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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 Born in Barbara worked for the She was a member of the 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 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 A memorial service will be
held at the Union Congregational Church, |
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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. |
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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. 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
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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
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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 |
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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. 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
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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
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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
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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 |
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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. |
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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 lived most of his adult
life at Martins Pond in North Reading and loved boating, fishing, skating,
swimming and water skiing there. 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 Reading that provides art
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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. |
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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. |
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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
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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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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.
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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
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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,
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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
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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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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. |
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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.,
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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
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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 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,
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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
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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
She
spent some time in her late teens modeling for photographs in Danish
magazines and advertisements. If
Jette could have written this, she would have, somehow, turned it into a love
letter to all of you.
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
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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
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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
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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. |
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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 He graduated from 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 A celebration of Bruce’s life
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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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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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
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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. 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
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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 He was raised in Lynbrook, Long
Island and later became a resident of 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 |
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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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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. |
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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 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 |
