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.

Joan A. (Buckley) Hanley, 89, of North Reading, formerly of Burlington, Stoneham and West Roxbury, passed away peacefully at Winchester Hospital on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 24, 1937, Joan was the beloved daughter of the late John and Julia (Sullivan) Buckley. She spent most of her life in West Roxbury, where she attended and graduated from Catholic school.

Joan enjoyed a long and dedicated career as a buyer and telephone operator, working for Polaroid, Lahey Clinic, and Coldwell Banker.

For the past 12 years, Joan made her home in North Reading. She attended St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading and was a member of St. Joseph’s Church in Wakefield. Her Catholic faith was a constant source of strength and guided the way she lived her life.

Above all else, Joan was a devoted and loving mother who cherished her family. She was courageous, compassionate, welcoming, a wonderful listener, and a steadfast advocate for those she loved. She delighted in spending time with her grandchildren, traveling with her sisters, golfing, playing cards, watching classic television shows, and shopping for Christmas. An avid reader, Joan embraced life with gratitude, faith, and joy.

She is lovingly survived by her children: Walter Hanley, Daniel Hanley, Timothy Hanley, Catherine Hanley, Karen Hanley-Maki, and Joanne Hanley. She also leaves her brothers, Michael Buckley and William Buckley; her 11 cherished grandchildren; and 10 beloved great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her brothers Patrick, John, Thomas, Joseph, and Timothy Buckley, and her sisters Mary (Buckley) Austin and Sheila (Buckley) Shruhan.

Her Funeral will be  held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, July 7 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 Monday from 4 to 7 PM.  Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Stoneham.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joan’s memory to the Columban Fathers, 65 Ferry Road, P.O. Box 65, Bristol, RI 02809.

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