North Reading Obituaries

Retired Malden assessor who enjoyed gardening, baking and family time

NORTH READING — Frances K. (McDonough) Brady, 88, of North Reading, formerly of Lynn, died September 4, 2025, at Seasons of Danvers, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lynn on August 4, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Marie (Beaudet) McDonough. Frances was…

Remembered for her warmth, compassion, and the radiant smile

NORTH READING — Camille Lucille (Arena) Welch, 88, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, September 7, 2025, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was surrounded by her loving family, including her devoted husband, Bill (William) Welch.

Born on January 13, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts and…

Had a compassionate heart and was happiest when with friends and family

NORTH READING — John Michael Harzmovitch, son of the late Paula A. Pedi and John J. Harzmovitch, passed away at Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading, Mass. on July 26, 2025, at the age of 61.

Born in Boston, John grew up in North…

Talented artist and trucker who enjoyed hunting, nature, travel and making people laugh

NORTHERN MAINE — John David Prince Sr., 86, died August 7, 2025. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on March 25, 1939, the son of Gertrude (Merages) Prince and Leslie Prince Sr. He lived the early part of his life in Cambridge…

Loved tennis, gardening, crafts, Newfoundland dogs and visits with family

NORTH READING — Molly (Mary Elizabeth) Whitney (née Johnson), 87, of North Reading, passed away peacefully August 26, 2025, surrounded by her children.

A dynamic entrepreneur known for his jovial nature and big heart

HAVERHILL — Richard “Dick” Anthony Correlle passed away peacefully at his home in Haverhill on August 2, 2025 at the age of 82.

Born on December 12, 1942 to Lucian Correlle and Helen (Antonucci) Collins, Dick was lovingly raised by his grandparents, John and…

Known for his subtle wit, wisdom, and easy going nature

NORTH READING — William D. Boucher, 94, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a long and fulfilling life. He was the devoted husband and best friend of Lorraine (Caprara) Boucher. They were high school sweethearts and were married for…

NORTH READING — Barry Alan Graf, 74, of North Reading and formerly of Melrose, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, after a lengthy illness.

He was the son of the late Austin and Evelyn (Holland) Graf. He was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of…

NORTH READING — Dennis Lynn Cooke passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the age of 53, after a sudden heart attack. He had faced a number of health challenges over the past decade with resilience and quiet courage.

Dennis was known for his sharp wit, big heart, and deep passion for politics…

BEDFORD, N.H. — Pamela E. (Davis) Overton, 78, of Bedford, N.H., Nashua, N.H., Stoneham, Mass., and formerly of Melrose, Mass., died Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Ridgewood Center in Bedford, N.H., after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lynn, Mass. on April 3, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Sumner C. and Katie…

EVERGREEN, Colorado — Patricia Richardson of Evergreen, Colorado, formerly of North Reading, Mass., passed away on July 24, 2025 at the age of 86.

Born in Somerville, Mass. on March 29, 1939, in her early childhood her family moved into a new home on Charles Street in Reading, Mass.

Pat married William G. Richardson, who…