Francis “Skip” Connolly – 79, of North Reading and formerly of Wakefield, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, March 18, 2016. He was the beloved husband of the late Sandra H. (Topping) Connolly.

Born in Melrose, MA on June 28, 1936. He was the son of the late John and Mabel A. (Carlin) Connolly. Skip was a U.S. Army Korean War and Vietnam Conflict Veteran, he was a Paratrooper and served for ten years.

He was a retired B.A.S.F. Mill Room Supervisor and he also worked for the Boston Stove Company in Reading.

Skip was has been a resident of North Reading for the past 44 years. He was a former member of the Loyal Order of Moose in North Reading, the Over The Hill Gang and was a former Treasurer of the Local AFLCIO. Skip was always steadfast and reliable.

Family members include his loving son, Michael F. Connolly (formerly of North Reading) and his wife Marisa of Burlington; his sister, Jean LeFavour of Wilmington; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

His funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 PM. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 5 to 6:45 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Roberta P. (Regali) Celata – Barnes – 72, of North Reading and formerly of Everett, died Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Winchester Hospital.

Born in Tewksbury, MA on May 25, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Anita (Demers) Regali. Roberta was a graduate of Nazareth Academy in Wakefield.

She was the owner of Bellevue Dress Shoppe in Melrose. She was a resident of North Reading for many years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church. Roberta was dedicated to her family, she was a very loving and caring person. She enjoyed cake decorating, spoon collections, stain glass and sitting at the beach.

Family members include her children, Lois Bahremand and her husband Amir, David Celata and his wife Cheryl and Mark Celata and Kim McCarthy; her brother, Joseph Dillion and sisters, Suzanne Regali, Bev Cotton, Fran Lahey, Rita Lawrence and Joanne Dillion; 4 grandchildren, Shereen Bahremand, James Celata, Ali Behremand and Matthew Celata.

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street on Monday, March 21, at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, March 20 from 2 to 6 PM. Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

SHEA, ANN J. (neé McCarthy)
Ann J. Shea of Newton, formerly of North Reading and Westwood, known affectionately by family and friends as “Nancy,” died peacefully in her sleep on March 13, 2016. Nancy was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Dorothy Lane and Edward Joseph McCarthy, Newton. Her brothers Lane, William, and sister Patricia predeceased her. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Nancy was the loving wife of the late Harold O’Leary. Grieving her loss is their beloved daughter, Frances Pennell (Penny) O’Leary. Nancy was the devoted wife of the late John Robert Shea, “Bob.” Nancy was a woman of elegance, intelligence and humor. She was a graduate of Emmanuel College and Boston College Law School. Her exceptional beauty, radiant smile and laughter captivated all who saw her. Nancy was a model for the former Hart Agency, Boston. She was a gracious hostess who loved to entertain. Her interests were varied ranging from golf, tennis, skiing, bridge, travel, and the seaside. Nancy had a wide and wonderful circle of friends. However, her two greatest loves were her daughter Penny and her late husband, Bob. Nancy and Bob first met on the golf course – a shared passion. After their honeymoon they set up home at 208 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston and enjoyed an enduring marriage. She worked tirelessly as a mother and wife – her love evident in all that she did. When Bob suffered a life threatening injury, Nancy was at his bedside every day for months and without fail drove him to and from his place of business for years, working beside him at T.E. Toomey, Wakefield. His happiness was paramount to her and her life changed forever following his death. She remained a steadfast and loving presence in the life of Penny. Her grace, humor, beauty and dignity will continue to inspire all who knew and loved her. Nancy and her family wish to thank those who lovingly cared for her over the last several years of her life providing for her dignity and comfort. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday March 19, 2016 at ten o’clock in the morning at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St, North Reading. Internment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy’s memory in honor of her extraordinary nurse, Hilda Lonergan, R.N. to Brookhaven Hospice, 6 Beech Street, Framingham, MA 01702. For directions and online condolences call Croswell Funeral Home at 978-664-3031 or see http://www.croswellfuneralhome.com.

Ralph A. Zenoby – 70, of Danvers, formerly of Florida and North Reading, died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Beverly Hospital.
Born in Chelsea, MA on November 17,1945. He was the son of the late Robert and Marion (Hanley) Zenoby. He was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1964. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he served from 1965 to 1967 and was stationed on the U.S.S. WASP.
Ralph was an Electrician at Reichold Chemical in Andover, before becoming self-employed. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and Knights of Columbus. He was proud of his service in the Navy and liked participating in and supporting veteran causes. He was loved by many and will be missed greatly, most notably by his beloved significant other Joanne MacFarlane of Danvers.
He enjoyed golfing and spending time with close friends. He loved boating and snowmobiling in his younger years. Ralph especially loved animals.
Family members include his loving son, Christopher Zenoby and his wife Ann of Haverhill and loving daughter, Lisa Fagan of Woburn; his sister, Romayne Trudo and her husband Dale of Tuscon, Arizona; grandchildren, Sean, Liam and Rose Fagan and Heather Zenoby.
Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Monday, March 14 from 4 to 6:45 PM, followed by a service at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Fund, 235 South Clark Street, Suite 910, Arlington, VA 22202. www.croswellfuneralhome.com