Mary “Beth” Elizabeth (Chandler) Alleyne – age 84, of North Reading, died peacefully at home on June 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Odrick S. Alleyne Jr., with whom she shared 34 years of marriage. Born on January 19, 1941, at N.E. Hospital for Women & Children of Boston. She was the daughter of the late James H. and Ruth E. (Caines) Chandler.
She was raised in Everett and was a graduate of Everett High, Class of 1959. She attended Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, for the School of Nursing. Where she received her R.N. in 1962. She worked as a nurse her entire career and retired as a surgical nurse from Lahey Clinic in Burlington.
Beth loved to get pampered with an occasional massage, mani and pedi! Traveling the world with her husband, entertaining family and friends, playing the slot machines, shopping, couponing, cooking and gardening.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Sonya M. (Watson) Edwards of Saugus; her son, Jason C. Sr. and daughter-in-law Tyneshia R. Alleyne, of Virginia; her four grandchildren, Stephen K. Jr. and Shelbi M. Edwards; Taylor J. and Jason C. Alleyne Jr. Beth was also the maiden of the Family, and left a host of cousins. She was the mother-in-law of the late Stephen K. Edwards Sr.
Beth’s visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.
In lieu of flowers, the Family requests donations in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, Attn: Service Center P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.
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I remember the shopping trips to Filene’s basement in Boston. Such great memories to cherish
Thinking of all the special moments we shared with Cousin Marybeth. We will miss her dearly. She will always be in our hearts.
Sending our deepest condolences and love,
Richard and Janis Caines
Marybeth took me on my first roller coaster ride when I was young. I have many good memories with her. May she rest in peace ❤️
Beth was such a welcoming and wonderful neighbor to us. We enjoyed all of our conversations with her throughout the years while she was out gardening and enjoying her yard. She was so kind to our family, especially our kids. We are so lucky to have got to know her. We will miss seeing her around the neighborhood. May she rest in the sweetest of peace.
Sending our love and prayers,
The Costello Family
Marybeth iwill always remember the good times we shared as cousins at family gatherings and outings
We have been more like sisters.iwill miss you..
Marybeth, we remember the family
gatherings you so graciously
invited us to and made us feel very
welcomed. We will miss your smile
and laughter and candor. God has
made a place for you in Heaven.
Tell all the folks up there hello.
Condolences and Peace to the family.
Love, Bowie and Kim Johnson
As member of the junior choir at Grace Episcopal Church in Everett, MaryBeth stood out as an enthusiastic and talented girl with a lovely alto voice. Everett was a small community and Mary Beth was looked upon as a role model we younger kids could emulate. Mary’s passing is a sad occasion, yet we have comfort in the belief that “Absent from the body is present with the Lord”