Leona E. (Lanteigne) Greenwood- 63, of Medford, formerly of Reading, passed Saturday, October 22 in Medford after a lengthy illness.

Born on October 17, 1953, she was the eldest daughter of the late Huguet and Beatrice C. Lanteigne (Acorn) of Reading, MA/ Montague PEI. She was raised in Montague, PEI and Reading, MA but was a resident of Medford for the last 44 years. She was a member of the Massachusetts Municipal Workers Union. She was a beloved Traffic Supervisor for 34 years in the City of Medford.

Leona was a warm hearted woman who would put everyone else’s needs above her own. Nothing meant more to Leona then her Family and friends that have surrounded her throughout her life. She was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and daughter. Leona loved to drive her red convertible down South Border Road while listening to Elvis, Billy Joel, and Johnny Cash. Leona also loved to spend time at the beach and reminisce about the good times that she had shared with everyone who was a part of her life.

Family members include her loving Husband of 44 years, Robert John Greenwood, their son, Robert E. Greenwood; daughter, Nancy and Bill Newhall; brothers, (late) Charlie, Eddie, Johnny and Laura, Terry and Kim Lanteigne; sisters, Betty and Bob Geist, Mary and John Putis, Priscilla  (Kitty) Lanteigne and Jimmy Keefe, and Teresa Valente; grandchildren, Kyle Geist and Jenna Flood; Leona also leaves behind many nephews, nieces and grandnephews and grandnieces.

Funeral from Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, October 28 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 Thursday, October 27 from 4 to 8 PM. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

Bernice N. Cote – age 81. Born in Salem, MA on December 23,1934, she was a longtime resident of North Reading, MA and recently D’ Youville Senior Care Center in Lowell, MA, where she passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 9th 2016, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born Bernice Natalie LaPointe on December 23rd 1934 in Salem, MA and lived there until moving with her husband Gerard Cote and 3 sons to North Reading in 1963 where she resided for many years. Always precise in her work and organizational skills she became recognized as an exceptional secretary. Bernice was an active member for the town of North Reading working for the school committee. She was also employed at American Mutual Insurance Company in Wakefield, MA for several years. Later she worked as the Office Manager for Robin Hood Camp in Sargentville, ME. She loved her summers there, easily made many friends. Robin Hood became her favorite place to be over her 29 years there and made a huge positive impact on her life. She enjoyed her family, entertained her grandchildren singing funny children’s songs to them. She loved to travel and had wonderful trips across America and Canada. She will be remembered for her loving charm, quick wit and generous humor. She was loved by all that had the pleasure to be part of her life.
Bernice leaves behind her three sons, Peter Cote of Dracut, MA, David Cote of Agawam, MA and Christopher Cote of Somerville, MA. She was one of five siblings; Denise Konos (deceased) of Danvers, MA, Henry LaPointe (deceased) Amherst, NH, Arthur LaPointe of Stow, MA and brother Roger LaPointe of Danvers, MA.
Grammy’s grandsons, Alex Cote of Pelham, NH, John Paul Cote of Agawam, MA; granddaughters, Nicole (Cote) Hunt of Florida, Amanda Cote of Framingham, MA and Emmaline Cote of Boston, MA.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. https://www.michaeljfox.org
Calling hours will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, October 21st from 4 to 6:30 PM, followed by a Memorial Service starting at 6:30 PM. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

William J. Knight, Jr. – 78, of Reading, formerly of North Reading, died Sunday, October 9 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.
Born on May 2, 1938, he was the son of the late William J. Sr. and Gertrude A. (White) Knight. He was raised and attended school in Reading and was a 45 year resident of North Reading. He was a member of St. Theresa’s Church, a former member of the Moose Lodge, both in North Reading and a member of the Middleton Gun Club. He was a truck driver for many years for Ormes Transportation in Wilmington.
Bill was a family man, first of all. His family, his children and grandchildren meant everything to him. He loved having a family cookout every year in his younger years and getting all the family together. Bill loved to be out with his friends, going out to eat and driving down along the ocean shore, and he loved going target shooting at his gun club. Boating and fishing were his happy places.
Family members include his Loving wife of 57 years, Mary (Blanchard) Knight, his son, James Edward Knight and his wife Christina of North Reading; daughters, Patricia Anne Kyte and husband Steve of Lowell, the late Sandra Jeanne Poole, and husband Dana Poole of Lawrence; late brother, Ronald J. Knight; grandchildren, Nicholas , Angella Knight, Kristin (Poole) Cocciardi and Shawn Poole.
His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, October 20 at 8:45 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 prior to the funeral from 8:45 AM to 10 AM. 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 Street, Framingham, MA 01701. www.croswellfuneralhome.com