Thomas E. Foley – 80, of North Reading and formerly of Winchester, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at Winchester Hospital.

Born in Winchester, MA on November 14, 1939, he was the son of the late Thomas V. and Anna P. (Hodge) Foley. He was raised in Winchester and was a graduate of Winchester High School. Tom was an Electrician for 30 years for Atlantic Gelatin in Woburn and has been retired for over 20 years.

He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 41 years and was a member of the Wakefield / Lynnfield United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Danvers Fishing Game Club, Andover Sportsman Club and the Setter Club of New England.

Tom was a man who loved nature and his dogs, he enjoyed the friendships he made through hunting and fishing. He could always tell a good story and he loved sharing his knowledge with his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling all over the country with his wife Donna and friends, including the Caribbean and Ireland.

Family members include his loving wife of 41 years, Donna J. (Kinsley) Foley; his sons, Thomas S. Foley and Brian P. Foley; his daughter, Cheryl Finnerty; stepsons, Corey A. Ricardo and Philip A. Ricardo; brothers, John Foley and Robert Foley; sisters, Mary Lou Murray and Barbara Foley and 7 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private. Visitation will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, October 22 from 4 to 7 PM. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701. cancer.org www.croswellfuneralhome.com

John Pavles of Lynn, age 88, passed Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Beverly Hospital. He is survived by his son, Stephen Pavles and his wife Christine of Derry NH; daughter Laura Pavles of Astoria NY; daughter Andrea Anderson and her husband Kevin Anderson of Las Vegas NV; and grandchildren Luke Anderson and Scarlett Anderson. He is also survived by his sisters Irene Pavles of Lynn, MA; Florence Lalikos of Wenham, MA; and loving nieces, nephews and family. He was predeceased by his sister Mary Lazaris of Bedford MA.

John graduated from Lynn Classical High School and Boston University. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and achieved success as a founder and co-owner of family owned ENACO Laboratories. Over 30 years the business developed multiple locations throughout northeast Massachusetts.

John enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and participating both as a player and a coach in sporting activities, particularly basketball under team “Vlahos Brothers” in honor of his uncles Alex and Angelo Vlahos and their long standing Lynn produce business. In retirement he passionately followed his Boston sports teams.

Donations in John’s memory can be made to Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church at 8 Lafayette Road, Ipswich, MA 01938. Services will be private. Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Frank John Merchel Jr. –  86, a 56 year resident of North Reading, MA passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Husband of Emily (Wisniewski) Merchel, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.

Frank was born in Pawtucket, RI on December 23, 1933 to the late Frank Merchel and Mary Brod, who were both Polish immigrants. He was raised in Pawtucket, RI and a graduate of Pawtucket East High School class of 1952.  A member of the multiple State Championship Varsity Swimming Team under Coach Max Read and Pawtucket Boys Club Swim Team. Award of a full scholarship to North Carolina State University provided means for an advanced education. While member of the NC State Wolfpack Varsity Swim Team he received 300m Medley Relay All-American for 1956 and 100m and 200m Backstroke Men’s ACC Champion for 1958. A 1959 NC State graduate with an B.S. Degree in Park Management and further Turf Management education at University Rhode Island and Massachusetts Amherst.

Practical experience was gained from long term Superintendent Anthony (Tony) Caranci at the Ledgemont Country Club Seekonk, MA. Development of the Thomson Country Club, a vision of noted Golf Course Architect Geoffery Cornish, lured Frank to North Reading, MA in 1962. He supervised course construction and became the courses first Superintendent upon completion of the first nine holes. Frank enjoyed a lengthy career as a Superintendent for local Golf Courses Hillview Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club and Kirkbrae Country Club Lincoln, RI. He also operated a Landscaping Business.

Frank was predeceased by brothers Marygn, Miczyslaw and sisters Helena, Gana Cole. He is survived by son Frank and his wife Kathy Hutchinson Merchel of Windham, NH, daughter Jennifer and her husband Jamie DiVola of Peabody, MA. Grandchildren Thomas Merchel and partner Rachel Leibowitz, Matthew Merchel, Robert Merchel, Ava DiVola and Vincent DiVola.

His funeral will be held on Friday, October 16 at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Visitation will be private. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to https://www.brightfocus.org/research/alzheimers-disease-research-program. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Mary  Ann  Trabucco  – 74, of North Reading and formerly of Malden, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Oosterman’s Melrose Rest Home.

Born in Stoneham, MA on December 25, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Albert J. and Carmella Louise (Siniscolchi) Trabucco. Mary was a graduate of Salem State College.

She was a teacher for forty years for the Malden Public Schools and has been retired since 2007. Mary was an active member of St. Theresa’s Church in North Reading. She enjoyed reading, decorating, writing, shopping, church and being with her nieces and nephews.

Loving sister of Ann Louise McTeague and her husband John, Nancy Kelleher and her husband John, Albert R.Trabucco and his wife Lisa and the late Paul Trabucco. “Mimi” loved her 11 nieces and nephews and 9 great nieces and great nephews.

Her funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 29, at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading. Calling hours will be private. Internment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street, North Reading. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Judith M. (Anderson) Ash – 87, of North Reading, formerly of Lynn and Newton, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Boston, MA on July 6, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Walter A. and Elva S. (Ford) Anderson. Judith was raised in Newton and was a graduate of Newton High School, Class of 1951.

She worked as a secretary for Boston University, Service Systems in North Reading and Compugraphic in North Reading. Judith retired from Compugraphic as a Marketing Representative.

She has been a resident of North Reading for the past 61 years. She was a member of the Newcomer’s Club, Girl Scouts, Granite State Wheelmen Bicycle Club and East Coast Sidebanders Radio Club. Judith loved oil painting, rug hooking and knitting.

Family members include her loving husband of 68 years, Howard M. Ash; her son, Russell H. Ash and his wife Karen of Nashua, NH; daughters, Carolyn J. Ash of North Reading and Martha E. Hartery and her husband Owen of Chelmsford; 4 grandchildren, Brian, Laura, Shannon and Colleen; 3 great grandchildren, Alana, Austin and Julian; she was the sister of the late Warren C. Anderson.

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