Andrew  W.  “Chuck” MacLeod, 80 of Ashfield, Massachusetts and former long time resident of North Reading, died July 2, 2016 in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Born in Medford, Massachusetts on December 22, 1935, he was the son of the late Donald G. and Elizabeth (Glennon) MacLeod.  He graduated from Reading High School.

Andrew worked as the administrator for several nursing homes as an administrator throughout his life, including facilities in Billerica, Martha’s Vineyard, and Shelburne Falls in Massachusetts.

Chuck served many roles in the community, including that of Lieutenant Governor for Kiwanis, he belonged to the North Reading Moose Lodge and was a member of the National Guard.  He loved soccer and was greatly involved in the North Reading Youth Soccer Program for many years as a coach and a referee.  As a member of the Protestant church in Ashfield, he also served as a deacon and was an active member of the church.

Andrew was a big Bruins fan and also enjoyed watching the Patriots and Red Sox.  He loved the ocean, especially spending time in York Beach, one of his favorite spots.  He lived right near a lake at his home in Ashfield and one of his favorite hobbies was fishing.

He is survived by his wife Pamela MacLeod of Ashfield, his children, Andrew MacLeod of Stoneham, Ronda Jones and her husband Mike of New Hampshire, Darin MacLeod of Portland Oregon, Robert MacLeod of Florida, Merle Donovan, Jr. and his wife Sandra, Robert Donovan and wife Marijia, Eric Donovan and wife Sharon, Heather MacLeod and her husband Andrew Regan, along with Nicole MacLeod and her husband Sebastian Scola and their mother Carolyn MacLeod, all of whom reside in North Reading, Tammy Campbell and husband Aaron and Sharon Donovan who reside in Greenfield.

He was predeceased by his brother, Donald MacLeod, sister, Bettianne Wells, daughter, Laurie Cheever and her mother Gail MacLeod.  He is also survived by eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and several nieces.

Calling hours will be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Friday, July 15, from 4 to 8 PM.  A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 16 at 11AM at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street in North Reading with a collation to follow.  All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers or donations, the family would like to make a special request.  Please take time and spend it with someone you love doing something you enjoy.  Life is so short and before you realize it the people you love are no longer there to talk to or simply be with.  We think Andrew “Chuck” MacLeod would approve.  Thank you. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Carol  A.  (Spencer) Miller – 83, of North Reading, died Friday July 1, 2016, at Care One at Wilmington.

Born in Rugby, Virginia on February 26, 1933. She was the daughter of the late John B. and Viola (Richardson) Spencer. Carol was a graduate of Marion College in Marion, Virginia.

Carol worked for the FBI in Washington, D.C., she was a school teacher and was a Payroll Administrator for the American Mutual Insurance Company in Wakefield.  She was also a homemaker and a nanny to several families.

Carol was very dedicated to her family and had a great love for life. She had a sense of humor and a cutting wit. She was brilliant, if you ever needed to know something, she had the answer. Carol enjoyed cooking and had amazing Sunday dinners for her family. She was very artistic, a talented painter and she enjoyed antiquing and yard sales. She loved to travel and enjoyed country music.

Carol has been a resident of North Reading for the past 11 years and a former resident of Reading. She was a member of the Edith A. O’Leary Senior Center in North Reading and a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Lynnfield.

Family members include her beloved companion of 38 years, George Allen Heard of North Reading; her loving daughters, Sharon Burke and her husband Stephen, of North Reading and Kathryn Cohen and her husband Harvey of Newton; her son, Jeffrey Miller and his wife Kathleen of Elk Creek, VA; her brother, Sherrill Spencer of Independence, VA; sisters, Laverne Kiser and her husband March of Mouth of Wilson, VA and June Phipps and her husband Dale of Independence, VA; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Her memorial service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, July 12 at 7 PM. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 4 to 6:50 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or to the Activities Department at Care One at Wilmington, 750 Woburn Street, Wilmington, MA 01887.

Edith A. (Donegan) O’Leary – 96, of North Reading, formerly of Stoneham and Somerville, died at Wingate Andover on Wednesday, June 22, 2016.

Born in Somerville on October 23, 1919.  She was the daughter of the late James and Anna (Ahern) Donegan.  She was a graduate of Somerville High School and many specialized programs and graduate studies in Gerontology.  She was a resident of North Reading for the past 65 years.

Edith was well known for her elder advocacy and involvement in civic and political affairs.  She was the Director of Elder Affairs for the Town of North Reading for many years and also served on numerous regional, state and national boards, committees and commissions on elder affairs.  She was appointed to Congressional Advisory Committees on Elder Affairs and was also a long serving member of the Board of Directors of Mystic Valley Elder Services.  Edith and her family were extremely grateful for the recognition of her advocacy and efforts when the naming of the North Reading Senior Center was made in her honor.

Competitive and a leader in all of her activities since a young age, Edith was a qualifier for the 1932 and 1936 Olympics as a high jumper.  She served as President of the Massachusetts Democratic Women on Wheels and was delegate to both national and state Democratic conventions.  As the first elected female constable, she served as longtime Treasurer of the Massachusetts Constable Association. Locally, she headed the Council on Aging and Golden Age Club and served on the North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society, Fourth of July Committee and the Democratic Town Committee.  She was a member of St. Theresa’s Church.

Family members include her late husband of 66 years, Thomas J. O’Leary, Sr. Daughters, Elizabeth A. Poirier of North Reading and Ann L. Walker of Medford.  Sons, Thomas J. O’Leary, Jr. (Susan) of Andover; James S. O’Leary (Dorris) of Groveland; Stephen J. O’Leary (Susan) and Paul O’Leary (Janet) both of North Reading and John B. Roberts of Andover.  Also survived by 25 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her brothers, James, John and Edward Donegan and sister Gertrude Roberts.

Funeral services will be held from Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, NORTH READING on Saturday June 25 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 Friday from 4 to 8 PM, Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in north Reading.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to Mystic Valley Elder Services GAP Fund, 300 Commercial St. Suite 19, Malden, MA 02148 or to North Reading Friend of the Council on Aging, 157 Park St., North Reading, MA 01864.

Helen P. (Young) Claunch – 96, of North Reading, formerly of Nashville, Tennessee and Chicago, Illinois,  passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, in Wakefield, MA, surrounded by loved ones.  She was the wife of the late Clarence M. Claunch.

Helen was a strong woman whose inspirational story cannot totally be told in this brief memorial.  Throughout her life, she survived many hardships, but was never one to feel sorry for herself. Born in Huntsville, AL and married at 14, she had three children:  James R. Perkins of North Reading, Grady S. Perkins of Huntsville and Shirley M. Garnand (deceased) of Nashville.

Though she only completed school through the eighth grade, she always made sure her children had what they needed.  Helen was many things to many people.  She was a loving mother and a “cool” grandma to her 4 local grandchildren, who were blessed to be a big part of her life and to be by her side as she entered into eternal life. One of her many loves was her Chihuahua, “Rusty”, who she would walk every day.  She loved to sneak food to him from the table while denying it every time.  She had a Facebook following where friends of her grandkids would look forward to postings of her singing songs or telling jokes.  She is survived by her 2 children, 9 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Services will be held at a later date. Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, is in charge of arrangements.  www.CROSWELLFUERALHOME.com

Ashley T. Davis – 73, of Dracut and formerly of North Reading, died Sunday, June 19, 2016, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on December 8, 1942. He was the son of the late Ashley F. Davis and Dorothy E. (Fritz) Davis. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Philadelphia, PA. Ashley was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Era. He worked as a Quality Assurance Inspector for Textron Defense Systems in Wilmington.

He was a former resident of North Reading for many years and was a former member of the Loyal Order of Moose.

Family members include his loving wife of 14 years, Roberta M. (Mitchell) Davis; his son, Matthew Davis; daughters, Laura Davis, Jennifer Davis Brungot and Kristen Davis; brothers, Arthur F. Davis and the late Steven Davis; his sister, Linda L. Davis Wrigley and six grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.CROSWELLFUNERALHOME.com