Jacqulyn L. Jones – 77, of North Reading, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.

Born in Cambridge, MA on August 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Hazel M. (Fitts) Jones and Horace H. “Jack” Jones, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of North Reading and lived in the same house all her life. Jackie was a graduate of  Reading Memorial High School and Northeastern University. She was a retired 40 year employee of the Millipore Corporation, Jackie was a Technical Trainer and worked from 1964 to 2004.

Jackie was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Mass Wing, Civil Air Patrol. She was a member of  Ham Radio Clubs in North Reading and Danvers and a member of the North Reading Council on Aging. Jackie attended the North Shore Music Theater for over 50 years and an avid member of an exercise class in North Reading. She was a member of the Mount Carmel Chapter, No. 230, Order of The Eastern Star.

She had a great love of animals of all kinds, large and small. Jackie had a great devotion to her friends. She had a love of books and music, especially organ music and Jazz.

Jackie was the loving sister of Herbert A. “Herbie” Jones and the late Horace H. “Bud” Jones, Jr.; aunt of Stephen Kenneth Jones, Randal Powers Jones, Richard Dwight Jones and wife Cindy, James Jones and wife Joanne, Cheryl Mitchell and husband Michael; great aunt of, Adriana West and her children, Lucas and Lilli West and Roberto and wife Vittoria Jones; lifelong companion of Henry Belot and longtime friend and support, Colleen Haggerty.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, April 20, at 10:00 AM, at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading. Calling hours will be at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, April 19 from 4 to 7 PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: The Northeast Animal Shelter, Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Association or to the North Shore Music Theater. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Verna  L. “Penny” (Groves) Kebler – 90, of North Reading, died peacefully with her family at her side on April 10, 2017, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late George F. Kebler

Born in Auburn, ME on February 14^th, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Viola (Veazie) Groves.  Penny was a graduate of the Edward Little High School in Auburn, ME. ,  Class of 1944 and received her Registered Nursing License through the Cadette Nursing Corp at Central Maine Medical Center. She has been a resident of North Reading for 61 years and an active member of the Union Congregational Church.

Penny was a loving and dedicated mother to three sons.  She was full of energy right through her 90^th birthday, and went out of her way to help people.  She was loved by all, and will be missed by many.

One of Penny’s greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren, Steven Kebler, Bob Kebler,  Jenn Kebler Campbell,  Kristofor Kebler,  Kristen Kebler Miller,  and Nicole Kebler.  She was also fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend lots of time with her great grandchildren as well, Brady,  Katie, Annabelle,  Hailey, Cowen and Elyse.  She felt blessed with her family and enjoyed every minute she spent with them.

Family members include her husband of 39 years who is predeceased, her loving sons, Robert Henry Kebler and his wife Anne L. Kebler, David George Kebler and the late William Fred Kebler.  Penny also had many brothers and sisters whom she enjoyed greatly throughout her life.

Her funeral will be held at the Union Congregational Church , 148 Haverhill St. North Reading on Tuesday,  April 18, at 11:00 AM.  Calling hours on Monday,   April 17^th from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street,  North Reading.  Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in her memory to the Shriners Burn or Orthopedic Hospitals.  www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Kai  Ming  Chan – 82, of North Reading and formerly of Brockton,  died Saturday evening, April 8, 2017 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

Born in Taishan County, Guangdong, China on July 7,1934. Kai taught elementary school before he left to the United States. He was the owner of the Ho Yon Restaurant in Easton, MA.

Kai’s motivation in life was the love he had for his family. This allowed him to create something great during his time in this world. His smile could light up a room and his laughter was how he communicated his love and happiness to the world without needing to use words. Kai has been a resident of North Reading for the past two years.

Family members include his Loving wife Shui Ngao Au Chan; his son, David Hong and his wife Tracy Luu; his brother, Harry Yee and his wife Pauline and grandchildren, Brandon and Justin Hong.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Ethel  A.  (Powers)  Reynolds – 100, of Andover and formerly of North Reading, died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Prescott House in North Andover. She was the beloved wife of the late Clifford Reynolds.

Born in Stoneham, MA on February 9, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Minnie (Proctor) Powers. She was a former resident of North Reading for over thirty years.

Family members include her loving son, Glenn Reynolds and his wife Patricia (Gill) Reynolds of The Villages, FL; grandsons, Todd Reynolds of Naples, ME and Shawn Reynolds of Litchfield, NH.

Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Margit  E.  (Courossi)  Ceccacci  – 94, of Wilmington, formerly of Reading and North Reading, died peacefully at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Wakefield on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Ceccacci.

Born in Fairhaven, MA on July 5, 1922. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Emmy  (Karlson) Courossi. Margit attended school in North Reading until 9^th grade and High School in Reading, she was a graduate of Reading High School. Margit worked as a secretary in Boston from 1940 to 1950 and later became a homemaker.

She had no computers or cell phones, she was very old-fashioned and made all of her own clothes. She loved her home in Reading, where she lived there from 1956 to 2014.

Margit loved sewing, gardening and watching T.V., she was a very religious Jehovah’s Witness since 1960. She was an avid Red Sox fan.

Family members include her loving sons, Tony Ceccacci and his wife Jeannette, Alan Ceccacci and Jeffrey Ceccacci; late brother, Roy Courossi and late sister, Sonya Marlowe; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephew.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, April 13 from 5 to 7 PM. There will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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