William R. Winter – 62, of Reading, died Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

He was born in Weymouth, MA on May 18, 1957. He was the son of the late Norman J. and Janet F. (Hall) Winter. Bill attended Reading public schools and was a graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1976. He also attended Middlesex Community College and was a graduate of Salem State College with a B.S. in Business.

He worked in the construction industry for many years and has been a resident of Reading for the past 56 years.

Bill had a big heart; he loved his family dearly and was always willing to lend a hand. He had a good sense of humor and was always joking around.

Bill loved to read, fish and travel. He has been to many countries and he especially loved Costa Rica.

Family members include his loving brothers, Norman J. Winter, Jr. and his wife Jan of CA, the late Thomas F. Winter, Sr. and Dennis J. Winter and his wife Karen of Reading; his loving sister, Lisa M. (Winter) Richardson and her husband James of North Reading. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday, January 11 at 8:30 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held prior to the funeral from 8:30 to 9:45 AM.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston or to the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Eric W. Rollfs of North Reading passed at Lahey Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones on Monday, December 23, 2019, at the age of 61.

Eric grew up in Topsfield, graduating high school from Masconomet and earning a Bachelor’s degree from Merrimack College. Eric worked for many years at Blue Raven Tech in Wilmington as a sales account manager and, more recently, for the US Postal Service in North Reading.

He kept the book for his sons’ baseball games in Little League, attending all of his kids’ sporting events as a fan through their college years. His favorite pastime was taking his dogs, Maybelline and Poe, around town, from the golf course to Ipswich River Park to Dunkin Donuts for a doggy munchkin. He was quick to pick up new skills, from carpentry in his home to working on cars.

Eric was the beloved husband of 24 years to Patty Rollfs, deceased in 2014, and the loving son of late Doris Rollfs (King) and late Edward Rollfs of Topsfield. He was the cherished father of Mark, Dennis and Ellen Rollfs, all of North Reading and Allston. Brother of Bud Rollfs and his wife Sue of Andover, Judi and Frank Green of Queen Creek Arizona, Deb and Jeff Wizig of Richmond California, and the late Gretchen and Rodney Snyder. Son-in-law to Helen Collins. Brother in-law of Catherine Sutherland and her husband Gene, Denyse Collins and the late James Collins, and Helen Anne Cowan. He was a loving uncle of 21 nieces and nephews.

His Funeral Mass will be on Monday, December 30 at 11:30 AM at St. Michael’s Parish, 196 Main Street, North Andover. Calling hours will be held before his Funeral Mass from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: https://everloved.com/life-of/eric-rollfs/

Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, NORTH READING, (978) 664-3031. croswellfuneralhome.com

Anita R. (Materazzo) Butler – 61, of North Reading, formerly of Medford and Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Cambridge, MA on November 3, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Lillian (Gronokowski) Materazzo. She was raised in Cambridge and was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School.

Anita worked as a mortgage specialist for twenty years at the Stoneham Bank and other banks for a total of 36 years in banking. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 30 years and a member of St. Theresa’s Church. Anita supported whatever they had for the clothing and food drives. She also supported the Toys for Kids drive or whatever she could do to donate.

Anita cared for all people, whatever they had going on. She was always caring and touching a lot of people’s lives. Anyone that met her became her friend for life.

Family members include her loving husband of 40 years, William S. Butler; her brothers, Dave Matthews and his wife Barbara of Lynnfield, Paul Materazzo and his wife Margie of Cambridge and the late Anthony Materazzo; sisters, Joanne Materazzo of Medford and Jane DeMarco of Staten Island, New York.

Her funeral will be held at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading on Saturday, January 4 at 10:30 AM. A collation will follow at Angelica’s Restaurant, 49 S. Main Street, Middleton. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Venmo@valade – buckley scholarship or checks mailed/brought to the Reading Coopertive Bank, 170 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864. Payable to Valade-Buckley Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Madeline H. (Reynolds) Adams – 87, of Reading and formerly of North Reading, passed away, Thursday morning, December 12, 2019 at the Bear Mountain Nursing Home in Reading, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Winterport, ME on March 30, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Lillie (Danielson) Reynolds. She attended Lynn Public Schools and worked at the Harvard Folding Box Company in Lynn.

Madeline Adams, known as “Maddie” to her friends, filled many roles in her 87 years. She was a hardworking woman with a kind heart. She was mother to four daughters, who will be forever grateful for her devotion to her family. Then in 1976, Maddie became a grandmother, and from that day forward became affectionately known as “Nana Banana.” In that instant, she stepped into the role of her lifetime.

Since then, Maddie was blessed with 14 grandchildren. She wrapped each in her immense affection, which continually blossomed as the family grew. She was fierce and loyal protector. Her generosity was boundless. While she always wanted to shower her grandchildren with gifts, it was not the material goodies that meant the most; it was her generosity of time.

Despite working a full-time job, Maddie gave all of her extra time and energy to her grandchildren, who were always welcomed at Nana’s place.

Maddie was both caring and compassionate, but could also be feisty and mischievous. It was these combined traits that made her special. Moments spent in her company will live on as precious memories.

As the years passed, she was thrilled to see the next generation born. One by one, her love extended to reach 22 great-grandchildren, with her 23^rd great-grandchild expected in a few months. While her energy naturally waned, her love remained as potent as ever. The family will carry this love with them always.

Family members include her loving daughters, Donna Kwiatek and her husband Michael of Lynn, Cheryl O’Connell and her husband Bob of North Chelmsford, Terry Gill and her husband Dave of North Reading and April Adams of Gainesville, FL; her late brother, Everett Reynolds and late sister, Marilyn Sisson; 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Funeral 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 her memory to: Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Patricia A. (Fisher) Rogers – 79, of Newburyport and formerly of North Reading, passed away on Monday evening, December 9, 2019, at the Port Healthcare Center in Newburyport.

Born in Boston, MA on October 5, 1940. She was the daughter of the late William A. and Irene A. (Ritchie) Fisher. She was a graduate of Saint Augustine’s in Andover, North Reading High School, Middlesex Community College and New Hampshire College. Pat was a former resident of North Reading from 1945 to 1971 and a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

Pat was an Executive Assistant for the Raytheon Service Company in Burlington and was a teacher for Sunset Heights Elementary School in Nashua, NH.

She was dedicated for many years to children with special needs. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and had an undying allegiance to the Boston Red Sox. She enjoyed golf, travel, dancing and volunteer work.

Family members include her loving daughters, Kelly J. Gulla and her husband Peter of Norfolk, Susan Jean Madden and her husband Charles of North Reading, Alison Holt and her husband Timothy of Nashua, NH and Jennifer Guild and her husband Adam of Newburyport; her brother, the late William Fisher; sisters, Irene Smith of Omaha NE and Jean Sharp of Lunenburg; 8 cherished grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Gulla, Elizabeth C. and Andrew T. Gulla, William C. Madden, Audrey L. and Patrick F. Holt, Megan P. and Benjamin F. Guild; and 2 great grandchildren; Isabella P. and Eisley R. Madden.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, December 28 at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt.62), North Reading. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6^th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226.