Raymond S. MacLean, Jr. – 27, of Lawrence, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. He was a graduate of Greater Lawrence Technical School.

Raymond was a loving son, brother, grandson and friend to many. He had a sense of humor and loved to play practical Jokes. He was always there for whoever called him for a ride or just needed a hand. He had a smile that seemed to convey “he knows something”. He loved his nickname “White Boy”.  He loved cars and detailing them was a passion of his. He loved going to the gym, walking his dog Chulo, The Simpsons and Pac-man. He enjoyed going to his nana’s house every Sunday to visit and do whatever she needed.

Family members include his loving parents, Raymond and Jennifer (Russo) MacLean, his brother Zachery MacLean and his grandmother Eilleen Russo.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be announced. Memorial donations may be made to Team Sharing, Inc. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Molly (Mary Elizabeth) Whitney (née Johnson), 87, of North Reading, passed away peacefully August 26, 2025, surrounded by her children.

She was Born in New York City, on May 1, 1938, to the late Elizabeth C. Johnson (née Goodwin) and Ralph F. Johnson.  She lived in North Reading most of her life and brought up her four children there.

Molly was an insurance agent for many years at Davis Clark & Latham in Reading, and then later worked with her friend Judith Pinney. She was also a dedicated poll worker for many years.

She loved to play tennis, and played competitively until she was 80. She was the boy’s tennis coach at North Reading High School for many years.

She loved to garden and did various crafts throughout her life, such as ceramics, ornaments, homemade candles and more. She loved animals, especially her many Newfoundlands.  She had many other animals over the years including goats, chickens, geese, turkeys, ferrets, bunnies, and a peacock, along with numerous cats and other breeds of dog.

Her other hobbies were going to the beach, boating, playing the piano, trips to the casino, travelling, making Chex Mix at Christmas time, and collecting frogs. In her later years she enjoyed visits from her children and four grandchildren and chatting with her friends. Her police scanner was always on as was her television with old familiar shows playing. On Sunday mornings she loved to listen to the Congregational Church sermon on Zoom.

She is predeceased by her husband of almost 51 years, Tony (Frederic A.) Whitney.  She is survived by her daughter Jane Whitney, her son Robert Whitney and his husband Clark Sorensen, her daughter Julia, and husband Mark Robarts, her daughter Jennifer Mahoney, her beloved grandchildren, (Zachary, Benjamin, Casey and Georgia), her sister Jackie Malonson, her brother Richard Johnson and wife Elvira, and many other family and friends.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 3 at 11:15 AM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Interment will be private. A collation will follow at Kitty’s Restaurant in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

 William D. Boucher- 94, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a long and fulfilling life.

He was the devoted husband and best friend of Lorraine (Caprara) Boucher. They were high school sweethearts and were married for sixty-six years, until Lorraine passed away in 2021. Originally from New York, Bill and Lorraine moved to North Reading in 1963, where they raised their family and then welcomed the next two generations.

Bill was the rock of his family. He was a supportive and encouraging guide to his four children: Denise (and her husband Malcolm); Cary (and his wife Robin); Mary Alison and Michael. He was the loving grandfather and Papa to: Joseph (and his wife Sandra), Justina (and her husband Scott), Jeremy and Joshua; Kyle (and his fiancée Shannon) , Ryan (and his fiancée Meghan), Colin and Caroline; William and Andrew. His large family also included ten great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Bill is survived by his brother Joe, of Arkansas, and was predeceased by his sister Barbara.

Born in 1931, in Yorktown Heights, NY, to his parents Eugene and Margaret, his early years were shaped by the Great Depression and World War II. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He served for four years stationed in the Philippines and at Lockbourne AFB in Ohio.

Bill began his career at IBM in Fishkill, NY, and continued at different local companies including Avco/Textron and Raytheon, until his retirement in 1995. He was employed as a Technical Writer and Information Specialist with a primary focus on Transportation and Aerospace data.

Bill was known for his subtle wit, wisdom,and easy going nature. He was always able to find common ground with others and could strike up a conversation with anyone he met. Throughout his life, he was a sports enthusiast, playing on teams in high school, the military and in adult leagues. He also enjoyed golf and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Thriving on competition, Bill was an astute analyst of the NFL and bested his opponents 5 out of the last 7 seasons in the weekly “pick ems” challenge.

He and Lorraine had a deep appreciation for the beauty of New England and looked forward to day trips to Rockport and Marblehead Neck. They also treasured the memories they created when they traveled to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Germany, Portugal and Italy. A man of faith, Bill was a communicant at St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 29, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. His Funeral will be held from the Funeral Home on Saturday, August 30 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Special Olympics or the MSPCA-Angell.

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Anita Patricia (Bigley) Hughes, 100 years young, died peacefully August 12, 2025 at Brightview Danvers after a period of declining health. Anita was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on March 4, 1925. She was the ninth and youngest child of Josephine (Donahue) and Thomas Bigley. Shortly after her birth the family relocated to Everett, MA where she was raised and educated. She was a 1943 graduate of Everett High School. She was employed as a secretary in Boston until she met and married the love of her life, the late Joseph W. Hughes. Anita and Joe soon moved to Lynn, MA where they raised their family of four children. She spent their childhood as a homemaker, returning to work part time at a local nursing home when in what would be most people’s retirement years. After she retired, Joe and Anita enjoyed caring for their youngest son Joe Jr and spending time with their grandchildren. After Joe’s death in 2003 Anita relocated to North Reading and then to Brightview in Wakefield where she was known to say, “I never knew I could be so happy in my 90’s!” Anita loved her family and friends, always was interested in their lives and was very proud of her children and grandchildren’s accomplishments. Anita was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and sister.

Anita is survived by her daughter JoAnn and her husband Paul Gallant of North Reading, MA, son Lt. Col Paul Hughes, USMC (ret) and his wife Lisa of Rochester, MA., her son in law Cmdr. Stephen V. Burke, USN (ret) of Rochester, MA, her grandchildren Jeffrey (Lacy) Hughes, Lindsay (Alden) Tallman, Amy (Brian) Salt, Collyn Gallant, Joseph (Denva) Gallant, Stephen Burke, and Erin Burke and her great-grandchildren Braelyn, Eli, and Cassius Hughes, and Gus, Jack, Nora, and Leah Tallman. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph W. Hughes, Sr, her daughter Marylee Burke, son Joseph W. Hughes, Jr, and grandson Thomas Bigley Hughes, her brothers John and Edward Bigley, and sisters Mary Sudant, Elizabeth Shaw, Sr Catherine Laboure, Clara Sullivan, Rita Murphy, and Frances Durney. She also leaves many nieces, nephews and friends, all of whom she loved very much.

She would love everyone to raise a glass before a good meal and remember her.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 22 at 11:00 AM, at St, Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Visitation will be held prior to the Funeral Mass  from 9:30 to 10:30 AM 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 her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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Pamela E. (Davis) Overton – 78, of Bedford, NH, Nashua, NH, Stoneham, MA and formerly of Melrose, MA, died Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Ridgewood Center in Bedford, NH, after lengthy illness.

Born in Lynn, MA on April 3, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Sumner C. and Katie Orlena (Stewart) Davis. She was raised in Melrose and was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1964. Pamela later graduated from Chandler School for Women in Boston.

Pam worked for many years for the Food and Drug Administration as a Consumer Safety Technician and later worked a second job, as a receptionist for the Aberjona Nursing Home.

Pam loved her family and enjoyed spending time with everyone. Pam had a kind heart and a warm smile for everyone she met. She always put others before herself. Pam enjoyed watching old TV shows and movies with friends. Pam loved animals, especially her Scout and raised many dogs, cats and birds with her son Benjamin.

Family members include, her brother Sumner C. Davis, Jr. and his wife Diane; her sister Paula J. Edwards and her sister-in-law Kathy Davis, Several nieces and nephews; Previously predeceased by her son Benjamin Overton, her late brother Stephen Davis and brother- in law John “Tim” Edwards.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, August 16, at 11:00 AM at the Croswell Funeral Home,19 Bow Street, North Reading. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6 to 8 PM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.