Shelby P. Aims

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Shelby P. Aims, 59, of North Andover and formerly of North Reading, passed away at her home on November 21, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Stoneham, MA on July 29, 1966. She was the daughter of the late Bayard P. and Margaret A. (Scott) Aims.  She was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1984. She has been a resident of North Andover for the past 5 years.

Shelby worked as a server and waitress for assisted living. She dedicated herself to helping others in need. She was always there to listen to others for who ever needed a helping hand. She was a care giver to all.

Family members include her loving companion 33 years, Patrick McNeil, she was his best friend and right arm; sisters, Sandra Rychwa, Jacqueline Hood and the late Nancy Boucher; brothers, Scott Aims and the late Buddy Aims; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her visitation will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 10 AM to Noon at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.

www.croswellfuneralhome.com

16 thoughts on “Shelby P. Aims”

  2. To Shelby’s family and friends. I’m so sorry for your loss, and I wish you comfort and peace in the days and weeks ahead ❤️ ~ Lorraine Snow

  4. To Shelby’s family and friends ❤️ I’m so sorry for your loss, and I wish you comfort and peace in the days and weeks ahead.

  5. Shelby was a life long friend of my sister Dianne. Watched her grow up into a beautiful young woman. She always had a smile and a kind word. God bless and rest in peace.

  7. My deepest condolences to the family. . Shelby was a very caring babysitter when I was younger, and years later we ended up working together at an SNF when I was in high school. I always appreciated her caring disposition for others.
    ✨May you ✨✨ fly high with the other Angels ✨✨

  8. I love you forever and a day
    Until we see each other again.
    Thank you for the best years of my life ❤️
    Forever in my heart
    Dianne

  9. I love you forever and a day thank you for the best years of my life God blessed me when I met you until we see each other again always in my heart ❤️
    Love you Pat and all that loved her
    God bless.

  10. I’m am so sorry Pat. She was a special person for many years!! She loved to make me laugh. . She was one of the best friends anyone could ask for. Praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. ❤️

  11. So sad to hear this news. Seeing Shelby’s face brought back so many fond memories. She and Dianne were inseparable for years, and I always loved being the 3rd wheel with them. Shelby had such a genuine heart and she was a beautiful person. May you Rest in Peace Sweet Shelby . Prayers and deepest Condolences to Pat, Dianne and all family and friends.

  12. I am so sorry to all Shelbys family and friends especially Patrick. So many great memories when we were young. Shelby was a fantastic person. Fly high

  13. So sorry to hear this news. Although I wasn’t close, Shelby was always kind. Condolences to her family and friends. RIP Shelby.

  14. shelby, i will miss her she was the best – i shall never forget her and her love for animals – especially baby elephants – we worked together for 21 years – mycondolences to pat ———————-gerhardt

  15. Devastated to hear of shel’s passing, sending Scott and Pat and the extended family my deepest condolences

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