T. Daniel Potter – 61, of North Reading, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

Born in Lynn, MA on March 31, 1960. He was the son of the late Arthur “Skip” Potter and Judith (Doherty) Wallace. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving from 1980 to 1986. He was a Security and Management Specialist.

Dan was a graduate of North Reading High School. He attended Curry College and received his degree from the U.S. Air Force. He was employed by Fed Ex as an Operations Manager.

Dan was a North Reading hockey and baseball coach for several years.. He enjoyed hockey, skiing, boating, fishing and golf. He loved cooking and listening to country music. He was a beloved father, Dan’s greatest pride was his six children, whom he loved dearly.

Family members include his former wife Kathleen (Griffin) Potter and their children, Melissa, Thomas, Jared, Mark, Sarah and Griffin Potter, all of North Reading; his sister, Lori Potter Murray and two nieces, Elizabeth Potter- Eleftheriou and Samantha Potter Marotte, all of New Hampshire. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 8, at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, (Rt. 62) North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 7 from 5 to 8 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Donate online ·  https://www.cdceportal.va.gov/donate_online/  enter Bedford, Massachusetts. Or by mail, VA Bedford, CDCE/Voluntary Service (135), 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730. Please specify in memory of T. Daniel Potter online or in the memo block.

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Steven R. Carucci, 78, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of North Reading, MA passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2022 at Tidewell Hospice in Palmetto, FL. Steven was born in Woburn, Massachusetts on April 8, 1943, to the late Nancy T. (Conte) Carucci and the late Steven Carucci. He was a 1962 graduate of North Reading High School.
An honorably discharged veteran, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1967 until 1971 where he did a tour of duty in the Vietman War. After his discharge, Steven was employed by Lahey Hospital Boston. Upon his retirement from Lahey he relocated to Florida where he spent many years as a faithful companion to his mother and step-father Fred Neiss.
Steven was a kind, gentle and compassionate man blessed with a dry sense of humor. He could often be found walking the Florida beaches or reading seaside.
He is survived by his sister Tami Carucci of Bradenton, FL, his two brothers, Charles Carucci and his wife Marianne of North Reading, Philip Carucci and his wife Janet of Stoneham, nieces and nephews, Donna, Debra, Charles Jr., Philip, Lynne, Paul, Michael, Scott, Sarah and 11 great nieces and nephews.
His funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, (Rt. 62), North Reading. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Croswell Funeral Home , 19 Bow St., North Reading is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in memory of Steven to St. Jude’s Childrens
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Tidwell Hospice, 4151 37th Street East,
Palmetto, Fl 34221 .

Carolyn  M. (Gormley) Forand – 33, of Tewksbury and formerly of Wilmington and North Reading, died at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, after a brief illness on February 5, 2022.

Born in Winchester, MA on November 9, 1988. She was raised and attended school in Wilmington and was a graduate of Wilmington High School.

Carolyn worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens and also many years as a nanny for several families, which gave her confidence in a family of her own.

She was a loving mom and enjoyed the outdoor activities with her 4 children, going to the beach, hiking or spending time with her many lifelong friends. She enjoyed music and singing and dancing shows in the kitchen. She also enjoyed singing acappella and chorus in High School. She enjoyed doing random acts of kindness for others.

Family members include her loving sons, Jackson Plourde of Freemont, NH and Asher Forand of Sturbridge, MA; daughters, Ember and Autumn Forand, both of Sturbridge, MA; her parents, Russ Gormley of North Reading and Cindy Nilsson Gormley of Savanaugh, GA; her sister, Kelly Gormley of Wilmington; her grandparents, Veronica Gormley and the late Ernest Gormley and Harold and Shirley Nilsson, all of North Reading.

Visitation will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, February 12 from 2 to 5 PM. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Doreen  H.  Ingram – 66, of Methuen, formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, January 31, 2022.

Born in Dorchester, MA on December 6, 1955. She was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1974. She later attended Northeastern University in Burlington.

Doreen was a stay-at-home mom. She was self-employed in the fabric business. She was empathetic. She loved animals, music and nature. Doreen was very selfless and kindhearted; she would do anything for anyone. She believed music is the universal language to peace, love and understanding. She had a tremendous love of family.

Doreen loved to make jewelry and play her guitar. She loved her Siamese cat Coco. Doreen said that her heart will always be on Looney Hill. She grew up with lots of woods with paths and forts. North Reading will always be her home.

Family members include her loving father Owen J. Ingram and her late mother Miriam J. (Perry) Ingram; her sons, Kenny Giles, Scotty Giles and Patrick Marino; her brother, Danny Ingram and his wife Rhonda; her niece, Kelsey Ingram and her nephew, Ryan Ingram; grandchildren, Kayla Dube, Kayla Murphy, Felicity and Ameila Veach and Joleen Giles.

Her Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, February 9 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Visitation will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, February 8 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the MSPCA, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Margaret  E. “Peggy” (MacGibbon) Hardy – 85, of North Reading and formerly of Melrose, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Bear Mountain of Reading. She was the loving wife of the late Noel Hardy.

Born in Malden, MA on October 28, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret  (McClellan) MacGibbon. She was raised in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School. Peggy` worked many years at Cerretanis in Melrose, which became Shaw’s and in later years she worked at the local Laundromat. She was lovingly referred to as the “Mayor” because she knew everyone.

Peggy had a big, beautiful smile and was known for her wit, her sass and her compassion that made people feel welcome.  She had a strong love of God and she had a great love for her family. Peggy loved to knit, to read, doing crossword puzzles and scratch tickets. She enjoyed various church activities and was a member of the Sunday Night Bowling League in Wakefield for many years.

Family members include her loving sons, Steven M. Hardy and John S. Hardy; daughters, Lyn Hardy Wilson, Nancy E. Hardy and Christina M. Hardy; brothers, Robert MacGibbon, pre-deceased by David and Donald MacGibbon; pre-deceased by sisters, Patricia Meuse, Ruth Crivello and Dottie O’Keeffe, 18 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Her Memorial service will be held at the Trinity Evangelical Church, 105 Haverhill Street, North Reading on Saturday, February 5 at 3:30 PM. There will be no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com