North Reading Obituaries

Was Eucharistic Minister, taught CCD at St. Theresa’s

Published in the December 7, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Mary E. (Desmond) Collins, 87, of North Reading and formerly of Sudbury and Belmont, died at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur…

Talented artist

Published in the December 7, 2017 edition

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Lale A. Lewis, 70, died at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Wilmington, N.C., on November 28, 2017.

She was born August 17, 1947 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Ali and Muhlise Husni. Lale worked in Manhattan and received a B.A. from Queens College in 1980.…

U.S. Navy veteran of Korean Conflict enjoyed deep sea diving

Published in the December 7, 2017 edition

NORTH READING – Robert J. Frazier, 85, beloved husband of Margaret D. (Trepanier) Frazier, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Lahey Medical Center in Burlington.

Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of the…

Veteran of WWII was a POW

Published in the November 30, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Charles A. Anderson, 95, of North Reading and formerly of Plymouth, died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Winchester Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Edith A. (Smith) Anderson. Charlie was a proud U.S. Army veteran of…

U.S. Army veteran of WWII

Published in the November 30, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — John N. Arvanites, 93, of North Reading, formerly of Lowell, died Friday, November 24, 2017, at Winchester Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann V. (Nuccio) Arvanites.

Born in Lowell, on October 23, 1924, he was…

Avid quilter and exceptional gardener

Published in the November 30, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Joyce B. Bowman, 77, of North Reading, died at her home on Friday, November 24, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Medford, on March 11, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Elery and Bessie (Phillips)…

Enjoyed movies, crossword puzzles and trivia

Published in the November 30, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Pauline M. (Tellier) Kozar, of North Reading, died on November 27, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Richard W. Kozar and the sister of Carol and her husband Patrick McGonagle of Haverhill. Pauline is also survived by many…

Member of the Legion of Mary

Published in the November 30, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Jean (Landry) Santiano, 74, of North Reading, died Friday afternoon, November 24, 2017, after a short period of failing health.

Jean was a member of the Sons of Italy in Wakefield and a member of the Legion of Mary…

Enjoyed traveling and being with her family

Published in the November 30, 2017 edition

SOMERVILLE — Claire L. (Dionne) Curry, 77, a lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away at home on November 19, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. 

Claire was a retired food service manager for the city of Somerville. She enjoyed traveling, being…

World War II veteran

Published in the November 30, 2017 edition

PEABODY — John L. Lawlor, formerly of North Reading, passed away on November 18, 2017.

John graduated from Arlington High School. He served his country in World War II, retired from Raffi and Swanson, Inc. in Wilmington, and then spent many winters in Florida,…

U.S. Army veteran served in World War II

Published in the November 22, 2017 edition

READING — Joseph M. Linnane, 98, of Reading, formerly of Medford and Charlestown, died Nov. 17, 2017. 

He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Theresa (O’Hara) Linnane and the devoted father of Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J. of Loyola University…

Vietnam War veteran

Published in the November 22, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — John “Ray” Gallant, 70, of North Reading, passed away on Nov. 14, 2017 after battling cancer.

He was the beloved husband of Donna (Clifford). He was the father of Scott Gallant of Portland, Oregon; and Laura Gallant of Peabody.  He was the…