Joe Sadlow, 94

WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY

Joseph F. Sadlow – 94, of North Reading and formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y. died in his home on Monday, May 4, 2020.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on April 23, 1926, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Louise (Nadler) Sadlow. He was raised in Queens, NY and attended Brooklyn Tech High School and Northeastern University.

Joe was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy missioned on the USS Fremont APA 44 as a motor machinist’s mate third class. He worked for many years as a mechanical engineer and model maker at toy companies, telegraph and typesetting companies as well as National Radio, Polaroid, Compugraphic and AVCO. He was a resident of North Reading for 61 years.

Joe was a member of the Union Congregational Church, where he was the “Clerk of the Works” for its extensive renovation, served on multiple committees, including moderator of the Church Council and always supporting the Church Fair with his hand-crafted woodwork. He was also a member of the North Reading Masonic Lodge, the Order of Eastern Star, Lions Club, Theater Workshop, Gourmet Club, Grandfather’s Club and many more.

He loved spending time with family and friends. Always busy with a project fixing something for someone or pouring his talents into creating Masonic and Eastern Star gavels, pens, clocks, trains, you name it and he would build it. Everything he made was with such precision and love. He made sure each day had a purpose. He filled his life with woodworking, traveling, entertaining in his home, attending musical productions, dining out with friends, collecting stamps and coins, gardening, and always capturing moments from behind a camera.

Joe was a wonderful husband, father and friend. An inspiration to all, as he lived a full life even after contracting polio at 29 years old. Nothing would stop him from participating in all that life has to offer. Even after being diagnosed with post-polio syndrome he and his wife would continue to travel the country together into their late eighties. Up until his passing he was still living independently in his beloved home of over 55 years.

Joe touched so many people near and far. He could brighten anyone’s day and always took a genuine interest in others. A few words from friends throughout the country refer to him as admirable, humble and kind, genuine, gentle, talented, thoughtful, welcoming, a history buff, a great storyteller and a remarkable man. He was always smiling and would always keep in mind “what good can I do today”. He will be missed by so many.

A beautiful life that comes to an end. He died as he lived, everyone’s friend. In our hearts a memory will always be kept of one we loved and will never forget.

Family members include his beloved late wife of 66 years, Alice C. (Benson) Sadlow; his loving son, Carl Sadlow and his wife Renee’ (Bourgea) Sadlow of Methuen; loving daughter, Christina McCormack and her fiance’ Wayne Hinckley of North Reading; grandchildren, Nicholas (18) and Elizabeth Sadlow (15), Kailyn (18) and Kyle McCormack (14) and his late sister, Jeanne Sadlow of Old Bethpage, NY.

The family is grateful he received over 200 cards during his final weeks with wonderful memories of the past, words of encouragement and birthday wishes. Now they extend a heartfelt thank you to so many friends in North Reading and beyond who shared their lives with Joe and now their remembrances. They look forward to a future memorial service for all to come together to celebrate his life.

Memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill St., North Reading, MA 01864 or to the North Reading Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M., c/o Russell Walters, 154 Main Street, Sandown, NH 03873. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Condolences/Remembrances: 387 Park Street, North Reading, MA 01864 or clmccormack71@aol.com

Hazel Thelma (Pierce) Sample– 93, of North Reading, died at her home on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 60 years.

Born in Lynn, MA on May 17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence E. and Alice F. (Stickney) Pierce. Hazel was the sister of the late Lawrence E. Pierce and the late Ethel (Pierce) Somerby.

She was raised and attended school in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn High School. Hazel worked in electronic plants, like General Electric in Lynn and she also worked for the Internal Revenue Service in Andover.

Hazel was a kind and honest loving wife to Roy V. Sample for 59 years. She was a homemaker, a good cook, she liked antiques and collected dolls.

Services will be private. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Lorraine M. (Norris) Masellas – 89, of North Reading and formerly of Lynn, died at her home Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley A. Masellas.

Born in Lynn, MA on September 5, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Ernest M. and Dorothy M. (Dube) Norris. Lorraine was a longtime school bus driver and she worked and retired from the Stop & Shop Bakery Shop. She has been a resident North Reading for the past 55 years.

She always put everybody’s needs in front of her own. She always enjoyed the days they got together for Dominos with her cousins and sometime husbands will join in. Lorraine also loved to do ceramics.

Family members include her loving daughter, Jill Marie Masellas; her sons, Stanley Joseph Masellas, Michael John Masellas and Paul John Masellas; nine grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Lois (Melville) McKenzie – 89, of Peabody and formerly of North Reading, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. She was the beloved wife of 67 years to Carlton L. McKenzie, Jr.

Born on May 1, 1930, in Newport, RI, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Edna (Howland) Melville.

Lois received her B.S. in Education at Bridgewater University. She was a retired office staff worker for the Minuteman Vocation School.

She has been a resident of Peabody for the last 6 years and formerly of North Reading for 56 years. Lois was a longtime member of the Union Congregational Church in North Reading. She was a Camp Fire Leader and Sunday School teacher for years. She volunteered at the local food pantry, FISH program, and Christian Community Service.

Lois loved to spend time with her family and her best friend of 67 years, her husband Carl. Lois was deeply involved in her church and many community volunteer activities. She loved little children and was an advocate for educational, environmental and immigration issues. Lois played tennis, loved to hike, swim, sail, make crafts and bake.

Other family members include her loving children, Steven McKenzie of Dracut, Susan Bowden of Tyngsborough, Linda Mason of Colorado and Gail Kosmel of Slovakia, her brother John Melville of Florida, sisters, Janet Manter of NH and Marjorie Knight of Foxborough; 9 grandchildren, Danya, Meghan, Alyssa, Bryan, Rachel, Kristin, Daniel, Tim, and Sarah.

Due to Lois’ love of community the family requests that in lieu of flowers please order take out or wait for a small business to reopen and support our local economy. In memory of Lois please dedicate your meal/purchase to Lois and celebrate a life well lived. Family, friends, and strangers please stay safe. Graveside services will be private. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Eleanor M. “Ellie” McIntire – 78, of North Reading, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Royal Meadow View in North Reading, after complications from COVD-19.

Born in Lowell, MA on April 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A. and Ruth N. (Belcher) McIntire. She was a lifelong resident of North Reading. She has been a member of the First Baptist Church for many years and the Trinity Evangelical Church.

Ellie was a resident of Peabody Court in North Reading for many years, where she called bingo for her friends. Ellie enjoyed walking and gardening. She always cared about and helped many of her neighbors. She was always there if someone needed a helping hand.

Family members include her loving sister, Marjorie Bowen of Salem, NH and her late husband Harry; late brothers, William M. McIntire and Robert D. McIntire; sister-in-law, Carol C. McIntire of Freedom, NH; also survived by 4 nieces, 4 nephews, several grandnieces and grandnephews.

Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one’s choice. arrangements are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com