Timothy J. Callahan-Of North Reading and Osterville, formerly of Reading, passed away peacefully July 7, 2017 on Cape Cod, at age 96, surrounded by his family.  Beloved husband of 57 years to Genevieve E. (Lonczak) Callahan; loving father of Timothy Callahan Jr. and his wife Marie; devoted grandfather of Julia, Timothy III, and William.  He was the brother of the late Dr. Thomas Callahan, Fr. Francis Callahan, S.J., Joseph Callahan, Helen Callahan, and Catherine Stephens.

Born in Providence, RI in 1920, he was the son of Timothy E. Callahan of County Cork, Ireland, and Katherine A. Walsh of Boston.   Tim was a proud “double Eagle”, a 1938 graduate of Boston College High School and a 1942 graduate of Boston College.

The conflict in Europe soon beckoned, and Tim became a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Air Force during World War II, serving in the Normandy, Northern France, and Rhineland campaigns from 1943 – 1945 as a pilot of the B-26 Marauder, a medium tactical bomber.  In total he flew 65 combat missions in the European Theater of WWII, surpassing the usual quota of 25 missions.  His many military decorations include the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Purple Heart with 10 oak leaf clusters.  At the conclusion of the war Tim was a First Officer with American Airlines for four years, and in 1949 he rejoined the US Air Force until his retirement in 1968.

After the military he embarked on a second career, serving for 34 years as the Director of Veteran’s Services for the town of North Reading, a position from which he retired at age 89.  A passionate advocate for veterans and a staunch supporter of veteran’s issues, he served the town and its veterans with pride.

Possessor of a natural curiosity, he was passionate about subjects he enjoyed, including science, astronomy, aviation, history, the stock market, and jazz music. He was a voracious reader and an avid follower of world events.  But his main interest was always his family.  He loved to spend time with his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren, regaling them with stories and playing games.  He enjoyed travelling to every corner of his native New England, especially his beloved Cape Cod.  Many of these loves he passed on to his only son.

Calling hours will be at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Thursday, July 13, from 4-8 PM.

His Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM, St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Stoneham.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the North Reading Veteran’s Gift Account, a charity benefiting local veterans, care of the Department of Veteran’s Services, 235 North Street, North Reading MA 01864.

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AnnMarie (Ferretti) Doucette – 58, of Wilmington and formerly of North Reading, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at the Lahey Hospital Medical Center in Burlington, MA.

Born in Boston, MA on March 30, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Angelina (Montello) Ferretti. She was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1977 and a graduate of Emmanuel College, Class of 1981. She worked at Brigham and Women’s Hospital for 20 years in Anesthesia Research and worked at PAR Management for 18 years as a Certified Medical Coder.

AnnMarie would go to the ends of the earth to do anything for her family. She was a kind, loving and thoughtful wife and mother who always saw the positive in any situation. She loved gardening, cooking and planting flowers. AnnMarie enjoyed spending time with her family and her annual trip to Las Vegas. She has been a resident of Wilmington for the past 25 years.

Family members include her loving husband of 34 years, James E. Doucette; her loving sons, David J. Doucette of Bedford and Stephen R. Doucette of Brighton; her sister, Annette Fitzgerald and her husband Richard of Andover; nephew, Andrew Fitzgerald of New York; niece, Megan DeSanty of Andover; grandnephews, Brayden, Cameron and Lucas DeSanty.

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, July 5 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Route 62) North Reading. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, July 4 from 4 to 8 PM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society www.lls.org

Ann M. (Rinciari) McGonagle – 86, of North Reading, died Monday, June 19, 2017 at Wingate at Reading. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur F. McGonagle, Jr.

Born in New York City, New York on January 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore C. and Rose M. (Spadafora) Rinciari.

Ann was graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy in Brighton, Class of 1948 and later attended Secretarial School. She worked for Governor Herter at the State House in Boston in the 1950’s and then became a homemaker. Ann has been a resident of North Reading since 1961.

Ann always had a great concern for others and loved her grandchildren. She was a devoted Catholic and enjoyed music, concerts, dining and musicals.

Family members include her loving daughters, Lisa Boisvert and her longtime companion, Robert Kearns of Tewksbury, Linda Parr of Wakefield and Lori Madden and her husband Thomas of Andover; her brother, Francis Rinciari and his wife June and sister-in-law, Joan McGonagle, all of North Reading; 5 grandchildren, Ashley Iudiciani and Rosalie Parr, Marie Boisvert, Tealia and Lacey Madden; a great grandson, Wesley Iudiciani.

Memorial Mass will be held at St. Athanasius Church, 300 Haverhill Street, Reading on Thursday, June 29 at 10:30 AM. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

David  W.  Burke  – 76, of Reading and formerly of North Reading, lost his courageous battle with a lengthy illness, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Born in Fairhaven, MA on November 29, 1940, he was the son of the late George and Helen (Tucker) Burke. He was a graduate of Beverly High School and he later attended the University of Massachusetts.

David worked for Verizon for 39 years, he was a Marketing Manager. He was known for his kindness, sense of humor and his deep devotion and love of his family. He was always lending a helping hand, always a gentleman and was married for 53 years on Valentine’s Day. He had an infectious laughter, especially at his own jokes and had a deep dedication to his daughter Lisa.

David was an avid reader, he loved history, with a passion for the Civil War. He loved his family deeply, he enjoyed family gatherings, spending time with his grandchildren attending hockey games and tennis matches.

David was a resident of North Reading for over 50 years, he was an active member of the Union Congregational Church and a member of the Finance Committee and Church Council.

Family members include his loving wife of 53 years, Linda (Ramsay) Burke; daughters, Lisa Burke, Kristin Leonard and her husband Tim and Dina Magner and her husband Luke; grandchildren, Brittany, Briana and Brooke Leonard, Aidan, Ryan and Liam Magner; brothers, John Burke and his wife Marie, Fred Burke and this late wife Margaret, Donald Burke and his wife Nancy and Phillip Burke and his wife Patty and late brother, Richard Burke; sisters, Jean Arnold, Jackie Caulfield and her late husband Richard; sister- in- law, Janis Brackett and brother- in- law, Edwin Brackett; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

His Funeral will be held at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., North Reading on Thursday, June 22 at 11 AM. Calling hours will be held prior to the funeral service on Thursday from 9 to 10:30 AM, at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Union Congregational Church or the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Arthur “AJ” Harkness – 66, of North Reading and formerly of Lynn, died peacefully at home on June 13, 2017.

Born in Lynn, MA on June 12,1951, he was the son of the late James and Julie (Rogers) Harkness of Lynn.

AJ was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. AJ owned his own business, Star Trucking and Paving for twenty years. He was a truck driver for 50 years for a variety of local trucking companies.

AJ had a great love for motorcycles and owned many throughout his life. He was a great guitar player and played in numerous bands around the North Shore and beyond. There was always a special dog or two in his life. He had a great love for all animals, including his flock of chickens in Wilmington. He loved to participate in the Annual Santa Parade in Lynn, he had his tractor trailer all decked out with lights and tossing candy to all the children.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge of North Reading, American Legion Post No. 507 in Lynn and was a supporter of Toys For Tots.

He is survived by his loving companion of 17 years, Lisa Routenberg; his daughter, Alicia Harkness and sons, Jimmy and Robbie Harkness; three grandchildren, Ariana, Kaylee and Annabella; his sister, Gert and brother Michael all of Lynn. He is also Predeceased by his sister June and brother Gordon.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, June 20 from 4 to 6:45 PM, followed by a Funeral Service at 7 PM.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com