George E. Burbine- 68, of Winthrop, passed away on March 25, 2025.

Shirley E. (Dugrenier) Nilsson- passed peacefully on her 90th birthday, March 31, at The Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, MA. surrounded by family members.

Shirley was born in Chicago, IL on March 31, 1935. She was the daughter of Arlene and Wilfred Dugrenier.

Shirley worked for many years at Compugraphic Corp/ AGFA and Walmart, as well as some part time positions at Mister Donut, and the “old” Horseshoe Lounge before retiring due to health reasons. Shirley was a sports fan and could be heard cheering while attending youth baseball, softball, and hockey games. She also enjoyed watching the Bruins and the Patriots during the Ken Hodge and Tom Brady years. Shirley coached several years for the North Reading Girls’ Flower Power Youth Softball League. She loved to attend bingo nights at the Moose Lodge, Wakefield Elks, and spent many hours at home with her jigsaw puzzles. Shirley enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas with her husband, Hal and her children. She truly enjoyed hosting for the holidays and spending time with her family.

Shirley was the wife of Harold Nilsson. They were married for 59 years. They resided in North Reading for 58 years. Besides Harold, Shirley leaves behind 11 children: Frank (Paula) Sollazzo, Debbie (Steve) Rouleau, Edward Pronovost, Donna Pronovost and Paula Ciras, Ronald (Karen) Pronovost, Stephanie (Michael) Tannian, Cindy Gormley, Darlene (Tom) Williams, Laura (Brian) Harrington, Terri Boucher, and Eric Nilsson. Shirley also leaves behind 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Bob Santoro, and her granddaughter Carolyn Gormley.

Calling hours for Shirley will be held on Tuesday, April 8 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home. 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 9, at 9:15 AM from the Croswell Funeral Home, a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the National Kidney Foundation at https://www.kidney.org/offices/nkf-serving-new-england

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Lawrence B. Mundy, Jr. – 94, of North Reading and formerly of Revere, passed away at his home on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Born in Medford, MA on April 20,1930. He was the son of the late Lawrence B. Mundy, Sr. and Charlotte (Russell) Mundy. He was raised and attended school in Revere. He was a graduate of Revere High School and Butera School of Art in Boston.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict; he was a Corporal and served from 1951 to 1953.

Lawrence was an Electronic Technician for Brandeis University for many years. He was a jack of all trades as well as an incredible artist. He loved history and was fascinated by the American Civil War. He always stepped up to do what was right with integrity and had a strong sense of responsibility.

He enjoyed painting, Irish music, he was a Civil War Buff and interested in Military History. His nickname was “Lefty” and was a pitcher in Semi pro baseball. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 54 years.

Family members include his loving wife of 62 years, Rosary (Avola) Mundy; his sons, Lawrence James Mundy and his wife Jill, James Mundy, Daniel Mundy and his wife Sherri and William Mundy; daughters, Susan Mundy and Catherine Mundy; brothers, John Mundy and the late Paul Mundy; sisters,  Anne (Mundy) Destefano and the late Charlotte (Mundy) Diaz; 4 grandchildren, Jodie Banks, Victoria Wellman, Sophia Brace Mundy and Raquel Brace Mundy; 2 great grandchildren, Jackson Banks and Lucian Wellman.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Jacqueline  M. (Warnock) Murphy – 88, of North Reading, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on July 23, 1936. She was the daughter of the late William “Uncle Bill” Warnock and Beulah “Aunty Bea” (Ferguson) Warnock.

Jacqueline was a homemaker, she was big hearted and giving to everyone. She loved nothing more than having her family around her. She was also an avid gardener and has been a resident of North Reading for over 48 years.

Family members include her loving husband of 55 years Edwin F. Murphy; daughters, Gayle Munro and her husband Richard, Carole McTaggart and her late husband James and Susan Orben; five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. She was the mother of the late Dawna Hastings and the mother-in-law of Richard Hastings.

Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 2 at 11 :00 AM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, prior to the service. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

Thomas W. Jurczak – 88, of North Reading and formerly of Adams, MA, died at his home on Friday, March 14, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Constance M. (Apalakis) Jurczak.

Born in Adams, MA on May 28,1936. He was the son of the late Albert and Emma (Doyle) Jurczak. Tom was a graduate of Lowell Technical University.

He was a gifted engineer and supervisor for many years. He worked on many of Boston’s well-known buildings as well as the Central Artery Project and Copley Place in Boston.

Tom was a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran from 1953 to 1957, he served aboard the U.S.S. Lake Champlain.

He was an avid skier who skied well into his 70’s and taught both of his grandsons to ski along the way. Tom loved to work on his house renovating or building furniture.

He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 58 years and a member of the Trinity Evangelical Church for many years.

Family members include his loving daughter, Melisa Jalbert of North Reading; sons, Mark A. Jurczak of Reading and Mathew J. Jurczak of Methuen; grandsons, Daniel Jurczak of Portland, ME and Mark A. Jurczak, II of Revere; brothers, David Jurczak of Adams, MA, Michael Jurczak of Ketchikan, Alaska and Peter Jurczak of Sitka, Alaska. He was the brother of the late Patricia Kelley, John and Albert Jurczak.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at 10:00 AM at the Trinity Evangelical Church, 105 Haverhill Street, North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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