Carl J. A. Anderson, Jr. – 89, of North Reading and formerly of New Haven, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Woodbriar of Wilmington.

Born in New Haven, CT on October 5, 1929.  He was the son of the late Carl J. A. and Bergliot (Carlson) Anderson.  He was a graduate of Hill House High School in New Haven, CT and Lowell Technological Institute in Lowell, MA.  Carl was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.  He was an Airman First Class and he served from 1951 to 1954.  Carl was an Engineer for AVCO/Textron in Wilmington for forty years.  He was a resident of North Reading for over 62 years.

Carl was a soft spoken, compassionate person, who was patient and dedicated to his work and family. He liked playing and coaching ice hockey. Carl enjoyed sailing with his wife Muriel off the coast of New England for decades. He loved listening to Jazz and Classical music.

Family members include his loving wife of 67 years, Muriel F. (Way) Anderson; loving sons, David C. Anderson and his wife Laura and Peter L. Anderson and his wife Kathleen; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer LeMasurier and her husband David, Stephen Anderson and his wife Sherie, Kristina and Kyle Anderson; 6 great grandchildren, Gregory, Jeffrey, Bradley and Katie LeMasurier, John and Lucas Anderson.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at 10:00 AM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 26 from 4 to 7 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

William  A.  Woods  – 75, of North Reading and formerly of Charlestown, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was the beloved husband of the late Cheryl A. (Bourque) Woods.

Born in Boston, MA on September 21, 1943, he was the son of the late John L. Woods, Sr. and Ruth A. (Joyce) Woods. Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he enlisted in 1962 and served until 1965.

Bill worked as a Truck driver for many years, he worked for Benevento in Wilmington for over twenty years, until his retirement ten years ago. He has been a resident of North Reading for over 60 years.

He always made people happy and loved good stories. Bill enjoyed fishing, playing golf and pool. Bill especially loved being with his family.

Family members include his loving son, William A. Woods, Jr. and his wife Barbara; his daughters, Carlene Fitzgerald and her husband Jim, late daughters, Deborah and Wanda Woods; brothers, Dan Woods and his wife Nancy, late brothers, Jack, Paul “Buddy”, Tom and Mike Woods; sisters, Kate Roberts and her husband Dick, Marsha Pierce and her late husband Arthur and the late Ruthanne Lucci; sisters-in-law, Karen and Walda Woods; brother-in-law, Tony Lucci; 12 grandchildren, Billy, Jake, Shane, T.J., James, Michael, Robert, Norman, Amy, Kaitlin, Marion and the late Heith. Also survived by 10 great grandchildren and a great great grandson.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, March 14 at 11 AM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral from 10 to 11 AM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Barbara (Washburn) Green – 85, of North Andover and a former longtime North Reading resident, passed away on March 2, 2019.  She was the beloved wife for 49 years to the late, Frederick R. Green, Jr.

Born in Medford, MA on January 4, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Ralph T. and Dorothy (Anselow) Washburn. She was a graduate of Medford High School, Class of 1951. Barbara was a secretary at John Hancock in Boston and then in later years she worked at The First Congregational Church in Reading. She was a devoted member of the Union Congregational Church in North Reading and a past Queen of the Daughters of the Nile. Along with her husband Fred, she enjoyed many years volunteering at the Aleppo Shrine in Wilmington. She was a devoted mother and homemaker and she loved cooking for family and friends. In her leisure time she enjoyed gardening and was an accomplished oil painter. Throughout her life she kept her sense of style along with her love of singing and dance. She will be dearly missed.

The family would like to acknowledge the community at Brightview of North Andover where Barbara has resided for the past 5 and a half years. She made many new friends there and the kindness and compassion from the exceptional staff exemplified the true meaning of a village.

Family members include her loving daughter, Lisa Hubschman and her husband A. Guy of Andover; two sisters, Beverly Jean Demone of New Jersey, and the late Dorothy Coogan; three grandsons, Thomas Hubschman and his wife Daliena of Cambridge, Douglas Hubschman of Somerville, and William Hubschman of Andover; and great-grandmother of Eloise of Cambridge.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, March 8 at 10:00 AM at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 7 from 4 to 8 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

Memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association or the Shriners Hospital for Children. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Michael James May – 40, of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on February 22, 2019.

He was born in Brighton, MA on July 18, 1978. He was a graduate of North Reading High School in North Reading, MA..

Michael was a dedicated small engine mechanic and operated his own business. Mike was an accomplished rider in the motocross circuit and he enjoyed blazing trails with other riders. He loved music, writing songs and playing in the band ‘A Common Goal’ with his band brothers. He also enjoying snowboarding, snowmobiling, and boating in the summer. He loved working with wood and building things, one of his favorites was bunk beds!

He loved his children more than anything in this world and was an exceptional father to them. He had an infectious smile that would light up a room and a very quick wit that would have you rolling on the floor! He was a friend to everyone he met and would be the first to show up when you needed help. He was kind, loving, caring, generous, hilarious and compassionate to everyone. He always put everyone else before himself and you would never find a more sincere friend.

Family members include his loving children, Serenity, Mahalia and Michael J. May Jr., and his wife Nicole. His father, Stephen O. May of North Reading, MA and more recently, due to his health, Clearwater, FL; his mother, Shirley A. May and her husband Roy Richardson of Henniker, NH; his stepsister Daryl Martin and her husband Matt of Haverhill, MA, and niece Brooklyn; his stepbrother Evan Richardson of Haverhill, MA; his uncle,Joseph Deveau and his wife Christine of Medway, MA, his cousins, Brandon and Derek, and Rianna.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA on Thursday, February 28 from 4 to 8 PM. Pastor Mason Adair will speak at 7:30. Please join us for a Celebration of Life at the North Reading Moose following the service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to his favorite charity Teen Challenge Boston, or a charity of your choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Glen Alan Dobson, Jr. – 36, of Fitchburg, formerly of Washington and North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on February 22, 2019.

Born in Washington, D.C. on August 24, 1982. He was a graduate of Saint Bernard’s Catholic High School in Fitchburg and Wyoming Tech in Wyoming.

Glen was a dedicated U.S. Army Veteran of the Iraq War, he served from 2004 to 2012, as a Sergeant Engineer Equipment Repairer, in charge of QAQC. Prior to the service he worked as an auto body mechanic.

Glen enjoyed drawing, autos, cooking and was involved in Veteran’s issues. He had a special smile, a quick wit and had a great love for his family.

Family members include his loving daughters, OliviaJane K. Dobson and ErikaJoy K. Dobson  of Raymond, Washington; his mother, Kerry A. (Muise) Henshaw and her husband Wayne of Groveland; his sister, Danielle Carlson her husband Jeremy of Haverhill; nephews, Michael, Ryan and Jacob Carlson; he was the son of the late Glen A. Dobson, Sr.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, March 1 from 4 to 7 PM. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 2 at 11 AM in Riverside Cemetery, North Reading. A procession will leave from the funeral home at 10:45 AM.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to any veteran’s organization.

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