North Reading Obituaries

Avid reader, brilliant cook and gifted gardener

Published in the October 12, 2017 edition

PLYMOUTH — Ann J. Gifford, 84, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. 

She was the wife of Robert D. Gifford, and the daughter of the late Nazzareno and Anna (Mancinelli) Capozucca. Born and raised…

Served local companies for several years

Published in the October 12, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Diane J. (Robichaud) Mills, 64, of North Reading and formerly of Wilmington, died at her home on Monday, October 9, 2017.

Born in Chelsea on March 18, 1953,  Diane was raised and attended school in Wilmington and was a…

Korean War veteran

Published in the October 12, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — William J. Myers, 83, of North Reading and formerly of Revere, died Sunday, October 8, 2017, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Revere on February 11, 1934, he was the son of the late James and Maude…

Enjoyed photography, travel  and helping others

Published in the October 5, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Jeana “Charlene” Perella, 83, died on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at her home in Jeffersonville, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Woodson, Texas, raised in Breckinridge, Texas and spent her working life in North…

Loved skiing and camping

Published in the October 5, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Christopher J. “Chris” Hallahan, died unexpectedly on October 1, 2017 at the age of 28. Chris was born in Boston, raised in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 2007.  He was very smart and…

Shared a passion for golf, boating with his First Mate

Published in the September 28, 2017 edition

READING — Robert A. D’Ambrosio of Reading, 85, went home to be with God September 23, 2017.

He was born in Everett on September 6, 1932 to Antonio D’Ambrosio and Jennie (Giannelli) who await him in heaven. He…

Homemaker resided in town for 25 years

Published in the September 28, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Rita M. (Russell) Murray, 66, of North Reading and formerly of Medford, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Winchester Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Murray.

Born in Cambridge on…

Family man and avid Patriots fan

Published in the September 28, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — John L. “Jackie” Woods, Jr., 75, of North Reading and formerly of Charlestown, died Sunday, September 24, 2017, after a lengthy illness. He was the loving husband of the late Laura (Golden) Woods.

Born in Charlestown on July 24,…

Published in the September 21, 2017 edition

DRACUT — Shirley A. (Doucette) Angelini passed away on Sept.16. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Frank Angelini. She was the mother of Shirley White of New Hampshire; Settimio Angelini and his wife Kathy of Rhode Island; Nancy Theroux and her husband David of New Hampshire;…

Winchester native loved wildlife, nature and aquarium fish

Published in the September 21, 2017 edition

SOMERVILLE — Barry R. McQuillin, 55, of Somerville, formerly of Winchester, passed away on September 12, 2017.

Born and raised in Winchester, Barry was the son of the late Richard J. “Dick” and Mary F. (Murtha) McQuillin.

Barry was educated…

Active in town for over 60 years; retired DPW secretary

Published in the September 14, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Virginia M. (Reynolds) Fitzmeyer, 90, of North Reading, died Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Care One in Wilmington. She was the loving wife of 33 years to the late Paul H. Fitzmeyer.

Born in Winthrop…

Retired Reading police officer

Published in the September 14, 2017 edition

NORTH READING — Paul A. Vallee, Sr., 75, of North Reading, died on Sunday, September 10, 2017. He was a retired officer for the Reading Police Department. Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday…