With sad and heavy hearts, we announce that Leona Elizabeth (Correlle) Pebler went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 18, 2026. Following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer, Leona passed in the warmth and comfort of her home in Northwood, NH, surrounded by the love of her family.

Leona was born on February 8, 1951, in Winchester, MA, to Bernard J. and Leona E. (Doran) Correlle. Being named after her mother was an honor she proudly carried, reflecting the special bond and deep admiration she held for her throughout her life. Raised on Martin’s Pond in North Reading, MA, as the third of seven children, Leona developed strong family values that would guide her throughout her life, along with a lifelong love of the water and water skiing.

During her freshman year at North Reading High School, Leona met David, who would become her lifelong love and husband. A natural cheerleader, she had a gift for uplifting, encouraging, and supporting others, whether cheering on her team or those she loved, both on and off the field. This spirit of encouragement became a defining part of who Leona was, extending into every chapter of her life.

At age 30, in Wakefield, MA, Leona began what she lovingly called her greatest calling: raising “my three sons.” Motherhood was a role she cherished deeply, whether she was soothing, cuddling, and singing to her babies, or spending countless days enthusiastically cheering them on at their sporting events as they got older, Leona poured her heart into being a mother. Her love for her boys was unwavering, and she took great joy in being their biggest supporter.

Along the way, Leona and David discovered the charming town of Newfields, NH, which would become a place they called home and the setting for the next beautiful chapter of their lives. There, they put down roots and raised their three boys, watching them grow from childhood to adulthood.  Newfields became more than just a place to live; it was where their family grew, cherished memories were made and a lifetime of love was shared.

In time, Leona embraced another beautiful chapter of her life: becoming a grandmother to six beloved grandchildren. This new role brought her immeasurable joy and filled her heart in ways only a grandmother’s love can. More recently, she was blessed to have her local grandchildren living right next door, allowing her to see them daily and share in the simple, precious moments of their everyday lives. She treasured this time together, showering them with compassion, encouragement, and unconditional love while instilling in them the values of kindness and faith. She also cherished every visit with her grandchildren who lived in Florida and California, making the most of each opportunity to be together and create lasting memories.  Near or far, each grandchild held a special place in Leona’s heart, and she loved, encouraged and cheered them on every step of the way.

Leona had many passions, including a deep love for music. Whenever a favorite song came on, she couldn’t help but sing along and dance, letting the music move her. Food was another of the ways she expressed her love, a passion passed down from her Mum to her and her sisters.  She especially enjoyed Italian food and seafood, and the Food Network was a household staple. Whether preparing a meal for her loved ones or cooking for a crowd, Leona found joy in bringing people together around the table. To her, sharing food was more than simply feeding others; it was a way of showing love, creating memories and making everyone feel welcomed.

Leona’s faith in the Lord was the foundation of her life and was reflected in the ways she cared for others. Serving her church communities at Messiah Lutheran Church and Regeneration Church (formerly Faith Lutheran Church) was deeply meaningful to her. Whether helping with Sunday morning café, hosting small groups, volunteering at Vacation Bible School, or lending a hand at holiday events, Leona was always willing to serve wherever she was needed. If food needed to be prepared or an extra set of hands was needed, she showed up with joyful energy, a generous heart, and a giving spirit. For Leona, faith was more than a belief; it was something she lived each day through her kindness, generosity and unwavering love for others.

Throughout her life, Leona was a loving cheerleader in every sense of the word, as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her warmth, generosity, unwavering faith, and joyful spirit touched the lives of all who knew and loved her.  Though she will be deeply missed, the love she shared and the memories she created will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind. This is the legacy of love she leaves to all that knew her.

Leona is survived by her beloved husband, David Pebler; her three sons, Corey Pebler, Daniel Pebler and his wife Erin, and Joseph and his wife Joceyln; and her adored six grandchildren, Adeline and Brayden (Corey and Deanna), Peyton and Colin (Daniel and Erin), and Franklin and Laurence (Joseph and Jocelyn); her sisters Sandra Correlle, Mary Polito and her husband Michael, Tricia Dillon, and Anne Marie Langill and her husband Bob; her brother, Paul Correlle and his wife Missy; along with many nieces and nephews; she was predeceased by her beloved parents, Leona and Bernard, and her sister, Bernadette Sorrenti.

Visitation hours will be held on Friday, November 6th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St, North Reading, MA 01864.  A memorial service will be held the following day, Saturday, November 7th at 10:30 a.m. at Regeneration Church, 4 Elm St, Exeter, NH 03833, followed by Celebration of Life Reception at Congregational Church, 21 Front St, Exeter, NH 03833. In honor of Leona’s vibrant spirit and favorite color, family and friends are welcome to wear purple or other colorful attire.

Memorial donations may be made to Seacoast Young Life or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in her name.

Barbara Buchieri – 70, of North Reading, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Dea-Ann (Kerr) Burgess passed away peacefully in Haverhill, MA, on October 22, 2026. Born November 5, 1940, in Boston to Audrey and Thomas Kerr, she was raised in Reading, MA, where she met Richard “Dick” Burgess in high school. They shared 59 years of marriage.

Dea-Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She devoted herself to raising their four boys, serving as a Cub Scout Den Mother and school Room Mother while spending countless hours at Little League games, band concerts, dance recitals, youth football, and hockey games. She and Dick also participated in local variety shows.

As the boys grew, Dea-Ann began working in veterinary and medical offices. A member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. An avid reader, she often couldn’t put a book down once she began.

Through their involvement with the Masons and Shriners, Dea-Ann developed lasting friendships and traveled the world with Dick for clown conventions and Masonic events. They also enjoyed cruises and spent retirement winters in Zephyrhills, FL, cheering on Saint Leo University basketball. At their homes in North Reading and Zephyrhills, she loved watching birds visit her yard.

Above all, Dea-Ann treasured her family. She delighted in time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, teaching many to sew and knit. When Dick became ill in 2016, she cared for him tirelessly until his passing in 2019.

She is survived by her brother, Jeff Kerr, and his wife, Karen Roney; her sons, Kevin and his wife, Darlene; Scott and his wife, Laurette; Tim; and Chris and his wife, Monica. Her grandchildren include Eric and his wife, Chantel; Karyn and her fiancé, Andrew Normandy; Sarah Lally and her husband, Michael; Jonathan; Eleanor; Ania; Kyana; and Sasha. She also leaves six great-grandchildren; niece Katie Fayer and her husband, Josh, and their children; sister-in-law Cindy Solomon and her husband, George; and extended family members Doreen Orlando Burgess and partner Bill Wood, Ashley Tomioka, Kelly and John Gabrysiak. She was predeceased by her husband, Dick; and her beloved dog, Lucy.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, November 2 from 4 to 7 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, with a funeral service starting at 6 PM.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dea-Ann’s memory to High Pointe House Hospice in Haverhill, MA https://www.tuftsmedicine.org/giving/give-care-home

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Alan Bruce Bennett – 85, passed away peacefully on October 22nd, 2026 to reunite with the love of his life of 62 years, Aldeane “Deanie” Bennett.

Al was born December 4th, 1940 in Manchester, Connecticut where he spent his childhood. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1958, University of Connecticut (BS and MS) in Dairy Husbandry 1962 and 1965, respectively.

He was an alumni of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, a member of UConn’s marching band, playing trumpet, and an ROTC cadet with the US Army. When he graduated he fulfilled his active duty obligation as an commissioned officer and ultimately attaining the rank of Captain.

In all, his military career spanned from 1958 to 1996. Throughout those years he was attached to the 5th Battalion 38th Artillery and later became an MP with the National Guard and was attached to multiple MP units culminating as Company Commander of the 972nd MP unit where he completed his military career (to this day, his footlockers are neatly packed and in full readiness)

He proudly worked for HP Hood and Sons dairy from 1972 to 1974, Sealtest/Breyers from 1974 to 1976 and then continued working in food technology at the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC) (aka Natick Labs), Research & Development from 1976 until he retired in 2008. His work brought him to many places including Japan, Korea, Germany, Panama and many domestic locations.

He and Deanie began having children prior to beginning his active duty in the U.S. Army in 1961. He was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Fort Benning Georgia. After his active duty he returned to Connecticut beginning his Master’s program at UConn. After graduating and working in the dairy industry he was hired by HP Hood and Sons in Charlestown, Mass in 1972. It was at this time that he moved the family of five to North Reading, Massachusetts where he lived for 54 years.

Devoted husband, brother, father, uncle, friend, Al was known for many things by many people…DeMolay “Dad Bennett”, Past Master Mason, Past Shriner’s Boss Clown, ret. MP Captain Bennett, Grandpa AND Grandad, trumpeter, choir singer, gardener and farmer, sailor, Mr Fixit, scientist, Master Procrastinator (fyi, there is no need to remind him every 6 months that something needs doing; he’ll get to it…), part-time firefighter…unintentional…IYKYK), teacher, mentor.

He had a gentle, loving kindness to all his family, friends and pets. He never questioned people’s choices, instead he found ways to be supportive, making him the well respected man we all look to emulate. He was both lighthouse and lifeboat to many.

Spending much of his childhood along the Connecticut shore and spending many days messing around with boats with his mother, father and brothers, Al had a lifelong fondness for the ocean and sailing. But he also loved his ground. He maintained a large garden and a lawn in North Reading. Woe to the woodchucks that crossed that fence line! He embraced all aspects of yardwork (maybe not all the extra work Mom created for him!) and homeownership.

Joining Aldersgate United Methodist Church in North Reading introduced Al to the many cherished friends he held onto until death. That friend group stayed together in almost every circle of his life.

Becoming a Mason with those same friends found Al as the Secretary where his attention to detail and organizational skills shined. Eventually becoming the Worshipful Master.

Of the many things Al did, “clowning around” with the Aleppo Temple Clown Unit was one of his greatest joys. If he wasn’t super serious organizing…everything…he was clowning around. Becoming a clown was a perfect fit! He embraced clowning around and often spread that joy enlisting his granddaughter, “Apples” to join him.

Goofing around didn’t stop in his professional career, often times presenting his Shriner’s clown badge to the MP at the gates of Natick Labs; just one of many stories he shared and laughed at while eating at the dining room table.

He is predeceased by his parents, Morris and Elizabeth Bennett, his wife and love of his life, Aldeane Reed Bennett and his sister-in-law (Kenneth’s wife) Dorelle Bennett, and his niece, Amy Reed.

He is survived by his four beloved children: his daughter, Lezlie and her husband, Steven Gallagher; his three sons, Bruce and his wife, Vicki; Andrew and his wife, Ester; Matthew and his wife, Meredith; his brothers, Phillip Bennett and his wife Dorothy, Kenneth Bennett; and his brother-in-law, Walter Reed III; his nine grandchildren: Elizabeth, Aaron, Adam, Elias, Kylie, Thora, Tristan, Ethan and Evelyn; and his great grandchildren, Jack and Bennett; and his niece and nephews, Beverly, Patricia, Jennifer, Jeffrey, and Walter IV.

Calling hours will be held at: Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA 01864 on Thursday, October 29 from 4 to 7 PM.

A funeral service will also be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA 01864 on Friday, October 30 at 10:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: “Care Dimensions” .

http://caredimensions.org/

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Lorraine F. Sheehan – 82, of North Reading, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, following a courageous battle with dementia and a brief battle with cancer.

Lorraine was the daughter of the late Dennis and Dorothy (Lehane) Maher. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 48 years, John Sheehan; their infant daughter, Bridget; and her brother, Dennis Maher.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Kathy Maher; her loving nieces Jenifer Carpinella and her husband, David; Kimberly Maher-Stamegna and her husband, Donald Stamegna; and Alison O’Brien and her husband, Mical. She is also survived by her niece Janice Daly and nephew Paul Leslie and his wife, Grainne, all residing overseas, along with numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

Lorraine earned a degree in business and enjoyed a professional career in the financial services industry, working at Merrill Lynch and Moors & Cabot.

A longtime resident of North Reading, Lorraine was an avid reader and dedicated many years to the Flint Memorial Library, serving on its Board of Trustees, supporting fundraising efforts, and helping the library thrive.

Lorraine enjoyed playing bingo, going out to eat, and spending time with family and friends. She loved entertaining and hosting gatherings, particularly during the holidays. Her home was always open to visitors, and she made everyone feel welcome. Lorraine had a special way of making people feel good about themselves, often telling those she met how handsome or beautiful they were.

Lorraine will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and love of family and friends.

Visiting hours will be held Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, Massachusetts.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading, MA. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lorraine’s memory may be made to the Friends of the Flint Memorial Library, 147 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864