Ronald A. Perullo – 85, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 1941, Ron moved to North Reading, Massachusetts, in 1965, where he made his home.  Ron was a class of 1959 graduate of Revere High School and a 1963 graduate of Salem State College.

Ron dedicated his professional life to education. He began his teaching career in the Revere school system in 1963. After moving to North Reading in 1965, he worked in the local (North Reading) school system as a junior high school mathematics teacher. Following the completion of his master’s degree from Boston State College, Ron became a guidance counselor and ultimately served as Director of Pupil Personnel Services, concluding a long and dedicated career in education.

Ron was married for 64 years to his beloved wife, Eva M. (Sabella) Perullo. Together, they raised two daughters, Marianna (Perullo) Callahan, and Jennifer (Perullo) Simard.  He also leaves behind a son-in-law Ralph Simard.

Outside of his career, Ron enjoyed reading about history, sailing on his cherished sailboat as well as having a special love of horses, namely during his younger years. He also loved spending summer weekends at Lake Winnesquam.  He and Eva especially enjoyed spending time with friends at their winter home in Naples, Florida, creating lasting memories together.

Ron and Eva were blessed with seven grandchildren which were the loves of his life: Joseph, Ani, Rebecca, Luke, Allison, Natalie and Sophia. He also leaves behind two great-grandchildren Levi and Maeve.

Ron was predeceased by his parents, seven siblings and son-in-law.

Funeral from the Croswell Funeral Home 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Saturday. October 24, at 9:15 AM, followed by a 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Ron’s name and honor to Joslin Diabetes Center Boston, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 or joslin.org/giving.

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Catherine  G. (Gonzalo) McDonald – 97, of North Reading and formerly of Reading, passed away at the Royal Meadow View Center in North Reading on Monday, October 5, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late William A. McDonald.

Born in Boston, MA on June 7, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth F. (Miller) Gonzalo.

Catherine was raised and attended school in Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School. She was a cashier for Brooks / Rite Aid Drug Store in North Reading. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 50 years. She was a member of the North Reading Historical Society and St. Theresa’s Church.

Catherine enjoyed history, music, she especially loved Elvis Presley and country music. She was a lover of hot dogs, McDonald’s coffee, reading the paper, sitting on the porch, scratch tickets and numbers game.

Family members include her loving daughters, Noreen Durney of Haverhill and Michele Tomaszewski of Derry, NH; her son William McDonald and his partner Debbie Burns of South Carolina; sisters, Dorothy Gonzalo of North Reading and formerly of Reading and Claire Meyers of Raynham, MA; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Per Catherine’s request, that services will be private and no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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Robert James White, III – 55, of Framingham, formerly North Reading passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Born in Lawrence, MA on May 13, 1971. He was a graduate of North Reading High School and attended U Mass. He was a Post Market Surveillance Specialist for Hologic Incorporated.

Robert was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of Desert Storm / Shield.

He had a laidback way about him, that made people feel comfortable, he always knew the right thing to say to put someone at ease.  “Favorite” was a word often used in reference to him. He would usually laugh until he cried and had a dry sense of humor.  He loved being home and provided an unmatched sense of security and stability for his family.

He enjoyed yard work and was a handyman around the house, he loved fixing things himself, organizing his many Fantasy Teams and Boston sports teams. He scored the highest in video games, Dungeon Master (D & D) and was the Best Chef in the Family. He has been a resident of Framingham for the past twenty-five years.

Family members include his Loving wife, Carrie-Ann (Moulaison) White; his daughter, Rory Jane (RJ) White and his son, Michael Elias White; his mother, Laura (Gardner) Goscinak; his father Robert J. White, Jr. and his wife Elaine White; his sister, Lisa O’Shea; his Goddaughter, Rosemary Moore and many in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, from 4 to 7 PM, at the Croswell Funeral Home. 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Burial will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne on Tuesday, October 13 at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.

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Edward J. Mullet – 89, of North Reading and formerly of Covington, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Gayle (Dutsch) Mullet.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 23, 1937. He was the son of the late Edward J. Mullet, Sr. and Katherine (Haas) Mullet. Edward was a graduiate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Agriculture.

He ran his own small landscaping business, Mullet Horticulture, from the 1970’s to until 2010, when he retired.

He was an extremely kind, generous and a selfless person who thought of his family and never himself. He loved animals and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Family members include his sons, Ian Mullet and Shawn Mullet; his daughter, Denise Baird; 3 grandchildren, Nicholas Baird, Owen and Trevor Mullet; he was the brother of the late Arthur and Kay Mullet.

Services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

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MERRIMACK, N.H. – George “Al” Heard, 88, passed away peacefully, September 17, 2026 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, New Hampshire after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving children.

Born in Blount County, Alabama, he was the oldest son of the late George Hollie and Annie Sue Heard. In his early life Al’s parents farmed and his father was a rural mail carrier. His father moved his family to Gadsden, Alabama where his father went to work for the L & N Railroad. Allen attended public schools, graduating in the 1956 Class of the Gadsden High Tigers.

Al made many friends during his school years with his upbeat personality and friendly nature. He was an industrious boy, earning his spending money delivering newspapers, assisting the milkman with deliveries, and lifeguarding in summer months with his brother.

After high school, Al served for four years in the U.S. Air Force at Goose Bay in Labrador, Canada. Built in WWII as a strategic air base in a joint effort between Canada and the U.S.  Goose Bay was transformed during the Cold War into a base for the U.S. Strategic Air Command, NORAD defense operations, and NATO flight training.

Even though he left the South after High School and his time in the Air Force, and settled in New England, where he made his home in North Reading, Massachusetts, he always considered himself a Southern Boy. He loved returning to Alabama with his family, introducing them to his home, family reunions, southern cooking and southern expressions like “y’all come” and “Bless your Heart.”

Al had a unique gift of never meeting a stranger. He could connect with anyone and put them at case whether with a joke or by simply listening to them and establishing a connection. Al had been a friend of Bill’s for 39 years. During those years he helped many people and made many friends whom he called Family.

Al loved his sports, especially golf and football. He was a lifelong Alabama fan. He especially enjoyed the family rivalry between The Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers.

Al spent many years with his partner Carol Miller and her family. Together they traveled to Germany, Hawaii, Maine, Alabama and especially enjoyed their trips to visit their Virginia family. In retirement, Al and Carol also enjoyed the activities at the North Reading Senior Center where they made many friends and he especially loved driving the Senior Center van well into his 70s.

To know Al was to love him. He always had the right joke to share (sometimes many times over). He was also famous for his fudge and always had a batch to share for special occasions. While Al was in the hospital many people called and asked him if there was anything that they could do for him. His response was always, “Just be my Friend.”

Al leaves behind his children, Susan Heard-Brandano, David Heard, Nancy Costa and her husband Jim, and Allen Heard and his wife Janine; his sisters, Brenda Boyd and her husband Jerry and Rita Wilson and her husband Bob; his sister-in-law, Ann Heard, and Carol’s children, Jeffrey Miller and his wife Kathleen and Sharon Burke, as well as many nieces and nephews, grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and countless friends.

He was predeceased by his brother Jerry and his partner Carol Miler.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16 from 3-6 p.m. at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. To leave an online message of condolence please visit www.croswellfuneralhome.com   .