Ronald L. Annand – 85, of North Reading, formerly of Medford, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Beloved husband of 62 years to Frances (Esposito) Annand. Loving father to Ron Annand of Methuen; Scott Annand and his wife Jennifer of Dalton and Sheila Annand Carey of Methuen. Proud grandfather of Domenic, Nathaniel and Zachariah Annand of Dalton and Adam Carey of Methuen.
Ron served in the Army National Guard for many years. Before his retirement, he was employed as a Quality Control Inspector and after his retirement, he ran his own furniture refinishing business. Ron was a sports enthusiast of all levels. He was not only a fan, but he was very involved in town sports including coaching little league baseball, Pop Warner football and softball. He was a longtime parish member of the St. Theresa’s Parish of North Reading including serving as an usher for the last 30 years.
He loved to travel with his wife, children and grandchildren especially on cruises to the Mediterranean and Caribbean. He was passionate about family, food and scratch tickets. No one who knew Ron will ever forget his whistle. When he whistled, you answered. His startling blue eyes and infectious smile will be forever missed, but not forgotten.
Visiting hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Friday, March 6, 2020 from 5 – 9 P.M. Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home on Saturday, March 7 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. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, North Reading to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack Street, Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. www.croswellfuneralhome.com.
So sorry for your loss Sheila and family
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers to Fran, Ron and the extended family.
I don’t know you I’m so sorry to hear about your husband passing he is now resting in peace May god be with you and your family your are all in my prays always remember the good times you had with him
Sheila…….very sad for your precious loss. My prayers are with you and your family. I know he was a very special person and father to you all.
In sympathy,
Carol Fuller
Sorry very sorry for your loss Ron My prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time
So very sorry for your loss Ron my prayers are with you and your family. May he RIP in the hands of the Lord
So sorry for you loss your family is in our prayers. He was such an amazing man he was great with everyone in softball and always smiling and laughing when getting his scratch tickets he brought joy to anyone around him it’s a true pleasure to have know Such a great man and he will be missed by so many
I’ll never forget you, Mr Annand.
Sending love and prayers to this amazing famiily.
We cannot say in words how sorry we are for your family. Dooley was Parker’s (Lark)second grandfather and loved by our entire family. Our hearts break for you. We cannot be with you but know we are keeping you in our prayers.
Love you all. Lisa Ron and Parker Webb
Dearest Fran and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Ron was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed. My heart goes out to you. We are unable to make it to the wake, but you are in our thoughts. May Our Lord bless and comfort you. Love, Sal and Margie
Dear Fran and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Ronny was special to us and we will miss him.