 Sunday, June 17 from 4 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: American Diabetes Association, 330  Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110.

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Yolanda  L. (Piccirilli)   Fornari – 87, of Malden and formerly of Medford, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday,  June 11, 2012. 

Born in Sangiadani, Italy  on March 8, 1925,  she was the daughter of the late Frank  and  Christina Piccirilli.

Yolanda was a maintenance worker for the New England Memorial Hospital in Stoneham and she also worked for the Converse Rubber Company in Malden.

She was a homemaker and a devoted mother and grandmother.  Yolanda owned her own thrift shop, she enjoyed yard sales and flea markets.

Family members include her loving son, Dennis Dotolo and his wife Jean of North Reading;  her sister, Lena DiGiantommaso of  Medford.  Also survived by five grandchildren and five great  grandchildren.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, June 16, 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 Friday from 5 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to:  American Cancer Society,  30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA  01701.

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Mark  A. “Eagle” Legere – 65, of Salem, NH and formerly of North Reading, died May 31, 2012,  at Manchester, NH Veterans Hospital.

Born in Newton, MA on April 26,1947. He was the son of the late Denis and Lillian (Hastings) Legere. Mark was raised in North Reading and attended North Reading High School.

He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He did two tours in Vietnam, he was a Corporal and he served from 1966 to 1970. Mark received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal w/3*, Vietnamese Campaign Medal and a Combat Action Ribbon.

Mark was a retired truck driver and owner/operator of Al Sweet Trucking for 15 years.

He enjoyed NASCAR, Thompson Speedway Modified "Double Deuce" Racing, motorcycles, and all sorts of Shenanigans and Tom Foolery. He can be remembered for his great sense of humor, love for his children and generosity to everyone he knew.

Family members include his loving son, Denis Legere and his fiance’ Tammy Moran of Auburn; his daughter, Katie Roy and her husband Luke of North Reading;  brother, Alan Legere of Marshfield and sister Paula Legere of Florida.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Wednesday, June 6, from 6 to 8 PM. There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Development & The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445-9924.

 

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James  E.  Tryder, Sr. – 87, of Reading and formerly of North Reading, died Sunday, May 27, 2012 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill.  He was the loving husband of 65 years to the late Evelyn A. (Bragg)  Tryder, who died on February 27, 2012.

Born in Chelsea, MA on August 3,1924,  he was the son of the late William M. B. Tryder and Annie (Flavin) Tryder. He was raised and educated in Chelsea.

Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17 years old. As a member of the 3rd Infantry Division, he fought in Amphibious landings at Sicily, Salerno and Anzio. He was also with the 85th Infantry Division as an airplane mechanic.

Jim worked as a carpenter and as a general contractor for many years.

Jim Loved to play the piano and sing. He also played guitar and banjo. He enjoyed deep sea fishing and traveling.  He truly loved the Florida Keys.

Family members include his sons, James E. Tryder, Jr. of North Reading, Eric C. Tryder of Beverly and Sean M. Tryder of San Francisco, CA;  daughters, Diane M. Davis and her husband James of Benton, KY,  Donna M. Rogers and her husband Theodore of MD,  Susan J. Cyr of Raymond, NH,  Pamela J. Mariano of Deltona, FL,  Sharon L. Bellegarde of  Kamyela, HI  and Denise Washburn and husband Danny of Salem, NY;  his brothers, Robert Tryder of Reading  and  John Tryder and his wife Helen of Chelsea;  his sister, Anna Berner and her husband Norman of Andover.  Also survived by 23 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews

A private memorial  service will be held a later date. There will be no calling hours.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading. Croswellfuneralhome.com

 

Ruth  M.  (Casey)  Dillon – 78, of North Reading and formerly of Cambridge, died at her home on Thursday, May 24, 2012.  She was the wife of the late Charles E. Dillon.

Born in Cambridge, MA on  January 19, 1934.  She was the daughter of the late Leo and Ethel Ann (Enos) Casey.  She was raised and attended school in Cambridge and a former resident for over fifty years.

Ruth worked for the Cambridge Public Library for over thirty years, she was the Director of Senior Services. She always made everyone smile and was always loyal.

Family members include her Loving children, Charles E. Dillon, Jr. of North Reading, John Dillon and Nancy Thornton.  Grandchildren,  Jennifer, Penny,  Adam, Amanda  and  Alexis.

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

 

Daniel  F.  Morrow  -  71, of North Reading, died Monday, May 14, 2012, at the Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Stoneham, MA on June 13,1940, he was the son of the late Albert E., Sr. and Mary (McCarthy) Morrow.  Daniel attended St. Augustine School in Andover and North Reading Public Schools. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam era Veteran, serving from 1962 to 1967. 

Daniel  worked as a plumber for the Magee and Donnelly Company and Harold Pike Plumbing and Heating Company in North Reading.  He later worked as a truck driver for many years.  He has been a lifelong resident of North Reading,  a member of the Loyal Order of Moose in North Reading and a member of the  World War II Reinactment.

He always made himself available to help others and enjoyed spending time with his grandson.  He loved driving his 1945 World War II Jeep in local parades and traveling to Germany for vacation with his wife.

Family members include his loving wife of 47 years, Sonja H. (Schmidt) Morrow;  his sons, David Woodland of North Reading  and  Daniel F. Morrow, Jr. of Sandown, NH; his daughter: Mary-Ann Blaikie and her husband Dennis of Wakefield, MA; his twin brother James Morrow of Tyngsboro and his sister Jean Ivester of North Reading; his grandson, Michael Blaikie of Wakefield; he was the brother of the late, Albert E. Morrow, Jr.,  Eleanor Bonfanti and Mary Burt.

Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.

 

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DOROTHY  E.  (MULLEY)  ALLEN  - 92, of  North Reading formerly of Wakefield, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at Wingate at Reading.

Born in Chelsea, MA on May 1,1920, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Mary Jane (Butt) Mulley.  She was a graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1939.

Dorothy was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse and a Nursing Home Administrator. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 25 years.

Family members include her loving sons,  Paul W. Allen and his wife Lorna P. Allen             of North Reading  and  Richard L. Allen of Santa Cruz, CA;  her daughter, Barbara Martinez of Albuquerque, New Mexico;  sisters, Eileen MacDougall of San Jose, CA,  Mary Perry of Effingham, IL and Marjorie Ross of Winter Haven, FL. Also survived by four grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street on Friday, May 18  from 6 to 8 PM.  There will be no funeral service.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Charity of one’s choice.

 

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Wayne  Eaton  Kittredge - Born February 17, 1946, died peacefully at home in his sleep on May 5, 2012.

 

Wayne graduated from Reading Memorial High School in 1963 and then from the University of Massachusetts in 1974 with a BS in Entomology. In 1970, Wayne received an honorable discharge from the army after serving for two years.

 

Wayne lived most of his adult life at Martins Pond in North Reading and loved boating, fishing, skating, swimming and water skiing there. Wayne had interests and abilities that included, but was not limited to science, art, nature, music, sports, woodworking and family. A member of the Rock Garden Society, Wayne designed and built many beautiful rock gardens. Wayne’s first love was art, in multiple mediums. Creative pottery, watercolors and drawings were part of his repertoire but painting was his strong suit. Wayne was a very generous person and gave away much of his best work. His dedication to his mother in her last years will not be forgotten by family members.

 

Wayne was predeceased by his father Allen Kittredge and mother Dorothy (Eaton) Kittredge. He is survived by his brother Glenn and his wife Deborah of Allenstown, NH, his brother John Kittredge and his wife Patricia of Hudson, NH, his brother Walter Kittredge and his wife Kristen of North Reading as well as eight nephews and nieces and five grand nephews and nieces.

 

A memorial service will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street,   North Reading on Friday, May 18th at 10:30 AM. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to, creativeartsforkids.org, an art organization in

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Damien  Wallace  Mooreside-Doucette, Infant

Stillborn son of  Nathan R. Mooreside and Kimberly S. Doucette of Londonderry, NH, died April 22, 2012, at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH.

Besides his parents, family members include his loving grandparents,  John and Kathy Doucette of Londonderry, NH, formerly of North Reading  and  Suzanne Mooreside of Auburn, NH;  great grandmothers, Dianne Casey and Elizabeth Bussey;  auntie, Kayla Mooreside;  uncles, Jesse and Troy Doucette;  great uncles and aunts,  Mark  and Jaime Bourgeois  and  Marie Doucette; he is also loved by many other, aunts, uncles and cousins.  He is predeceased by his great grandfather, Wallace Casey in 2006.

Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Monday, April 30 at 10:30 AM,  followed by a 11 AM graveside service at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

Janice  A.  Cronje  -  68, of  Danvers, formerly of Belchertown and North Reading, died Friday, April 19, 2012, at  the Lahey Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Brighton, MA on April 21,1943, she was the daughter of the late Herman B. and Helen A. (Thieman) Cronje.

Janice attended the TILL Inc. Day Program in Chelsea and has been a resident of Danvers for the past twenty years.

Family members include her loving sister, Ruth C. (Cronje) McGlothlin of Sierra Vista, Arizona and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Jeanne E. (Cronje) Clark. 

Memorial service will be held at the Martin’s Pond Union Baptist Church, 4 Cogswell Road, North Reading on Saturday, April 28 at 10:30 AM.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Martin’s Pond Union Baptist Church, 4 Cogswell Road, North Reading, MA 01864. 

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 Florence  I.  (Neal)  Carpenter – 89, of North Reading, formerly of Charlestown, died Sunday, April 22,2012, at  the  Meadow View Care and Rehabilitation in North Reading.  She was the beloved wife of the late Walter F. Carpenter.

Born in East Boston, MA on May 31,1922, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Edith I. (Swenson) Neal.

She was raised in North Reading and she attended the L.D.  Batchelder School. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 84 years.  Florence  was a housewife and mother.  She had brief employment in a shoe factory and as a sales clerk in Woolworth’s 5 & 10 Store in Reading.

She was known for her loving and caring nature.  She was a homebody and her family and home, were her life. She had a love for animals, especially her little dog Nina.  She had many interest and hobbies, ranging from woodworking, music, yodeling,  playing the accordion  and the organ.  She also replaced the motor in a 1937 Plymouth.  Florence enjoyed gardening, sewing, drawing, painting, cooking and baking.  She had won prizes for her outstanding crochet work, she could make just about anything, that she set her mind to, even without a pattern or instructions.  When her husband went off to war, she cared for a stable of horses.

Family members include her loving son, Gary Carpenter and his wife Angel of Sugar Hill, GA;  daughters, Linda I. Carpenter of Peabody and Lee A. (Carpenter) Macneil and her partner  Jack Lavacchia of North Reading;   grandchildren, Edith Carpenter, Jessie M. Lavacchia, Stacy Mullin and the late Michelle Carpenter.  Also survived by two great grandchildren, Brodie and Skylar.

Funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, April 26, at 10:30 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 her memory to:  North Reading Elder Services,  157 Park Street, Third Meeting House on the Common, North Reading, MA 01864;  North Reading Food Pantry or Veteran’s Services, both at  235 North Street - Town Hall, North Reading, MA 01864.

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Robert E. “Bob” Brooks – 84, of North Reading, died Sunday, April 15, 2012, at the Meadow View Care and Rehabilitation Center in North Reading. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara L. (Allen) Brooks.
Born in North Reading on September 25,1927. He was the son of the late Gerald F. and Mildred (Averill) Brooks. Bob attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School, he was a lifelong resident of North Reading. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, he served from 1945 to 1948.
Bob worked for the North Reading Public Works, Water Department for many years.
Bob was known for his wit, candid demeanour, strong sense of responsibility for his family and work ethic. As a young man Bob used to enjoy softball, bowling and making model airplanes. Barb’s cooking was a great pleasure to him and of course there was an “occasional “ visit to Kitty’s Restaurant.
He loved to spend summers at the family cottage in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Canada, where he had many friends. He spent his time there fishing and of course eating his share of lobsters. He was an avid reader and enjoyed making jigsaw puzzles.
Family members include his sons, Gordon and his wife Janey of Lawrence; Bobby and his wife Kristi of Victoria, MN and Barry and his wife Nevine of Costa Mesa, CA; Daughters, Bonnie Moorcroft and her husband Julian of Sydney, Australia and Julie Newell and her husband Donald of Woburn. Fifteen grandchildren, Barry, Nathan and Heidi Brooks, Courtney, Kersten and Philip Theberge, Henry Moorcroft, Jeffrey and Katherine Newell, Audrey and Liam Brooks, Mark, Rachel, Sarah and Elizabeth Brooks. Eight great grandchildren, Mia, Ethan, Hailey, Jayson, Olivia, Jacob, Julian and Sonny. 
Funeral service at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Friday, April 20. At 10:30 AM. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: The Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, D.C. 20090-6231

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Peter  R.  Olsen -  85, of Worcester, MA, formerly of Santa Rosa, CA and North Reading, MA, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center surrounded by his loving family.

Peter is survived by his beloved wife,  Barbara Jean (McFadden) Olsen of over 61 years;  his loving children, David Olsen  and his wife, Stefanie (Kuehnel) of Corona Del Mar, CA,  Robert Olsen and his wife Maryanne (Liberatore) of Sudbury, MA  and  Nancy Cahn and her husband Thomas  of West Boylston, MA;  his daughter-in-law,  Carol (Newman) of Millis, MA;  grandchildren,  Jenny, Becca, Emily, Daniel, Kimberly, Thomas, Josh, Sarah and Danielle;  his great-grandchildren,  Annabella, Tyler, and Ryan;  his brother,  Paul and his wife Audrey.  Peter’s son,  Donald A. Olsen, died in 1989.

Peter was born in Melrose, MA in 1927, of the late Peter & Aagot Olsen.

Peter was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He was an incredibly unselfish, devoted and caring man. His life has been an inspiration for everyone who knew him.

Peter was a loving caregiver to his wife, Barbara, for many years.  He was a social man and, in a low-key way, was the life of the party.

He enjoyed keeping current with news and politics.  He loved sports and remained active and athletic, playing golf 5 days per week in his California retirement, until recently.  He was a member of the Windsor Golf Club, in Windsor, CA for 23 years and a member of the Bennett Valley Senior Men’s Golf Club in Santa Rosa, CA for 23 years.

Notwithstanding his love of golf, Peter’s number one love and priority was his family.  He was a wonderful family man who provided his family with much faith, hope and love.

Peter graduated from Melrose High School in Massachusetts in 1944, Tufts University in 1949 (Phi Beta Kappa), and earned a master’s degree in Physics from the University of Michigan in 1950.   He was a US Army Veteran of WWII, where he served from 1945-1946.  He worked at General Electric Co. in Schenectady, NY and Lynn, MA; Electronics Corporation of America (ECA) formerly of Cambridge, MA; Riley Co.  in Worcester, MA; and Optoelectronics Co.  of Petaluma, CA.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday,  April 17th at 10:30 AM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  Calling hours will be held on Monday from 6 to 8 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances may be made to Children’s Hospital of Boston at https://giving.childrenshospital.org/NetCommunity/GiftInfo.aspx?x=1, Tuft’s University at http://www.tufts.edu/, or the University of Michigan at https://dartbbncprod.dsc.umich.edu/

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Richard  E.  Pierce – 73, of North Reading, died Saturday, March 24, 2012,at Wingate at Reading.  He was a retired 33 year Firefighter for the North Reading Fire Department.

Born in Cambridge, MA on June 30, 1938.  He was the son of the late Arthur Littlehale Pierce and Ruth (Shaw) Pierce.  He was a lifelong resident of North Reading  and  was a graduate of Somerville Trade School.  He later served in the U.S. Air Force,  enlisting in October of 1956.

Richard was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church;  North Reading Lodge A.F. & A.M.;  member and Past Patron of Mt. Carmel Chapter No. 230, Order of Eastern Star. He served on both the North Reading DeMolay Chapter Advisory Board and the North Reading Assembly No. 103, International Order of Rainbow for Girls Advisory Board.

He was the former owner of the Cyclist Shop of North Reading for 20 years,  he also worked for the Monroe Fuel Company and C & W Transportation, both in North Reading. He had a strong devotion to the Fire Department and the Town of North Reading. He was an avid golfer and he loved hunting and camping.

Family members include, his loving wife of 43 years, Norma J. (Kenney) Pierce, his children, Stacie J. Pierce and Robert K. Pierce, both of Bridgewater;  brothers, Arthur Pierce and his wife Marsha of North Reading;  Charles Pierce of Tewksbury  and  Michael Pierce and his wife Pamela of North Reading;  sisters, Dorothea Smith of Mt. Airy, NC,  Alice South of Patagonia, AZ,  the late Debbie Pierce and Luanne Parshley;  sisters-in-law, Beverly Erickson and her husband Jeffrey of Houlton, ME  and  Gail Kent and her husband Gordon of Glendale, NH. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., North Reading on Saturday, March 31 at 11 AM.  Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Friday  from  4 to 8 PM. During the calling hours a Masonic Lodge Service will be held at 7 PM and an Eastern Star Service will be held at 7:30 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

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Bette (Seaman) Gore - 68, of Venice, Florida and formerly of Melrose and North Reading,  passed away on March 5, 2012.

 

She was born on August 25, 1943 in Stoneham, MA. She retired from the I.R.S. after 27 years of service. Bette was a member of N.A.R.F.A, active in various clubs and associations and member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Venice, FL.

 

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Charles; a daughter, Laurel Ehlert of North Reading; a son, Charles Jeffrey Gore of Belmont;  two sisters, Elaine Fowlie of Safety Harbor, FL and Diane Fornauf of Melrose. She also leaves behind four grandchildren.

 

A memorial gathering will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, on Saturday, March 17, from 2:00-4:00 PM. Services were held in Venice, FL on Saturday, March 10. Burial will be held in Enfield, Connecticut at a later date.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to:  Christ United Methodist Church, c/o of the Children’s Home, 1475 Center Road, Venice, Florida 34292.

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Donald  C. Sieckert – 86, of Lynnfield, formerly on Milwaukee, WI, died Monday March 5, 2012 at Sun Rise at Gardner Park in Peabody. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy A. (Prowatzke) Sieckert.

Born in Milwaukee, WI on April 30, 1925, he was the son of the late Ferdinand H. and Adelheid A. (Tetzlaff) Sieckert.  Don was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, he was a Veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, he served from 1943 to  1953. and he received the Bronze Star.  He attended the University of Wisconsin.  Don worked for many years as a mechanical designer and as a supervisor.  He worked for Instron for 19 years, General Electric Company for 19 years, also for  A.O. Smith, Square D, Harley Davidson and after his retirement he worked as a tax preparer for H & R Block.

He was an auto enthusiast and loved Nascar Racing.  He was a handyman, who could fix anything, he loved to tinker with any machinery.  Don was a long time member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Lynnfield and he served as treasurer and an usher for many years.

Family members include his loving sons, Dana J. Sieckert and his wife Sandra of Waukesha, WI  and  David J. Sieckert of Bativia, IL;  his daughter,  Donna L. Ouimet  and  her husband Roland of Beverly.  Also survived by six grandchildren, Christopher Sieckert , Michelle Rustler,  Steven Wegner,  Justin, Jonathan and Nicholas Ouimet.

His Funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday,  March 9 at 11 AM.  Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 9 to 10:45 AM. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Lynnfield. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.   

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Harold  B.  Reynolds, Jr. – 78,  of North Reading, he died peacefully at his home with family, on March 1, 2012. Originally from Wakefield, he had resided and raised his 6 children with his wife Marilyn in North Reading for over 50 years.

He proudly served in the Navy and is a veteran of the Korean War. Harold became a Draftsman/Designer working for companies such as RCA, Raytheon, Polaroid, and Computervision.  He also served as a Special Police Officer on the North Reading Department  for over 40 years.  Later in his career he was employed by Dana Perkins, Inc. and Anderson Engineering and after retirement, East Gate Liquors.

He was an active participant in the American Legion,  Past Commander of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Reading Rifle and Revolver Club, Police Station Building Committee, and Process Server Constable.

Known for his sense of humor, he will be missed by all those with whom he shared a smile and laughter.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Marilyn (Jacquard) Reynolds;   sons Raymond Reynolds and wife Becky of Steep Falls, ME;  Richard Reynolds  of Lowell;  daughters Brenda Pitcher and fiancée James Kenney of Lowell;  Kathleen Fumicello and husband Michael of Woburn;  Theresa Grover and husband Bill of Woburn;  Ellen Coleman and husband Charles of Wilmington  and  brothers Donald and James.  Among his 9 surviving grandchildren are Kelley Pitcher Taft;  Annmarie and Michael Fumicello;  Emily Ulceus and husband Patrick;  Elizabeth Reynolds;  Billy and Stephanie Grover;  Steven and Matthew Coleman and one great grandson, Aiden.

Funeral  will be held from the Croswel l Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, March 6, at 9 a.m.,  Followed by a 10:30 a.m.  Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s  Church,  63 Winter Street, (Rt.62) North Reading.  Calling hours will be held on Monday  from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Cerebral Palsy in honor of grandson Steven Coleman , 71 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472 or  at www.ucp.org

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Sadie “Eleanor” (Willard) Durfee – 94, of North Andover, formerly of North Reading, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at the Meadows in No. Andover. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. Durfee.

Born in Derby, Vermont on April 16,1917. She was the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Swanson) Willard. She was a graduate of Derby Academy in Derby, VT and Burlington Business School in Burlington, VT.

She worked as a secretary for many years for Johnson Woolen Mills; USDA Farm Security Administration for Barton and St. Johnsbury, VT.

A resident of Edgewood in No. Andover for the past 14 years and a former resident of North Reading for over 40 years,where Eleanor was a member of the Union Congregational Church in North Reading for over 50 years and a member of the Faith Circle; Delta Pioneers and the Vermont Grange. She volunteered to play piano for sing a longs and hymn sings at various community events. Eleanor loved to laugh and dance and play cards.

S. Eleanor never had a bad word to say about anyone and was an encouragement to anyone she met. Everyone loved her infectious laugh and smile. She loved her family with family get together times. She wrote poems about her family and life. Her piano playing was unique as she could play any song she heard by ear, as she did not read music. “sing a long times” were special. Eleanor loved Gardening, braiding rugs, sewing, and collecting vases and bells.

Family members include her loving daughters, Diana Rush and husband Rick of Amesbury and Carol Michaud and husband Paul of Wyoming, RI; her brother, Everett Willard and wife Dorothy of Orleans, VT; her sister, Carolyn MacLeay of Sylmar, CA; S. Eleanor was the sister of the late Charles, Ernest and May Willard and Dolly Thompson; Grandchildren, Robin Rush Hanson, Becky Rush Morrow; Paul Philippe Michaud, Elise Chantal Michaud and Marie (Michaud) Green and her husband Eric; great grandchildren, Joshua, Josiah and Jessica Hanson. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Saturday, March 10 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM, followed by a graveside service in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading at 11 AM. A Memorial Service will follow at 2 PM in the auditorium at the Edgewood Retirement Community, 575 Osgood St., North Andover, MA.

John F. Edmonson – 85, of North Reading, died Monday, February 27, 2012 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Born in Reading, MA on August 18, 1926, he was the son of the late George and Edith Salome (Jones) Edmonson.  He was a lifelong and well known resident of North Reading.  John was a former member of the First Baptist Church in North Reading and a member of the Abundant Life Church in Wilmington.

He worked as hairdresser for many years, he was self employed and owned beauty salons in Middleton and in Beverly.  John was well known for his musical talents, especially the piano and also for his support of the Senior Citizens.

Family members include his sister, Charlotte M. Heger of Wakefield;  his niece, Shirley Hale of Loudon, NH and his nephew, Stephen Heger of Ogunquit, ME.

His funeral will be held at the Croswell  Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, on Friday, March 2 at Noon.  Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Abundant Life Church, 173 Church Street, Wilmington, MA 01887.

Evelyn  A. (Bragg) Tryder – 82, of Reading, formerly of North Reading, died Monday, February 27, 2012, at the Wilmington Health Care Center. 

Born in Chelsea, MA on October 1,1929.  She was the daughter of the late James and Jessie F. (Rees) Bragg.  Evelyn was raised and educated in Chelsea.  She has been a resident of Reading for the past eight years.

She was a homemaker and a dedicated and loving wife of 65 years.  She was a wonderful mother, a caring and affectionate grandmother and great grandmother.  She enjoyed watching the Red Sox, reading, knitting, crossword puzzles  and  music.  In her youth, she was an avid ice skater, she enjoyed bowling and especially loved the ocean.

Family members include her loving husband of 65 years, James E. Tryder, Sr.; sons, James E. Tryder, Jr. of North Reading, Eric C. Tryder of Beverly and Sean M. Tryder of San Francisco, CA;  daughters, Diane M. Davis and her husband James of Benton, KY,  Donna M. Rogers and her husband Theodore of MD,  Susan J. Cyr and her husband William of Raymond, NH,  Pamela J. Mariano of Deltona, FL,  Sharon L. Bellegarde of  Kamyela, HI  and Denise Washburn and husband Danny of Salem, NY,  her sister, Anita Horrell and her husband Walter of Amesbury.  Also survived by 23 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: American Cancer Society,  30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements are by  Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Edward Francis Conron, 84, of Northfield, NH, formerly of Warren, NH and North Reading, MA died Sunday, February 26th, 2012 at the New Hampshire Veteran’s Home in Tilton, NH following a brief illness.

Ed was born December 13, 1927, the son of the late Harold and Florence (Spicer) Conron; and brother of the late William H. Conron.  He graduated from Reading High School Class of 1945. Ed enlisted in the Army and served during the Korean War.

Following his service he was the owner operator of the North Reading Launder-mat and later was a photographer for McDonald Douglas Aircraft in CA and FL, and for AVCO Systems Division in Wilmington, MA. He was a member of the North Reading Fire Department from 1946 to 1961. During that period he worked with his father, Fire Chief Harold Conron.

Ed was an avid Red Sox fan and over the years enjoyed dancing, fishing, gardening, and hunting. He also had a great love for his dogs Nicky and Bailey.

Family members include his late wife Barbara Jane (Rodgers) Conron of North Reading, MA and his loving companion for the last 16 years, Donna Bouchard of Northfield, NH; his children Scott Conron and his wife Sandi of North Reading, MA and their children Jeffrey and Jessica; Shelley Montanaro and her husband Jim of North Reading, MA and their children Jennifer, Jason, Tim, and Stacie. Survivors in California include Ed’s sister-in-law Mary Ann Conron, and nephews Joseph and William Conron; and in Florida brother-in-law William H. Rodgers.

The funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA on Thursday, March 1st, at 10 a.m. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, February 29th from 4-8 p.m.

Ed will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his ability to make people smile and laugh.

Monica  A. (Narekiewicz)  Martinho – 68, of Danvers, formerly of  Malden, Saugus and North Reading, died unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.  She was the Loving wife of the late Nickolas F. Martinho.

 Born in  Cambridge, MA on May 18, 1943.  Monica  was raised in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School.  She worked as a hairdresser for many years and also for the Hilltop Steak House in Saugus.

Monica lived for her kids and grandchildren, she dedicated her life to her parents and children.  She enjoyed cooking and sports.  She has been a resident of Danvers for the past five years.

Family members include her loving son, Anthony Martinho of Lynnfield;  daughters, Lisa Martino of Billerica;  Maureen Libby of Middleton and the late Antoinette Martinho;  her mother, Helen (Rymsha) Narekiewicz of Peabody and her late father, Anthony Narekiewicz;  her sister, Carol Staff of Fort Myers, FL and her brother, Anthony Narekiewicz of Peabody;  her cherished grandchildren, Nick, Luke, Jake and Lilly Martinho, Craig Flammia,  Anthony, R.J. and Sofia Libby.

Memorial Mass will be held at St. Agnes Church, 22 Boston St. (Rt.62) Middleton on Tuesday, February 21, at 10 AM.  There will be no calling hours.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to:  St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading is in charge of arrangements.

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Stephen  K.  Gallant  - 58, of Weare, NH and formerly of Andover, died unexpectedly on February 17, 2012.

Born in Lawrence, MA on September 2,1953, he was the son of the late Roland and Claire S. (Porter) Gallant.  He was raised and attended school in Andover.  Stephen worked  over thirty years for Raytheon in Andover and Waltham as a Final Inspector.

He was a member of the Elks in Lawrence and has been a resident of Weare, NH for the past eight years. Stephen was a kind and warm-loving father and grandfather.  He loved watching the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins. He enjoyed working with children and he liked tattoo’s.

Family members include his loving sons, Justin and Derek Gallant, both of Weare, NH and Thomas Indeglia of Milford, NH;  his brothers,  John Gallant of Tewksbury, Tim Gallant of North Reading,  Kevin and Dennis Gallant of Andover and the late Mickey Gallant;  three grandchildren, Alicia Gallant, Calvin and Mason Indeglia.

Funeral services will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North  Reading on Thursday,  February 23 at 10:30 AM. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  American Diabetes Association,  330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210.

 

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Josephine  A.  (Syracuse) Pozzi – 104, of North Reading, died on Friday, February 3,2012, at Wingate at Reading.  She was the beloved wife of the late Giulio F. Pozzi.

Born in New York City, New York on July 23,1907.  She was the daughter of the late Settimo and Rosalie (DeSiena) Syracuse.  Josephine worked for many years as a bank manager.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past fifty years.

Family members include her loving daughter, Geraldine Pozzi-Galluzi  and her husband James Galluzi of Hyde Park, NY;  her daughter-in-law, Madeleine Leger of Wilmington;  grandchildren, Christopher Pozzi and his wife Julie,  Lu-Ann  Pozzi  and Richard J. Pozzi, Jr. and his wife Melissa; great grandchildren, Jonathan, Heather, John R. and April Pozzi;  she was the mother of the late Richard J. Pozzi, Sr. and sister of the late Dr. Royce Syracuse and Frances Syracuse.

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, February 13 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 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: Wingate at Reading, 1364 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867;  Beacon Hospice, 529 Main Street, Boston, MA 02129  or to the charity of one’s choice. 

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Jeanne  A.  (O’Brien)  Ryan – 81, of Malden, formerly of Medford, North Reading and Cambridge, died February 1, 2012, at the Winchester Nursing Center.

Born in Cambridge, MA on July 23,1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Smith) O’Brien.  She was a graduate of Medford High School  and she later attended Business School in Boston.

Jeanne was a Business Office Manager for Bonwit Teller of Boston from the mid-1950’s to 1980.  She had an intense love of family and a devilish Irish wit.   She loved collecting dolls and china;  she enjoyed politics, cooking and homemaking in her later years.

Family members include her loving husband of 62 years, Carl F. Ryan; her son, Carl F. Ryan, Jr. and her granddaughter, Jeanne Marie Ryan, all of Malden.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Hearts Parish, 297 Main St., Malden on Monday, February 6 at 10 AM.  Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Sunday from 2 to 4 PM.  Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford.  Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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FRITSCH,  John  G.

Of North Reading, formerly of Seaford, Long Island, NY, January 25,2012, age 88. Beloved husband of 64 years to Eleanor (Billharz) Fritsch.  Loving father of John H. Fritsch of Milford, NH  and  Michael E. Fritsch of North Reading and the late Martha  E. Fritsch;  brother of Margaret Chabina of Syossett, Long Island, NY and Helen Layng of Atlanta, GA; grandfather of Dana, Mikayla, Madison and  Haylie Fritsch; Step-grandfather of Sean O’Brien and Robyn Martin. 

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING on Monday,  January 30, at 10:45 AM, followed by a  Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt. 62), North Reading at Noon.  Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 1 to 5 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to:  Leukemia Society of America, 600 Third Ave., New York, NY 10016  or to the charity of one’s choice. He was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of WWII.

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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) Fransen – 65, 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. “Dickie” Standley, 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 Sentas – 89, 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. DiCocco – 91, 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) Gaw – 101, 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 Mentus – 86, 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.

Joseph  A. Confalone – 86, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield, died at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2011.

Born in Wakefield, MA on June 29,1924, he was the son of the late Chester and  Mary (Companski) Confalone. He was raised and attended school in Wakefield.  At age 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Army, he was a  World War II Veteran, serving from 1943 to 1945.  Joseph was a Sergeant in Company M 15th Infantry Regiment, he fought in battles in Northern Africa and Italy. 

Joseph worked for many years as a mason in the building industry and was a self employed contractor for many years.  He has been retired for the past twenty years. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 36 years. Joseph loved the outdoors, he enjoyed golf, fishing and hunting and he also raised Homing Pigeons. He was well like by many and was always fun to be around.

Family members include his loving wife of 36 years,  Florence (Beauparlant) Confalone; his son, Steven Confalone of Idaho,  daughters,  Joanne Confalone of Alabama  and Vicki Confalone of California;  brothers, John Confalone of Woburn and Chester Confalone of Wakefield, his sister,  Mary Giglio of Wakefield; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be held in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street.

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Barbara  M.  Thomas -  68, of North Reading, formerly of Malden, died Saturday, February 5, 2011, at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Born in Malden, MA on December 19, 1942, she was the daughter of the late George and Ruth (Trickey) Ollis.  She was raised in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1960. She later graduated from Graham Junior College in Boston.  Barbara was a retired Medical Transcriptionist  and  worked for several hospitals in the Boston area.

She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 46 years. Barbara was active in Girl Scouts, Friends of the North Reading Council on Aging and the Reading Council for Girls.

She was a loving, caring, wife, mother and grandmother, who gave support in all areas of life. She was outgoing and a friendly person, who not only was a joiner, but  gave of her time and efforts to improve and extend the goals of  organizations that helped other people.  She displayed a great sense of humor and truly enjoyed her husband’s  offbeat  antics.

She enjoyed antique cars, RV travelling through-out the USA  and Canada, knitting hats for the troops, crafting and her love of her grandamials (her kid’s cats, dogs and rabbits).

Family members include her loving husband of 47 years, Barry;  son, Matt and his wife Jana;  daughter Kris and her husband to be, Arthur Pickett; granddaughters, Julia and Shyanne, all of North Reading;  brother, Jack Ollis of Amesbury and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, February 11 at 10:00 AM.   Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM.  Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory To:  Winchester Hospital Foundation Oncology Department,  611 Main Street,  Winchester, MA 01890.

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Marie H. Atkinson, 75, of North Reading passed away peacefully in her own home, as was her wish, surrounded by all the members of her immediate family on Wednesday, February 2.

 

Born in Reading on August 16, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Michael B. and Grace M. (Colby) Horrigan.  She was raised and attended school in Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1953.

 

After graduating from high school, she spent several years doing clerical and administrative work for a Boston insurance company.  But, she dedicated most all of her life to what she always considered to be her most important work, being a wonderful wife and a fabulous mother to four incredibly lucky children.  In all her remaining years nothing ever diverted her attention from the pursuit of what she thought was best for them.  Her three highest priorities were always family, family and family.

 

When she did spend time doing things for her own enjoyment, Marie most liked to shop for, plant and care for all kinds of bushes and flowers that she could arrange around her yard and then decide that they, in fact, would look better somewhere else.  Wherever they ended up, it was all that much better if they could be used as a home or shelter by the birds, chipmunks, rabbits, squirrels and raccoons that she somehow kept well fed come rain, shine and everything in between.  Bird feeders of every type lined her front porch and filled her back yard.  A new bird sighting was cause for excitement that might last a week.  And each and every four-legged visitor had a name, though none of them ever really seemed to respond to it.  Of all her friends with feathers or fur, her favorite was Misty, the only dog she ever had, lost to her long ago but never really gone.

 

Though her latter years slowed her down, as a middle-aged mom Marie was often seen with a hockey stick in her hands.  Whether in sneakers on the driveway or in skates on the ice, she wasn't afraid to mix it up with anyone if it meant control of the puck.  The love of hockey included being a dedicated fan of the Bruins who, as anyone who ever cared enough to ask her would know, have never actually committed a penalty.  After 39 years, she was still waiting for that next Stanley Cup.  The closest she got was to have her picture taken with it in North Reading a couple years back.  Sadly, it wasn't a Bruin that brought it home.

 

Of everything she loved though, her husband Bruce of 53 years stood above all else.  All things were done together.  From the building of their home with their own hands, through the raising of a family with all its ups and downs, the visiting of places they enjoyed all that much more for doing it together and even the health issues that seem a part of later life nothing was more evident than the love they shared.  Even after his passing nearly two years ago, Bruce was in her first thought of the morning and her last of the evening.  Likely he found his way into those unconscious thoughts in her dreams overnight as well.

 

Family members include her sons, Michael Atkinson of Townsend and Brian Atkinson of Peabody as well as her daughters Cheryl Atkinson of Braintree and Terri Lanucha of Hampden.  She had one brother, the late Richard Horrigan and is survived by four sisters, Ruth Dauphinee of Reading, Grace Hudlin of Melrose, Elsie McGondel of Reading and Patricia Dascoli of Epping N.H.  She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Joseph and Crystal Lanucha and Matthew and Jessica Atkinson.

 

There will be no calling hours or services.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to either: The American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA, 01701, Toys for Tots of MA, 36 MacArthur Ave., Building 686, Devens, MA 01434 or MSPCA, Spike's Fund, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.  Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Barbara H. Neukuckatz – 76, of North Reading passed away on January 25, 2011 at her home. 

 

Born in Morrisville, VT on February 13, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Bernard D. and Ilda (Lohler) Henry.  She was raised in Vermont and Ocean Park, Maine. 

 

Once she finished high school Barbara moved to Rochester, New York and worked for Kodak.  After meeting and marrying the late Ernest Neukuckatz they moved to Illinois.  In 1963 they moved to North Reading where Barbara has remained a resident for the last 47 years. 

 

Barbara worked in several of the North Reading Schools in the cafeteria as well as Pro Lanes in North Reading running the front desk for many years.  

 

Every year when May would finally roll around you would find her in Wells, Maine where she spent her summers.  She loved to cook and would look for new recipes daily, and enjoyed reading, finding yard sales, sewing and knitting.  If the sun was out and it was not too windy you would find her on Drakes Island Beach in Wells under her umbrella knitting away.

 

She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was very active in the lives of her grandchildren.  Barbara touched the lives of many with her kindness and thoughtfulness and will be missed by many. 

 

Family members include her son, Hans Neukuckatz and his wife Lisa of North Andover, MA and daughters, Heidi Damren and her husband Arthur of Ogunquit, ME and Kristin Durost and her husband Jonathan of Wells, ME.  She was the grandmother of Amanda Powell of Nashua NH, Ian Neukuckatz of Hollis, NH, Paulina and Aaron Neukuckatz of North Andover, Colby and Jared Damren of Ogunquit, ME, and Kyle and Abigail Durost of Wells, ME.  She was the great grandmother to Alexandra Powell and Ashley Descoteaux of Nashua, NH and Adeline Neukuckatz of Hollis, NH. 

 

As per her request there will be no services.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Memorial donations can be made to the charity of one’s choice. 

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Edward H. Furlong               

 

   

        Edward Furlong, 60, of Bethlehem, PA, died Sunday, January 30, at his home after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his children. 

 

        Born in San Francisco, CA, on July 16, 1950, he was the son of Harry F. and Florence (Leach) Furlong of Los Gatos, CA.

 

        In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Helga of California; five children, Erika Cunningham of New Hampshire, Kevin of Pennsylvania, Edward, Michael, and Ryan, all of California; sisters, Virginia of Hawaii, Ann Clemens and Carol Nolan of California; brothers, Kevin of California, Jamie of Iowa, John of Nevada; grandchildren,  and several nieces and nephews.  He is predeceased by his brother, Zane, who died in 1986.  His sister-in-law, Donna and children, Christopher and Karen, still reside in North Reading.

 

        He will be lovingly remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his gift for storytelling.  He always made you laugh.  He loved his sports' teams:  the New Jersey Devils, the 49ers, and the Saint Louis Cardinals, showcasing all of them in his usual sports attire. 

 

        Funeral services will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, on Friday, February 4 from 4 to 6 pm,   Prayers at the grave and burial will be in Riverside Cemetery on Saturday at 10 AM, as requested by Edward, to be with his brother, Zane. 

 

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Irene (Kincaid) Knutson, 82, of Danvers MA, formerly of Peabody and Malden MA, passed away quietly January 25, 2011 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  Irene, or “Renie” as she preferred to be called, was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Arthur L. Knutson in 2003.   Born and raised in Malden, MA, she was the daughter of the late Allen and Ruth (Brown) Kincaid.  She was employed by Joslen’s in Malden and the Porter Sewing Machine Company in Somerville MA prior to her marriage.  Renie was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her children Karen, Amy and Peter; grandchildren Alex, Jonathan and wife Christine, sisters Phyllis Nye, Gail Archambault, brother Gerald, sister-in-law Shirley McCarthy, and many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her late husband, she was predeceased by her brothers Allen Jr, William, Byron and sister Joan Noone.  We will remember Renie as a pretty, petite