Barbara  M. (Tilley) Webb – 92, of North Reading, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 9, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Charles W. Webb.

Born in Winchester, MA on June 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Sarah (Smith) Tilley. Barbara graduated from Reading Memorial High School in 1952.

Barbara was a lifelong resident of North Reading and spent virtually her entire life on Elm Street, where generations of her family made their home. A skilled local builder, her father, Aaron Tilley, built several homes along Elm Street, including the home where he and Sarah lived for the remainder of their lives and the neighboring home where Barbara raised her children and, later, shared nearly four decades with her husband, Charlie. She remained there until her passing. Following high school, Barbara worked for many years as a keypunch operator before joining the Reading Municipal Light Department, where she remained until her retirement. She was also a co-owner of the Andover Spa for 15 years.

After the death of her first husband, Edward Wagner, Sr., Barbara devoted herself to raising her two children while balancing the responsibilities of work and home. Her strength and independence would remain defining qualities throughout her life. A devoted volunteer, Barbara generously gave her time to the North Reading Music Boosters, Melrose-Wakefield Hospital, the Town of North Reading Senior Tax Work-Off Program, and the Masonic HELP Program in Woburn.

Her faith was an important part of her life. Barbara was a longtime member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in North Reading, where she and Charlie formed many lasting friendships and shared years of fellowship and service. In recent years, she became an active member of the Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church, where she found another caring church family and continued to enjoy worship, fellowship, and opportunities to serve. She sang in the choir for many years, often accompanying congregational hymns on the piano, and faithfully supported church fairs, fundraisers, and other church activities.

Barbara was especially proud of her Newfoundland heritage. The daughter of parents who came to Massachusetts from Newfoundland, she made several trips there over the years to visit family and remained deeply connected to her roots. She also remained closely connected with her classmates, helping organize Reading Memorial High School reunions for many years and, more recently, enjoying monthly luncheon gatherings with the remaining members of the Class of 1952. Her home was the setting for countless birthday celebrations, bridal and baby showers, holidays, and the family’s cherished annual Christmas open house, creating lasting memories for generations.

Nothing brought Barbara greater joy than spending time with her family. She rarely missed an opportunity to celebrate the milestones of those she loved, faithfully attending concerts, recitals, birthdays, graduations, holidays, and countless other gatherings over the years. She loved sharing those moments with family and friends alike and was always ready with an honest opinion, a trait those who knew and loved her came to cherish. In recent years, Barbara could often be found enjoying a Dunkin’ coffee at Ipswich River Park, where she loved spending time outdoors. True to her independent spirit, she was still driving and enjoying life’s simple pleasures, spending the evening before her passing at the park’s weekly summer barbecue and concert with her daughter and son-in-law. She will be remembered for her generosity, resilience, welcoming spirit, and steadfast devotion to her family.

Family members include her daughter, Diane (Wagner) Greene and her husband John of North Reading; daughter-in-law, Kathy Wagner of Reading; daughter, Patricia (Webb) Meehan and her husband David of Peabody; brother, William Tilley and his wife Fran of Salem, NH; grandchildren, Erika Greene of Danville, NH, Kristen (Greene) Prioleau and her wife Nakia of Methuen, Jaclyn (Greene) Hollingsworth and her husband Adam of Andover, Jennifer Wagner of Atkinson, NH, Kaitlyn Wagner of Methuen, Renee (Meehan) Kellett of Lynnfield, and Derek Wood of Saugus; great-grandchildren, Nola, David, Jessica, Matthew, Robbie, Joseph, Lucas, Alyssa, Ashley, Alison, and Jimmy; and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles Webb; her son, Edward Wagner, Jr.; her grandson, Aaron Greene; her granddaughter, Christine Wood; her sisters, Edna MacDonald and Mary Peters; and her first husband, Edward Wagner, Sr.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church, 273 Vernon Street, Wakefield. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church, 273 Vernon Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Sarah “Sally”(Green) Supple – 85, of Peabody, formerly of Newburyport, Essex, Vermont and New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 24, 2026.

She was the beloved wife of the late D. William ‘Bill’ Supple, devoted mother to David (Lisa), Brian (Elisa), Heather (Anthony), and Melissa (Chad) and loving and doting Grammy/Mimi to Aaron (Sophie), Cole, Abbie, Matthew, Ben, Chandler, Ryan, Carter, Jack, Hayden, Kaitlyn and Sarah.

Born in Mount Kisco, New York on June 3, 1941. She was the daughter of the late Col. George C. Green and Olivia J. (Covey) Green, sister to the late George (Gene) Green and loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. She graduated from Vassar Brothers Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1964. As a registered nurse she worked at various hospitals in Rochester, NY, Poughkeepsie, NY as well as Pediatric Associates in Vermont.

Sally had many lifelong friends, who she kept in touch with through her travels from NY, to Vermont, to Virginia, back to Vermont and finally to Massachusetts.  Especially her dear friends; Ann and Bill Winter.  During her time in Newburyport, (19 years), Sally became part of the community, volunteering at the Firehouse Center for the Arts, participating in knitting circles, bookbinding at the public library, and becoming a devoted member of the Immaculate Conception Church.

Most of all, she loved spending time and playing games with her family. She was a regular fixture at her grandchildren’s sports games, dance recitals, and concerts. She enjoyed music, attending plays and performances with family.   She especially liked attending The Nutcracker with her granddaughters and listening to her grandson’s original music. She enjoyed playing the cello in her youth, toll painting, knitting and quilting.  Finally, her love for lobster was legendary.

A Funeral Mass will be held in the Immaculate Conception Church in Newburyport on July 21st at 11am and she will be interned with her true love and husband Bill in Vermont at a later date.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be dedicated in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Kathleen J. “Kate” (Woods) Roberts – 78, of North Reading and formerly of Charlestown, passed away at her home on July 5, 2026, after a long illness. She was the loving wife of the late Richard A. Roberts.

Born in Boston, MA on November 2, 1947. She was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Joyce) Woods. She has been a resident of North Reading since 1955.

Kate worked as a sales associate and cashier for Marshalls in North Reading for many years. She loved her family, she was always a caring and giving person. She never had anything bad to say. Kate loved the ocean, gardening and sports.

Family members include her loving sons, Paul Madison and his companion Kelly McNeil and Richard Madison, Jr.; her brother, Dan Woods, she was the sister of her late brothers, John Woods, Bill Woods, Paul “Buddy” Woods, Thomas Woods, Michael Woods, and her late sisters, Marsha Pierce and Ruth Lucci; grandchildren, Ricky, Paul, Jack, Drew, Nicholas, Ashley and Morgan; great grandchildren, Logan, Harmoney, Jaxson and Kendel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, NORTH READING on Monday, July 13 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, July 12, from Noon to 3 PM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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Roy V. Sample – 91, of Stoneham, formerly of North Reading and Malden, passed away, at his home on Friday, July 3, 2026. He was the husband of the late Hazel T. (Pierce) Sample.

Born in Boston, MA on May 27, 1935, he was the son of the late Frederick A. and Mabel M. (Chase) Sample. Roy was raised and attended Stoneham Schools and  was a graduate of Stoneham High School.

Roy was a U.S. Army Veteran, he was a SP4 and served from 1955 to 1958. He was a member of the Disable American Veterans. After moving to Stoneham, he was a former resident of North Reading for 58 years.

He worked as an Electronic Quality Control Engineer for many years. Roy worked hard and he cared for others. He worked very hard to protect the animals, birds and the environment. He liked fishing, growing tomatoes and grapes, he enjoyed cooking and had a like for cats.

His services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923; MSPCA at Nevins Farm Donate Now! – MSPCA-Angell (617) 541-5046; or to the Arbors Sunshine Fund, 140 Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA 02180

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George E. Thomas, Jr. – 76, of North Reading, formerly of Medford, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 1, 2026.

Born in Medford, MA on August 24, 1949. He was the son of the late George E. Sr. and Marcella J. (Adams) Thomas.

He attended North Reading Schools and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1967. George was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, he was a SP4 and he served from 1970 to 1971 where he printed maps and learned his lifelong profession of printing and retiring from Minuteman Press of McLean, VA.

He is lovingly survived by his wife of 29 years,  Irene C (St. Amand) Thomas. His children, Trina M. (Thomas) Boullion of Lafayette, LA, son Michael A. Robinson and predeceased by Christine M. (Robinson) McGowen formerly from Stoneham, MA, Stepdaughter Amanda Barnes-Cooper of Mountain Grove, MO.

He also leaves his sisters, June A. Kindler of Mendon, MA and Marcia D. Surette of Derry, N.H.; 5 cherished grandchildren , Cyanna, Cierra, Kristen, Larissa and Starr; and 10 beloved great grandchildren. He was also a loving uncle to Nadine, Jessica, Michelle, Michael, Nicole, Kimberly, and predeceased by nephew Adam Palmer.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 11AM to 12:45PM, at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Military Honors will follow at 1PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.