Warren R. “Ricky” Pearce, III – 48, of North Reading, died Monday, February 17, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Topeka, Kansas on February 1, 1972. Ricky attended North Reading Public Schools.

Ricky worked for Pearce Construction Company in North Reading for many years and he also worked previously for AutoZone in South Yarmouth.

Ricky had a great sense of adventure; he loved a challenge and had an infectious laugh. He enjoyed taking pictures of sunsets and nature, spending time with friends and he loved his two daughters with all his heart. Ricky enjoyed Sci-Fi shows and loved music. He spent a lot of time taking things apart and rebuilding electronics.

Family members include his loving daughters, Madison and Payton Pearce, his wife, April Muise Pearce; his parents, Patricia A. (Pothier) Pearce and Warren R. Pearce, Jr. and his wife Holly; his sister, Jennifer L. (Pearce) Iosua and her husband Richard and Jessica Boyer-Klopp; his brother, William D. Pearce; stepsons, James, Shayne and Brandon Muise and stepsister, Emily Lee and her husband Eric and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, February 21 from 4 to 8 PM. His Funeral will be held on Saturday, February 22 at 10 AM at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com Memorial donations may be made in his memory to https://www.diabetes.org/donate/donate-in-honor

Margaret “Jeanne” Bjorkgren – The gentle soul of Jeanne Bjorkgren joined the angels on January 29, 2020, she was 83 years old and a resident of Cohasset.

Jeanne loved collecting rare vintage items, she loved rescuing cats and spent countless hours in her gardens. She enjoyed family visits in her family home of over 100 years and was generous in showing her younger cousins her rare finds, especially antique dolls and explaining their origins.

Jeanne graduated from Cohasset and Archbishop Williams High School and went on to work at John Hancock. She attended St. Anthony’s Church in Cohasset.

Jeanne leaves Laurie Leone Gonsalves, Barbara Carlson, David and Laura Coletta and her rescue cat, Ollie. Arrangements will be held at a later date and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Nancy L. (Monahan) MacDonald – 83, of North Reading and formerly of Malden, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 6, 2020. She was the beloved wife of 62 years to the late Robert J. “Bob” MacDonald, who died this past September.

Born in Malden, MA on October 18, 1936, she was the daughter of the late P. Humphrey and Ruth (O’Loughlin) Monahan. Nancy was a graduate of Malden High School. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 53 years and a member of the Trinity Evangelical Church. She was a homemaker and was dedicated to her family.

Family members include her loving daughters, Cheryl Gauthier, Ruth Bernard and Susan Warren, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Ruth Finnegan.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, February 15 at 10:00 AM at the Trinity Evangelical Church, 105 Haverhill Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 14 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Isabel Medeiros – 73, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield and Somerville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Born in Maia, Azores, Portugal on February 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Magdalena (Pereira) Medeiros. Isabel has been a resident of North Reading for the past 3 years, living with her daughter Lisa’s family and was a former resident of Wakefield for 12 years. She was a member of St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading.

Isabel worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Fairlawn Nursing Home for many years.

She devoted her life on her children and grandchildren and always put family first. She enjoyed the simple treasures of life. She will be deeply missed, but lovingly remembered for her unconditional love to her family.

Family members include her loving daughter, Lisa Marie Dempsey and her husband Robert; her son, Thomas Ponte; her brother, Edward Medeiros; sisters, Natalia Moniz and Marie Medeiros; grandchildren, Yvette Rivera, Ava and Aiden Dempsey.

Her Funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Monday, February 3 at 9:15. AM, followed by an 11:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Visitation will be held prior to the Funeral Mass from 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM. Interment will be held in Lakeside Cemetery in Wakefield. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Louis J. “Jim” Parrott – 90, of West Peabody and formerly of Lowell, died Monday, January 20, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia A. (Ryan) Parrott.

Born in Lowell, MA on March 3, 1929. He was the son of the late Louis J. and Marion (Dube) Parrott. He was raised and attended school in Lowell. Louis was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and served from 1946 to 1949.

Louis worked as a truck driver for many years for Capital Motors in Lowell. He has been a resident of West Peabody or over forty years a member of St. Adelaide’s Church.

Family members include his loving son Gary Parrott of Monticello, Florida; daughters, Brenda Barnard of St. Helens, Oregon and the late Ann Casey; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; he was the brother of the late Donald Parrott.

His funeral will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, January 30 at 11:00 AM. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Chelmsford. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com