MARGARET T. “Peggy” (Davis) LANNON

Peggy was born in Medford, MA on August 5, 1920, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2017. Beloved daughter of William Lawrence and Maryellen (Coss) Davis.  Beloved wife of the late William E. Lannon.  She is survived by daughter’s Donna McConaghy of Methuen, MA, Debbie and husband Richard LeGrow of North Reading, MA, Jill and husband Keith Russo of Guilford, CT, sons Jeff Lannon and wife Lauren of Franklin, MA, and William E. Lannon, III of Danvers, MA.  She is predeceased in death of her daughter Denise Vescovi and her late husband Richard and son-in-law Benjamin McConaghy. Peggy was the last surviving sister of the six beautiful Davis girls, Agnes Cummings, Dorothy Tierney, Lillian O’Neil, Irene Corbett and Ann Furey.  Grandmother to Kim and Benny McConaghy, Ryan and Tim LeGrow, Amy Risacher, Matthew Vescovi, Jamie Lannon, Hillary and Dylan Lannon, Rene`e and Kai Russo.  Great Grandmother to Jackie and Jordan Morocco, Denise Risacher, Aiden, Emma and Ryan LeGrow.

Peggy in her younger days, along with all her sisters, was an outstanding competitive swimmer. The Davis girls of Medford were tough to beat!  Peggy took up the game golf at 50 years of age, and excelled at it, playing up to 90 years of age! Was a member of the Thompson Country Club of North Reading. Mom also enjoyed dancing, singing and participated in the Melrose minstrel’s shows, back in the day.  Peggy also had a great sense of humor and was fun to be with.

Peggy was a great Mother to her children, grand and great grand children. Peggy will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

Her funeral will be held from the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., North Reading on Monday, January 9 at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter St. (Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 8 from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to: St. Jude Children’s Research Foundation. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Peter A. Chochrek, 58, of North Reading, died December 25, 2016. Born in Cambridge, Peter was the son the late Charles and Katherine (Sidabras) Chochrek and the brother of Joseph of Scituate, Paul of Somerville, Claire of Medford and John of Somerville and the late Charles and Edward Chochrek. A graduate of Somerville High School, the Peterson School of Engineering and a member of the Auxiliary Fire Department in Cambridge, Peter was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed working out at the gym. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30th, at St. Theresa Church, 63 Winter St. North Reading, followed by interment at Mt. Benedict Cemetery, 409 Corey Street, West Roxbury.   Donations in Peter’s Memory may be made to Supportive Living, Inc., 400 West Cummings Park, Suite 6100, Woburn, MA 01801.

Denise M. Valade – 61, of North Reading, died Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.She was born in Winchester, MA on September 15, 1955 to Edward H. and Yvonne (Courtemanche) Valade. Denise lived in North Reading most of her life and graduated from North Reading High School, Class of 1974.She went on to Hair Dressing school and later became an EMT. Denise was employed at Scully Signaling in Wilmington, MA for many years and enjoyed the camaraderie with her co-workers.Denise enjoyed the company of family and friends, loved to joke and laugh and was a faithful friend who would do anything to help a friend in need. She was happiest in the comfort of her home.

Family members include her sister, Sherry Higginbottom and her husband Robert of So. Carolina, sister-in-law, Anne (Mastro) Valade; niece, Jennifer Valade and nephew, Nathan Valade, all of North Reading.  She was predeceased by her brother Jay E. Valade

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, December 14 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.  www.croswellfuneralhome.com