Robert E. Winters – 85, of Middleton and formerly of North Reading and Somerville, passed away at his home on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was the loving husband of the late Kathryn J. (Repucci) Winters.

Born in Somerville, MA on June 22, 1940, he was the son of the late Henry E. Winters.

Bob worked as a parts coordinator for the MBTA for many years and was a member of Local 25.

Bob loved his son and belated wife more than words can describe, he loved his country and always kept a positive outlook on life, he was non judge mental and he always put other’s needs before his own, especially his family and close friends.

He was the President of Pop Warner Football and was a little League Coach in North Reading and he loved Kitty’s Restaurant. Bob loved traveling in New England, he loved Fox News, scratch tickets and especially his Grand Marquis.

Family members include his loving son, Robert J. Winters and his companion Nicole Calantonio; his brother Bill Elwell; his late sisters, Barbara Nash and Joan Gogos. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 AM  to Noon, at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of  flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warriors, Tunnels To Towers or the Pine Street  Inn.

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Shelby P. Aims, 59, of North Andover and formerly of North Reading, passed away at her home on November 21, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Stoneham, MA on July 29, 1966. She was the daughter of the late Bayard P. and Margaret A. (Scott) Aims.  She was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1984. She has been a resident of North Andover for the past 5 years.

Shelby worked as a server and waitress for assisted living. She dedicated herself to helping others in need. She was always there to listen to others for who ever needed a helping hand. She was a care giver to all.

Family members include her loving companion 33 years, Patrick McNeil, she was his best friend and right arm; sisters, Sandra Rychwa, Jacqueline Hood and the late Nancy Boucher; brothers, Scott Aims and the late Buddy Aims; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her visitation will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 10 AM to Noon at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Sylvia (Brennan) McDonald – 79, of Wilmington, MA, formerly of North Reading, MA, passed peacefully at The Sawtelle House on November 22, 2025. Born at Winchester Hospital, Sylvia lived a full and devoted life centered around her family, her work, and the places she loved most.

Sylvia is survived by her beloved husband, Robert J. McDonald; her daughter, Stacey Goodwin, of Wilmington MA;  her Son, Robert E. McDonald of Auckland, NZ;  her Son-in-Law Patrick; her Daughter-in-Law Penny and her Grandchildren, Sean, Zachary and Chloe.  She was a beloved aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Sylvia worked throughout her life, most notably at Duracell as a research technician, where she made a strong and lasting impression on all who knew her. Hardworking and dedicated, she carried her warmth and determination into everything she did.

She had a deep love for the water and spent much of her free time at the family’s lake home in Center Ossipee, NH. Whether boating, enjoying water sports, or simply sitting quietly and taking in the peaceful view, the lake was her happy place.

Sylvia will be remembered for her warm, generous, caring, and loving spirit—balanced with a straightforward honesty and a bit of stubbornness that made her uniquely her.  She was the kind of person who would tell it to you like it was, but always had an open ear and a willing shoulder for anyone who needed it.   She touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 29 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, December 4 at 10:00 AM, followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery. The family request that donations be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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Kenneth E. Story , Jr. –  83, of North Reading and formerly of Lynn, died on Saturday, November 22, 2025. He leaves his wife Amy R. (Parker) Story of 59 years and their two children, his son, Kenneth E. Story, III and his wife Kelli and his daughter, Laura (Story) DeAngelis; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, his brother, John Story and 4 nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Dennis Story.

Ken graduated from Northeastern University with a master’s degree in electrical engineering. He was an electrical engineer for GTE in Needham and Taunton for 35 years.

Ken won many awards for developing his own black and white pictures from the Greater Lynn Camera Club. He mostly enjoyed New England’s beautiful scenery. He was a member of St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading.

His Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Wednesday, November 26 at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Please go directly to church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Richard Webster Ham – 95, of North Reading, MA, husband of the late Joleen Glidden, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at his home in North Reading, MA.

Dick was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on June 8, 1930 to Robert and Priscilla (Webster) Ham. He graduated from Reading High School in 1948. In 1952 he became a very proud graduate of Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. He frequently reminisced about his Bowdoin friends, fraternity brothers and faculty and enjoyed visiting the campus to see how it had changed over the years.

Dick taught foreign language at Reading Memorial High School for nearly 40 years, and continued as a substitute teacher for many years following his “retirement” in the early 90’s.  He is still fondly remembered by many of his former students. Dick was a long-time member of the Union Congregational Church in North Reading and was part of the church choir, House Committee and the Care Committee at various times. He always looked forward to the annual Christmas fair and treating his eldest daughter to a lobster roll, a tradition begun by his late wife, Joleen.

Dick loved spending his summers at Chewonki Campground in Wiscasset, ME where he and his family camped for over 50 years. Other campers and the owners looked forward to seeing Dick every year, and vice versa.

Dick was much loved and will be sorely missed by his children, Deborah Ham of Peabody, MA; David W. Ham of Merrimack, NH; and Elizabeth V. “Betsey” Driscoll and her husband Raymond of Dracut, MA. He is also survived by four grandchildren, four great-grandsons, his brother David F. Ham and his wife Barbara of North Reading, and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dick’s memory to the Bowdoin College Alumni Fund, Bowdoin College, 4100 College Station Brunswick, ME 04011-8432 or the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading, MA 01864.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

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