Peter G. Low – 37, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on June 4. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
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Marlene F. Falle
Marlene F. (Russo) Falle – 41, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Born in Lawrence, MA on June 19, 1976, she was the daughter of Eilleen M. (Hoy) Russo and the late Louis D. Russo, who died this past April 28, 2018.
Marlene was a lifelong resident of North Reading. She was a graduate of the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School in Wakefield, majoring in Graphic Arts. Marlene worked as a Hairdresser and a Massage Therapist.
She always put her kids before herself, she always brought happiness into people, friends, family and spirits. Marlene always knew how to turn frowns upside down in the worst situations. She was very protective over her loved ones.
She loved making creative photo collages, she made every holiday bigger, better and brighter every time she came around.
Besides her parents, family members include her loving son, Kyle Falle; daughters, Kayla Falle, Khole Cleary and Kacy Cleary; her sister, Jennifer (Russo) MacLean and her husband Ray MacLean.
Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Karen Lee Hurley
Karen Lee (Johnson) Hurley – 73, of Tarpon Springs, FL, formerly of North Reading and Andover, died February 18, 2018 at Mease Countryside Hospital in Tampa, FL.
Born in Stoneham, MA on October 2, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Howard V. and Ruth E. (Dodge) Johnson. She was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1962.
Karen was a retired Post Office Supervisor at the Distribution Center in North Reading. She was also the proprietor of Mount Vernon Antiques in Lawrence.
She spent her life taking care of her five boys and her husband. She loved annual trips to Florida with her husband and eventually bought a home in Tarpon Springs. Karen loved her Chihuahua “Rocky” who travelled everywhere with her.
She enjoyed antiquing when she ran Mount Vernon Antiques in Lawrence and she loved reading. She was very proud of her grandchildren and she enjoyed following the Red Sox.
Family members include her loving sons, John Michael Hurley and Timothy Hurley and his wife Paula, all of Manchester, NH, Sean Hurley of Tarpon Springs, FL, Terrance Hurley of North Reading and the late Patrick Hurley; sisters, Vicki J. Simpter of North Reading and Linda Gamache and her husband Bruce of Newfane, NY; brother-in-law, James Hurley and wife Linda of FL and ME; 3 grandchildren, Jacob, Lucas and Abigail and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the Martin’s Pond Union Baptist Church, 4 Cogswell Road, North Reading at 1:00 PM. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
Stephen M. Kyte
Stephen M. Kyte – 62, of Lowell and formerly of Waltham, died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.
Born in Waltham, MA on May 3, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Mary A. (Honekamp) Kyte. He was raised in Waltham and was a graduate of Waltham High School.
Stephen was a machinist and worked for Engineered Screw Products. He had a great love for his family, especially his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was very loving, caring and generous. His sparkling eyes and smile would always light up a room.
He was an avid hockey player in his youth and was a big fan of all Boston sports. He always took pride in caring for his house and yard. He enjoyed family cookouts at the pool.
Family members include his loving wife of 22 years, Patricia A. (Knight) Kyte of Lowell and formerly of North Reading; brothers, Thomas B. Kyte of Milford, NH and David Joseph Kyte of Lowell; sister, Grace M. Kyte of Concord, NC; mother-in-law, Mary E. Knight of Reading and her late husband William J. Knight, Jr.; brothers-in-law, James E. Knight and his wife Christina of North Reading and Dana Poole of Lawrence; late sister-in-law, Sandra J. Poole; several loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, May 29 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, followed by an 11:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt.62), North Reading. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association, 1661 Worcester Road, No. 301, Framingham, MA 01701. www.CroswellFuneralHome.com