John P. Richard – 70, of North Reading and formerly of Arlington, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 18, 2019.

Born in Boston, MA on January 7, 1949. He was the son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Parulis) Richard. He was a graduate of Arlington High Vocational and Trade School, Class of 1966. John was a proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a Corporal and served from 1969 to 1971. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnamese Service Medal.

John was a craftsman who specialized in detailed copper and slate finishing work. He performed work on thousands of homes and buildings, including historical landmarks and institutions throughout the state of Massachusetts. He was the owner and operator of J.R. Contracting.

He was deeply committed to his family, he took great pride in his accomplishments and loved everything he did. He was known for his great sense of humor, being extremely kind, loving, integrous and he was the entertainer of children.

John has been a resident of North Reading for the past 37 years. He was the Captain of the North Reading Minutemen and Militia and a member of the VFW. He appeared on the TV series, This Old House and HGTV Restore America, Restorations in Massachusetts. He was an avid Patriot Fan, he loved American and World History, old Hollywood films, war stories, classic comedies and he loved the outdoors.

Family members include his loving wife of 41 years, Wendy (Brown) Richard; his daughter, Jessica Richard; his brothers, William Richard and the late Gary Richard; his sister, Joyce McKillop and her husband Robert; and many nieces and nephews.

His Memorial service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, November 23 at 11 AM. Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 22 from 5 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

William E.  Cohan – 94, of Andover, formerly of North Reading and East Boston, died on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Lawrence General Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Frances (Tobin) Cohan.

Born in East Boston, MA on August 8, 1925, he was the son of the late William A. and Theresa (Finnegan) Cohan. William was a graduate of Boston College High School in 1942, Boston College in 1949 with a B.S. in Physics, and later receiving his Master’s degree in Physics at Boston College.

He was a dedicated U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II, serving from 1944 to 1945.

William was an EVP Sales with Westinghouse from 1950-1960 and Varian Associates from 1960-1990. He owned and operated his own Real Estate Company in North Reading with his wife, Frances, for many years.  He was a resident of Andover for over 40 years.  He was an active member of St. Augustine’s Church in Andover and the Knights of Columbus.

He enjoyed his family and friends. He was a loving dad of 8 kids. He had a quick wit and was always telling jokes. There are so many fond memories and great times.  William was a very loving husband and a huge advocate of education. He was an outgoing, generous and fun guy. He enjoyed skiing locally and out west with his children, and loved to vacation with his dear wife, the love of his life.

Family members include his loving sons, the late William E. Cohan, Jr., Mark R. Cohan, Michael J. Cohan and his wife Patricia (Demetri) Cohan, Christopher T. Cohan, John F. Cohan and his wife JoAnne (Krocker) Cohan, and Paul M. Cohan; daughters, Mary K. Dascoli and Tracey F. Lacroix; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; he was the brother of the late Edna Lawlor and Dorothy Doherty.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, November 21 at 9:30 AM, followed by a 11:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Augustine’s, 43 Essex Street, Andover. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 20 from 6 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.  www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Angela (DeCola) Marshall-Wantman- 69, of North Reading and formerly of Medford, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Winchester Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, MA on July 4, 1950, she was the daughter of Nicholas A. DeCola, Sr. and the late Anna L. (Tarallo) DeCola. Angela has been a resident of North Reading for the past 47 years and she attended St. Theresa’s Church.

Family members include her loving husband of 41 years, James B. Wantman; her children, James R. Marshall and his wife Kasia, Jennifer A. Marshall and her husband Deva Parkin, Trina M. Wantman and Tyler J. Wantman; her brothers, James DeCola and his wife Catherine, and the late Nicholas A. DeCola, Jr and his surviving wife Elaine; her brother-in-law, Mark Wantman; and grandchildren, Maya and Nicholas Marshall.

A 1968 graduate of Arlington Catholic High School, Angela’s past employment included New England Life Insurance Company in Boston, Zayre’s and Pioneer Bank in North Reading, and dog sitting out of her home.

Angela loved everything about nature especially spending time at the ocean including Rockport, Halibut Point and Ogunquit, being surrounded by trees, and watching wildlife in her yard. Her favorite companions were dogs and she is happy to be reunited with Ginger, Sandy, Lucky and Snoopy, all her former furry clients and her turtle Stoney. She enjoyed the simple things in life such as holding and reading a hardcover book, watching Hallmark movies, eating Italian food, and drinking a hot cup of tea.  Angela was a kind, thoughtful, generous, and authentic person.  Above all, the most important thing in her life was her children.

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 the MSPCA (400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844), her favorite cause of caring for and supporting animals.

Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Donald  G. Moreira – 87, of Andover, formerly of South Carolina and North Reading, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Wingate of Andover. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to the late Marie “Judy” (Dee) Moreira.

Born in Cambridge, MA on June 16, 1932. He was the son of the late Edmund and Mary (Rego) Moreira. He was raised in Stoneham and was a graduate of Stoneham High School. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He enlisted at age 18 and he served from 1950 to 1953.

Don was a truck driver for many years and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He worked for Jeffrey Chemical in Wilmington and also drove cement trucks in South Carolina. Don was a former member of St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading.

He was known for his sense of humor and coined the phrase “dad Joke”. Don  always had a one liner, he was quick witted and had a sunny disposition. He loved working in the yard and planting annuals in the garden in North Reading and South Carolina. Don enjoyed entertaining by the pool and cookouts. He liked cooking on the grill and playing “Scat” with his friends.

Family members include his son, Daniel LaMore and wife Melody of New Market, NH; daughters, Donna Baxter and Husband Gary of North Reading, Darlene Moreira of Ridge, NY, Terri Ball and husband Walter of Manchester, NH, Kelly Fletcher and her husband Steven of Wilmington and Dawn Robinson and husband David “Chuck” Robinson of Methuen; his brother Robert Moreira and his wife Elizabeth “Betsy” Moreira of Stoneham; sisters, Jacqueline Pando and her husband Charlie of Ladylake, FL and Louise Tarr of Tewksbury; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

His funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, November 14 at 10:30 AM. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 13 from 4 to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Cynthia Mary Hunt -64, a lifelong resident of North Reading, died unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

Born in Woburn, MA on December 8, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Kathleen (Browne) Hunt of North Reading. Cindy was a member of Saint Theresa’s Church and a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1972.

Cindy worked in the investment industry for many years, she worked with Tucker, Anthony & Company in Boston for 25 years and for the last 17 years with Moors & Cabot Inc. as an Operations Associate in their Boston office.

Cindy loved singing karaoke, where she regularly performed with many of her friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Kathleen Hunt and her brother Robert Hunt. She is survived by one brother, Stephen Hunt of Methuen.

Although she lost most of her family far too soon, Cindy had many friends to whom she was essentially family. Cindy was considered a member of the extended Perella family, with whom she celebrated all major holidays. She was an honorary aunt to Kurt Jones, Eric Jones, and Jenelle Jones Braga and great aunt to Preston and Kaily Braga, whom she loved to tease and spoil. Preston & Kailey’s favorite pastime with “Auntie Cindy”, aka “Auntie Pumpkinhead”, was her annual Christmas Eve sleepover to open presents with them on Christmas morning. She was a sister to Pam (Perella) Lewis for 55 years, since the Perella’s moved to North Reading. Honorary family also included Janice Curran, with whom she loved playing cribbage, and her special friend David Frasier.

Calling hours will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading  on Tuesday, November 12 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM, followed by a Memorial Service, Celebrating her Life, from 6:30 to 7:00 PM. A private graveside service will be held in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Transportation Fund of Aleppo Shrine, 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA 01887  (https://alepposhriners.com/childrens-transportation-fund/ ) or to a charity of your choice.

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