Audrey (Kimball) Gilbo – 86, of DeLand, FL and Three Rivers, MI, formerly of North Reading, MA, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 11, 1939, she was raised in Wilmington, MA, and graduated from Wilmington High School in 1957.

She lived in North Reading for over 50 years, many of those with her loving husband, the late Ronald J. Gilbo.  She worked as a secretary in the manufacturing sector for Transitron Electronics in Wakefield, GE Aerospace/Ametek in Wilmington, and Caressa Shoes in Burlington.  She was a Brownie Troop Leader, sang in the church choir and was an active member in the North Reading Garden club.

She loved spending time with her daughter, Kim (Gilbo) Warner, and son-in-law, Steve Warner, of Vicksburg, MI.  She adored her two grandchildren, Madeline Warner of San Jose, CA, and Jonathan Warner of Nashville, TN, and was known for sending them many care packages and treats well into adulthood.

Known for her “green thumb” and love of animals, she enjoyed cultivating her gardens and window boxes each year.  She could often be found birdwatching and was never without a favorite cat companion. She enjoyed being outdoors in all seasons, but especially loved campfires with family and walks along the beach searching for rocks and seashells. She enjoyed baking and was known to share her sweets with others, especially around the holidays.

In addition to her immediate family, she is survived by her sisters, Marlene Thornton of Austin, TX, Janice Stack of Danvers, MA, Elaine Catalfamo of Danvers, MA, and brother, Woody Kimball of Stoneham, MA.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Ronald J. Gilbo, parents Phyllis B. (Kurkjian) Spataro and William C. Kimball, and eldest sister, Phyllis (Beverly) Miller.

Service Information: Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 26, from 4-7 p.m. at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading.  Funeral services on Friday, March 27, at 10:00 a.m., at Croswell Funeral Home, followed by burial in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Journey’s End Animal Sanctuary, 1899 Mercers Fernery Rd., DeLand, FL 32720.

Her family would like to thank the staff of Orlando Regional Medical Center ICU and VITAS Hospice for exceptional kindness and care.

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Sharon L. (Lanza) Coviello – 71, of North Reading, died peacefully with loved ones on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Winchester Hospital.

Born in Boston on November 14, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Amelia (Fedeli) Lanza. Sharon was raised in the North End of Boston and was a graduate of Julie Billiart High School. She later graduated from Merrimack College.

Sharon was an Owner and Financial Manager of Coviello Electric. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 51 years.

She was known for her incredible warmth, her unwavering strength, and her immense love for her family.

Family members include her loving husband Sergio Coviello; sons Marc Coviello, Jared Coviello and his wife Nicole and Adam Coviello and his wife Sabrina; her sister Cynthia Janov; grandchildren  AJ Coviello, Olivia Coviello, Joseph Coviello, Mia Coviello, Gabriella Coviello and Lorenzo Coviello.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 8 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Committal prayers will be held at the Mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery, 175 Broadway, Malden on Friday March 20 at 11 AM. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Shriners Children’s Hospital (donate.shrinerschildrens.org)

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Daniel P. Matthews – 90, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026. He was a retired Lieutenant of the Somerville Fire Department, he was a 35 year member. He also served as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957.

Born in Arlington, MA on September 30, 1935. He was the son of the late Peter and Molly (Young) Matthews. Dan was a graduate of Tewksbury High School. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 30 years.

He loved his family and friends and was always looking for a reason to laugh. Dan would always be there to help out anyone in need. He really loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman and hunter. He enjoyed fishing, skiing and snowmobiling.

He is survived by his beloved wife of over 60 years, Dolly (Tasker) Matthews; his sons Ed Matthews and his wife Mary Ann Matthews and Kevin Matthews and his wife Darlene Matthews; brother of the late Paul Matthews and the late Pat Van Lier. Also survived by 2 grandchildren Collin Matthews and Danielle Messenger and her husband Devin Messenger; two great grandchildren River and Grey.

His funeral services will be private a celebration of life to be coming soon. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Bernadette J. (Correlle) Sorrenti, 78, of North Reading, died on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Beverly Hospital, after a gallant and excruciating struggle with kidney disease.

Born in Stoneham, MA on August 20, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Bernard J. and Leona E. (Doran) Correlle. Bernadette was a life-long resident of North Reading, she was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1965 and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

She was enveloped with unwavering love at her last breath by her devoted husband, children, grandchildren, siblings, nephews, and nieces that she loved so deeply. Bernadette was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was raised in North Reading on Martin’s Pond, which is also where she met Tom, the love of her life, and married at 21.

She was the oldest of seven siblings and took her role seriously. Bernadette was the model mother for her two children and provided endless selfless love. Her radiant smile, thoughtfulness, and love of family is how she is remembered best. Bern was often described as a hard act to follow and a Mary Poppins type-practically perfect in every way.

Bernadette was devoted to her family and showed up to every event with something thoughtful and outrageously delicious. She had a gift for making you feel special. She was an expert cake maker, but only for family members-often to the envy of others. She loved to belly laugh and show her beautiful dimple. She basked in being the object of ridicule-particularly around how many pictures she would take. She took it in stride because she knew she was revered and how thankful we’d be one day.

Bernadette was most proud of being the quintessential caretaker and showing everyone how much she loved them. She leaves a void that is irreplaceable and for which there is no substitute.

Family members include her loving husband of 58 years, Tom Sorrenti; her son, Michael Sorrenti and his wife Dawn and her daughter, Christine Sorrenti-Massaia; sisters, Sandra Correlle, Leona Pebler and her husband David; Mary Polito and her husband Michael, Tricia Dillon, and Anne Marie Langill and her husband Bob; her brother, Paul Correlle and his wife Missy; 4 grandchildren, Erica and Mark Sorrenti and Nico and Lyla Massaia; along with many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, March 6 at 9:15 AM from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

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Albert J. Caproni

September 28, 1940-February 23, 2026

Albert Joseph Caproni,- age 85, died peacefully at home.  He was the beloved husband of Karin L. Caproni (Anderson) who predeceased him in 2022, and they lived together in North Reading, Massachusetts for all their 58-year-marriage.  Known as Albie to most, he was a tough-minded but loving man, who knew the roads of the North Shore like the back of his hand, having driven them in the cars and trucks where he made his living.  He was a man who valued his family, his children and grandchildren, and the dogs that were part of his long life.

Albie was born in Lynn, MA and grew up in the family Auto Parts business.  From a young age he was around cars and shared his father’s and friends’ love of stock car racing. He had a keen mind but chose mostly to do physical things. Together with his parents and brother Allen, they built a camp house on a beloved lake in Maine, where he spent his summers and later provided terrific memories of boating and water sports to his 3 children and a variety of friends and family.  As a boy and young teen, he became skilled at the accordion which led to him playing onstage at the Boston Symphony Orchestra.  As for jobs and roles in the world, he had so many:  He was an employee, then part owner, of AC Auto Parts in Lynn, he was a special detail policeman with the Lynnfield Police Department, he plowed every winter in various capacities from age 9 to age 83, he owned and operated a trucking company (AC Services), and drove for various trucking companies in the area. Whether it was motorcycles, snowmobiles or boats in the ocean or in the lake, he was spending his spare moments enjoying, fixing, selling, and going as fast as he could.  He supported his children and grandchildren in so many ways and enjoyed loyal, lifelong friendships.  For others, he was that person you would call if you needed help.

Albie is survived by his three children Kathleen Caproni  (husband Peter del Rosario), Cheryl Kindrat, and Joseph Caproni (wife Jody Caproni).  His 4 grandchildren to whom he was “Grampy Albie” are Maya del Rosario, Gregory Kindrat, Casey Kindrat, and Nicholas Caproni.  They will all miss his loving support and gratitude for their attention and visits.  He is predeceased by his wife Karin, his parents (Albert R. Caproni and Lilian Caproni), and brother Allen Caproni.  He will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8 from 3 to 6 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  A graveside Service will be held on Monday, March 9 at 11:45 AM at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 185 Lake Street, Peabody. A procession will leave the funeral home to the cemetery at 11:15 AM.

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