John E. “Jack” Lavacchia – 74, of Andover, and formerly of North Reading, passed away on Monday, June 2nd 2025, with his longtime partner Lee Macneil, and daughter Jessie Lavacchia by his side.

Jack was born in Woburn, MA on August 19, 1950, to Gerald J. and Joan (Crawford ) Lavacchia; with brothers and sisters Gerald “Jerry”Lavacchia Jr, William “Billy” Lavacchia, Cheryl “Suzy” Lavacchia, Dawn Marie Donlon, Betsy (and Stephen) Wells, James “Jimmy” Lavacchia (deceased) and Kathy Lavacchia.

Jack graduated from Woburn High School and attended MA State College in Amherst briefly. He was married and divorced from Veronica (O’Brien) Wasak, and had two daughters Patricia Lopez and Joanne Vasapolli. He met Lee Macneil in 1979 and their 46 year love story began, their daughter Jessie Marie Lavacchia was born in 1982.

Jack worked as a bartender at Kitty’s Restaurant in North Reading and at Reading Lumber in North Reading as a clerk. He also worked for many years at Cofer and Associates in gas station and commercial remodeling. Following his retirement he and Lee opened Good Day Flowers in North Reading, and later from their home in Andover. Jack was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge in North Reading. He was a past member of the New England and the American Rose Society. Jack was a respected Candlepin bowler in his younger days, and appeared on Candlepins for Cash on TV. He enjoyed watching football and Golf on TV, eating chocolate, and also liked crime and cop shows. Jack will be deeply and sadly missed by his siblings, Lee, and daughter Jessie and her husband Kevin Dahill.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

Anyone wishing to donate in his memory, we suggest The Loyal Order of Moose in North Reading or The Union Congregational Church in North Reading or to the charity of your choice.

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William  J.  Berry, – 83, of North Reading, passed away at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Monday, June 2. 2025.

Born in Winthrop, MA on May 28, 1942, he was the son of the late George and Mary (White) Berry. He was a graduate of Don Bosco High School, Class of 1959.

Bill was a co-owner of Healthcare Television of New England, Inc., installing televisions and nurse call systems in hospitals and nursing homes throughout New England. He was an active member of St. Theresa’s Parish in North Reading for 54 years and was employed as their Property Manager for 20 years. He was a 4^th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 4544 and he served as Grand Knight in 1976. Bill was a member of the St. Theresa’s Parish Council,  Hillview Senior Golf League and the Moose Lodge in North Reading. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 54 years.

Bill was a loving grandfather to his five grandchildren and had a close bond with each of them. He always saw the positive good side of everyone he met and shared an amazing gift of kindness.

He loved to travel with his wife, Sheila. He was an active Boston sports fan. He had a passion for cooking and feeding everyone. He ran spaghetti suppers at St. Theresa’s for 22 years and was still cooking at the Parish breakfasts every month. He enjoyed playing golf, reading and gardening. Bill was a volunteer driver for North Reading rides.

Family members include his loving wife of 55 years, Sheila M. (Parsons) Berry; his son, David W. Berry and wife Jennifer; his daughter, Suzanne M. (Berry) Arcari and her husband Craig; his brother, Paul F. Berry and his late sister, Kathleen Garrant; 5 grandchildren, Marissa Berry and wife Dr. Sarah MacLeod, Jordan Berry and wife Colleen, Ava Arcari, Nicholas Arcari and Sofia Arcari. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 9 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. His Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Tuesday, June 10 at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Please go directly to church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the North Reading Food Pantry.

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Virginia  M. (Smith) Richardson – 64, of North Reading and formerly of Methuen, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. She was the wife of the late Peter Richardson.

Born in Melrose, MA on August 21, 1960. She was the daughter of the late, John Smith and Janet L. (Pettingill) Smith Richardson.

She was a graduate of Andover High School. Virginia was a retired secretary. She was a loving, kind person who loved children and could always make you laugh. She enjoyed drawing, reading and being with family.

Family members include her brothers, Leonard Smith and the late Kenneth Smith, her sisters; Audrey Anderson, Kim Nadeau and Cheryl Varney and her late stepfather, William Richardson.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 17, from 6-8 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice.

Agnes M. (Arsenault) McDonald – 97, of Brookfield, NH formerly of Andover and Reading MA, died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 29, 2025.

She was born in Reading, MA on March 24, 1928. Agnes was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Doucette) Arsenault and the last survivor of their 10 children. She was raised and attended school in Reading. Agnes was a resident of Brookfield, NH for the past 25 years.

She was the loving wife of the late Joseph “Chuckie” McDonald. Family members include her son Daniel, his late wife Donna, their children and many nieces and nephews.

Agnes along with her late husband, were self-employed builders and designers of homes in Andover and North Reading. She enjoyed collecting antiques, gardening and baking. Agnes loved to tell great stories of days gone by.

Funeral services will be private. There will be no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to: cornerstonevna.org/donate or by mail to Cornerstone VNA, 178 Farmington Rd., Rochester, NH 03867.

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John Joseph Daniels

December 20, 1962- February 2, 2025

Born in Melrose, MA, to the late  Joseph Vito Daniels and Carol Louise Daniels he was raised and educated in North Reading, MA.

John loved growing up in his hometown of North Reading, especially at Martin’s Pond. He had a deep connection to his neighborhood, he was a true Ponderonian. His family and grandsons were his greatest gifts.

John moved to Maine and then settled In Exeter, NH with his girl Diane Doucette. They shared an amazing love and bond. If you saw one then you always saw the other.

John had many interests, weight lifting and training were a passion of his. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends, fishing and cracking jokes. He had a wonderful sense of humor and would even laugh at himself. John loved to debate politics and was well versed on many topics. He had an amazing ability to make you feel like you were the only person in the room when he was speaking to you. He had the biggest smile and heart. If John considered you a friend, you were his friend for life. His loyalty was unmatched. You could often find John cooking in the kitchen or on the grill, especially making his dads famous gravy, Grampy’s gravy he called it. Spending time with his family was always so important to him. He often spoke of the wonderful memories of being in his Nonni’s kitchen surrounded by laughter, love and extended family. He would call it Laps of Love, jumping from one lap to another and feeling the warmth and love. If you knew John you also knew his favorite pastime was to eat, an appetite that was unmatched, all you can eat buffets were his favorite, but not so much for the restaurant owners.

John had many jobs throughout his life. His last job working at The Dunes motor Inn in Rye, NH brought him great joy. He loved being at the beach making lifelong friends with his co workers and the guests. He always had a smile on his face and could remember everyone’s name. John made everyone he came in contact with feel valued and important, He was a people person. A true gentleman. He will deeply missed by so many, his family and  friends he called brothers. He was the kindest, most selfless person. Always there to lend a hand or a kind word. His family was his rock. Like any family they fought and loved with the same passion. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his grandsons. He was one Proud Papa. John fought hard and never complained. He was fiercely protective of those he loved, and he never let on how bad he was hurting. He was a true warrior until the end.

Family members include his Siblings: Gail Daigle and husband Roland Daniels from Salem, NH; Paul Daniels and wife Cherie Daniels from Salem, NH; Micheal Daniels and wife Carly Daniels from Winchendon, MA; daughter, Rachel M. Daniels from Burlington, MA, fiance’, Diane C. Doucette from Exeter, NH; parents: late father Joseph Vito Daniels and mother Carol Louise Daniels; two grandsons and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 1 to 3 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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