Gerald  B. Macaulay – “G” passed away, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 2, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. He was 66,  a resident of North Reading for 35 years and a former resident of Malden.

Born in Everett, MA on January 13, 1952, he was the son of the late William and Geraldine (Whitman) Macaulay.

Gerry was graduate of the University of Massachusetts, with a degree in English. He was employed by the United States Parcel Service, until his retirement six years ago.

Gerry is survived by his loving wife Rita Fernandes; his sons, Jesse Macaulay and his companion Erin Cameron of North Reading and Matthew Macaulay and his companion Genevieve Flatley of Woburn; his brother, William Macaulay and his wife Patricia of Malden; nephews, Aaron and David Macaulay; cousins, Deb and Sandra Hayes; he had a huge network of loving friends, including Steve and Dorrine Foley, Brian Hoyle and Thomas Fisher, who supported him through his Cancer treatment.

Gerry had a lifelong passion for writing and reading. He was an enthusiastic Boston Sports fan, he enjoyed riding motorcycles and skiing at Sunday River. Gerry especially loved music, playing the guitar and organizing an annual Jam at his beloved Bryant Pond, Maine, which he has chosen as a final resting place. A memorial service will be there at a later date, to be scheduled by his family.

He took in so many people under his wing and always made everyone feel like family, he touched many lives and was always willing to help.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 6 from 4 to 8 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute , P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.jimmyfund.org/gift  or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.  www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Matthew  B. Willard, Jr. – 57, of North Reading and formerly of Lawrence, died Saturday, August, 25, 2018 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Stoneham, MA on January 19, 1961. He was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1979.

Matthew was a Foreman for Atlantic Plywood in Woburn for over 30 years. He was known for his kindness towards everyone and his smile. His constant singing and sense of humor and joking that always made everyone comfortable. He had a great love for his family and animals. He was a very dependable son.

He loved woodworking, boating, fishing and hanging with all his many friends. He loved looking out the back deck at the wildlife.

Family members includes his loving son, Matthew P. Willard of Lawrence; his parents, Matthew B. Willard, Sr. and Marjorie K. (Wood) Willard of North Reading; his sister, Ann Marie Tunnell and her husband Bill of Port Clinton, Ohio.

His funeral will be held on Saturday, September 1 at 11:00 AM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 31 from 5 to 8 PM. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

David H. Moore – 73, of North Reading and formerly of Somerville, died Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the Lawrence General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Rose Ann D. (Cristaldi) Moore.

Born in Medford, MA on May 13, 1945. He was the son of the late John and Sarah (French) Moore. He was raised and attended school in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School, Class of 1963. Dave worked for JF White Construction and was a 50 year member of the Laborers Union, Local No. 22.

He was known for his big heart. Dave was an avid New England sports fan. He enjoyed driving and traveling.

Family members includes his loving sons, David B. Moore and his wife Judith, James F. Lessard and his wife Patti and Michael J. Lessard and his wife Lisa; his brother, John Moore; grandchildren, Richard Moore, Krysten and Steven Demirgian, Nicholas Moore, Kimberly Moore, Rachel, Alex and Tori Lessard; great grandchildren, Austin and Bryson Lessard.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 30 from 4 to 7 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, followed by a prayer service at 7 PM. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. WWW.CroswellFuneralHome.com

Donald E. Reardon, Sr.  – 87, of Groveland, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 24th, 2018 at the Port Healthcare Center in Newburyport, MA.

Born in Boston, MA  on January 31st 1931 to Margaret and Atty. Edward Reardon he grew up the eldest of four children in Southie by Castle Island. He was very active in many sports as a child and young man especially hockey and baseball. He attended BC High and went on to Boston College and New England School of Art.

In 1953 Donald married the love of his life, Doris Perrault, with whom he recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.  Soon after their marriage, Don became a serviceman during the Korean War.

Don and Doris had two children, Dianne Jean (Reardon) Fischbach of Ipswich and Donald Edward Reardon, Jr. of Groveland, both of whom were blessed with a childhood filled with love warmth and humor .

Don was a loving and dedicated husband who never missed an opportunity to express his love, admiration and appreciation for his wife and best friend,  Doris.

He was also very loving and immensely proud of his children Dianne and D.J. and their spouses Victor Fischbach, Jr. and Nancy Reardon, who along with Doris, helped care for him with the love and tenderness of a daughter .

A beloved husband father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Don could always be counted on for a shoulder to lean on and advice when asked. He was also a mentor to disadvantaged youth through a local organization .

He enjoyed golf, reading, beautiful music, nature and long walks. Most of all, perhaps, he enjoyed being a grandfather to Donald Edward Reardon, III,  who tragically died in 2001, Kelly Marie Reardon and Joseph Ryan Reardon . They were a never ending source of joy and pride to him.

Donald is predeceased by his brother Robert of California and is survived by his sister Marilyn of Texas and his brother Edward of California numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved very much.

He will be sorely missed and very fondly remembered for the truly special man he was.

We would like to offer a special thank you to Care Dimensions of Danvers for the incredible care, sensitivity and compassion they offered to Donald and his family over the past several months.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Donald’s memory to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St, Danvers MA 01923.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 11:00 AM,  at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park and Cemetery located at 185 Lake Street, West Peabody, MA . www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Mary S. Wellspring – 95, of North Reading passed away on August 19, 2018, at Care One Nursing Home in Wilmington after a brief illness and battle with dementia.

Mary was born in East Boston, MA on October 6, 1922, the daughter of the late William and Mary Elizabeth (Moran) Burke. She was educated in the Medford school system. Prior to retirement, she spent her career working in the Accounting department at Avco/Textron, at Transitron Electric Corp and at banks in Boston.

Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, neighbor and friend who always cared for others more than herself.  She loved knitting, crafts and above all, feeding anyone who came into her home, especially her grandchildren and the children in the neighborhood.

Mary was a resident of North Reading for 63 years.  She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Robert E. Wellspring in 1996, her son Robert J. in 2010 and grandson Jamison in 1992 and her infant daughter Patricia in 1956.  She was also predeceased by her brothers William, Douglas, Ernest, and Charles Burke.

She is survived by her son Richard of North Reading, Mark and his wife Toni of Methuen, daughter-in-law Arlene of Northampton; grandchildren Kathleen Wellspring and her husband Sanjiv Gupta of Northampton, Rebecca Darling and her husband Ryan of Williamsburg, Alex Wellspring of Methuen and Bryan Wellspring of Delray Beach, FL.  She also leaves her beloved great-grandchildren Griffin and Gretta Darling of Williamsburg and her sister Theresa Shannon of Medford.

The family would like to thank the staff at Care One Nursing Home for the wonderful care they provided Mary during her stay.

Calling hours will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, August 24 from 4 to 8 pm. Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, August 25 at 9:15 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt.62) in North Reading at 10:30 am.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, MA. www.croswellfuneralhome.com