Charles  P.  Emma – 81, of North Reading, formerly of Winthrop, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Boston, MA on September 22, 1937, he was the son of the late Philip and Vincenzia (Micciche) Emma. He was a graduate of Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute and Harvard University, where he received his Master’s Degree in Education.

Charles was a Lab Technician at the Harvard University School of Public Health, under there direction of Dr. Jean Mayer. He later worked at the Belmonte Middle School in Saugus as a School Administrator . He has been retired for the past twenty years.

Charles was a man of strong faith who cherished and valued his family deeply. He was kind and generous to all who knew him. He had a passion for life and was an excellent role model for all. Charles was an avid collector of antiques, clocks and memorabilia. He was able to restore them to their original beauty. He enjoyed taking trips with the love of his life, Joanne, in their motor home.

Charles was resident of North Reading and a member of St. Theresa’s Church for 52 years. He was a member of the National Clock Association, Family Motor Coach Association and Model Train Association.

Family members include his loving wife of 59 years, Joanne L. (Siciliano) Emma; daughters, Debra A. Emma and Michelle Carr of Portsmouth, NH, Tracy O’Rourke and her former husband Kerry of Merrimack, NH, Karen E. Caouette and her husband Ronald of Derry, NH, who was like a son to him;  sister, Lillian Fassino and her husband Edward of South Natick; four grandchildren, Emma Kate O’ Rourke, Tyler J. Caouette, Ryan M. O’Rourke and Ally E. Caouette; special friend, Diane Carleton of Derry, NH and CA, two nieces, three nephews and his loving Yorkie, Peanut.

His funeral will be held on Monday, November 5, at 9:15 AM from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, 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 on Sunday, November 4 from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in loving memory of Charles P. Emma to: Sawtelle Family Hospice House, 320 Haverhill Street, Reading, MA 01867. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Pamela  J.  Zwicker – 65, of Tewksbury and formerly of North Reading, died Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Lowell General Hospital.

Born in Stoneham, MA on August 27, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick W. and Lorraine L. (Jehu) Zwicker. She was raised in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School.

Pamela worked as a manager for the Salvation Army in Wilmington for many years.

She was a dedicated loving mother to her son, Zachary Fuller and grandmother to Scarlett Kathy Fuller, who meant the world to her. She always wanted everyone to be happy and enjoyed being with her family and friends, sharing love and laughter with the one’s she loved. Pamela was always giving and never expected in return. She always wanted to make a difference in everyone else’s life. Her nieces and nephews meant the world to her, she was an amazing soul.

Family members include her loving son, Zachary Fuller and his wife Makenna-Marie Fuller of Winthrop; her brother, David Zwicker and his late wife Kathy of Manchester, NH; sisters, Cheryl Ryan and her husband Wesley of Tewksbury and Cindy Wing of New Ipswich, NH; granddaughter, Scarlett Kathy Fuller; nieces and nephews, Patrick Ryan of Billerica, Ashley (Bodnar) McClain and her husband Julian of Southborough, Eric Ryan and his girlfriend Erica Daasuk of Peabody, Larissa Bodnar and boyfriend Brian Adams of Nashua, NH, Amanda Wing of Revere, Joshua Wing (US Air Force) and her great nephew, Jayson Michael McClain; long-time family friend, Michael Bodnar of Wilmington. She was the aunt of the late Wesley Michael Ryan.

Her Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 4 at 11:00 AM, at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:45 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Salvation Army, 625 Main Street, Wilmington, MA 01887. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Elizabeth E. (Roberts) Bussey – 88, of Londonderry, NH and formerly of North Reading for many years, died Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Bussey and the late James Delmonico.

Born in Boston, MA on April 14, 1930. She was the daughter of the late James J. and Mary (Galvin) Roberts. Elizabeth worked for over twenty years at Phillips Academy in Andover, rising to Associate Director of Human Resources.

She was a gifted listener, who touched everyone’s life around her. She was an avid reader and had immeasurable strength in caring for her children and grandchildren. She was often referred as a “saint” all while earning her way through business school.

Elizabeth loved crafts and amateur theatre at the North Shore Music Theatre. She was also a co-author with her brother William.

Family members include her loving sons, Michael E. Bussey and his wife Lisa, Kenneth L. Bussey, James J. Bussey and the late Daniel Bussey; her daughter, Kathleen M. Doucette and her husband John; her brother, William Roberts and his wife Josephine and her late sister, Kathleen Roberts; grandchildren, Kimberly S. Doucette, Troy J. Doucette and wife Robyn, Jesse R. Doucette, Colleen, Matthew and his wife Nicole, Rachel and Victoria Bussey, Kenneth Powers, Patrick and Monique Bussey; great grandchildren, Kenneth Perez, Ryen Bussey, Jackson Tymann, Hailey Puffer and James Powers and the late Damien Doucette.

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, October 17 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours will held on Tuesday, October 16 from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Daniel L. O’Donnell – 85, of North Reading and formerly of South Weymouth, died Wednesday, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Weymouth, MA on January 1, 1933. He was the son of the late John J. and Celia (Sheehan) O’Donnell. He was a graduate Weymouth High School, Class of 1954 and Thayer Academy, Class of 1955. He attended the University of Miami and Boston University.

Daniel was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, he served from 1951 to 1955. He was a district sales manager and plumbing and heating manufacturing sales representative. He worked for Crest-Good Manufacturing Company, Inc., Hat Crek and Sterling Brass.