Ford, Patricia A.  (Whitney)-North Reading:  Saturday November 19, 2016 at age 81.  Predeceased by her daughter, Lisa; mother and father, Agnes and Willard Whitney, parents-in-law Violet and Robert Ford, loving aunts & uncles Geraldine & John Kelly, Kathleen Owens, Helena & William Cass, Abbie & Sandy Simpson.  She is survived by her  husband of 60 years, Roy Ford; daughter Mary Jo (Lawrence Hohl), sons Robert (Catherine Fuller), Thomas (Lisa Pulaski), Daniel (Susan Blacker), and John (Sandra Powers); grandchildren Patricia, Elizabeth, John, Daniel, and Michael Hohl; Melissa Saco-Vertiz, Brian, Brendan, and Kevin Ford; Rebecca, Meaghan, and Alexander Ford; Sarah, Matthew, James, and Nathan Ford; cousin Barbara Symonds and husband Charles; sisters-in-law Jacqueline Bleakney, Beverly Lowrey, and dear friends.

Born in Boston, MA on February 6, 1935, Pat lived in Quincy and at age 13 moved to Keene, New Hampshire where she graduated from Keene High School in 1953.  Pat was a graduate of St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing.  She was a staff nurse, then Assistant Director of Nursing for 20 years at Meadowview Nursing Home in North Reading.  She was a member of St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading, having served on the Parish Council, and Holy Trinity Parish: Our Lady of Grace in Bristol, New Hampshire. An active supporter of her children’s activities, Pat sustained friendships with people met through Scouting and sports organizations.  Pat is especially remembered for her support and presence in the lives of her children and grandchildren.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading, MA. on Saturday, November 26 at 10:30am.  Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.  Family and friends are invited to call at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday November 25 from 4pm – 7 pm.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pat’s memory may be made to Massachusetts General Hospital Pediatric Cancer Center.

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John A. “Jack” Doucette – 57, of Saugus and formerly of Wakefield, died at his home on Friday, November 4, 2016.

Born in Melrose, MA on February 25, 1959. He was the son of the late John A. and Nancy J. (Terhune) Doucette. Jack was raised and attended school in Wakefield. He was a graduate of Wakefield High School and the University of Tampa. He worked for Home Depot in Reading at the Pro Desk.

He has been a resident of Saugus for the past 27 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wakefield for many years.

Jack was a loyal husband, brother, uncle and friend. He had a great sense of humor, he was playful and a kid at heart. He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed spending time at the ocean and swimming. Jack loved animals, especially his good buddy, Lucky the cat.

Family members include his loving wife of 27 years, Louise M. (Budetti) Doucette; his sister, Pamela Babcock and her husband Tom and his niece, Laura Babcock, all of North Reading. Also many loving family members and friends.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 8 at 11 AM at the First Baptist Church, 8 Lafayette Street in Wakefield. Calling hours will be held on Monday, November 7 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: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Leona E. (Lanteigne) Greenwood- 63, of Medford, formerly of Reading, passed Saturday, October 22 in Medford after a lengthy illness.

Born on October 17, 1953, she was the eldest daughter of the late Huguet and Beatrice C. Lanteigne (Acorn) of Reading, MA/ Montague PEI. She was raised in Montague, PEI and Reading, MA but was a resident of Medford for the last 44 years. She was a member of the Massachusetts Municipal Workers Union. She was a beloved Traffic Supervisor for 34 years in the City of Medford.

Leona was a warm hearted woman who would put everyone else’s needs above her own. Nothing meant more to Leona then her Family and friends that have surrounded her throughout her life. She was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and daughter. Leona loved to drive her red convertible down South Border Road while listening to Elvis, Billy Joel, and Johnny Cash. Leona also loved to spend time at the beach and reminisce about the good times that she had shared with everyone who was a part of her life.

Family members include her loving Husband of 44 years, Robert John Greenwood, their son, Robert E. Greenwood; daughter, Nancy and Bill Newhall; brothers, (late) Charlie, Eddie, Johnny and Laura, Terry and Kim Lanteigne; sisters, Betty and Bob Geist, Mary and John Putis, Priscilla  (Kitty) Lanteigne and Jimmy Keefe, and Teresa Valente; grandchildren, Kyle Geist and Jenna Flood; Leona also leaves behind many nephews, nieces and grandnephews and grandnieces.

Funeral from Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, October 28 at 9:45 AM, followed by a 11 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt.62), North Reading. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 27 from 4 to 8 PM. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.