North Reading Obituaries

U.S. Air Force veteran and world traveler

Published March 5, 2020

NORTH READING — Daniel C. Lukaszewski, 82, of North Reading, passed away on Saturday, February 29. He was the beloved husband of Mariet-Therese (Preau) Lukaszewski and the devoted father of Veronica Albano and her husband Rocco of Wilmington.

Born on January 30, 1938, he…

Had a great sense of adventure and an infectious laugh

Published February 27, 2020

NORTH READING — Warren R. “Ricky” Pearce III, 48, of North Reading, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Topeka, Kansas on February 1, 1972, Ricky attended North Reading Public Schools.

Ricky…

Retired Everett Fire Chief

Published February 27, 2020

NORTH READING — David Thomas Butler Sr., 65, retired Everett Fire Chief and longtime North Reading resident, passed away in his home on February 19, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones, following a long and courageous fight with cancer.

He was the beloved husband of 42 years…

Had quite a sweet tooth, loved music and dancing

Published February 20, 2020

MELROSE — Dorothy Anne (Hogan) Rich, 84, died at the Wingate at Haverhill Nursing Home, on February 11, 2020.

Dorothy was born in Boston on March 23, 1935 to the late Patrick and Margaret (Gordon) Hogan. She was raised in Dorchester until…

Former Superintendent of Melrose Water & Sewer Dept.

Published February 20, 2020

NORTH READING — John M. Ingersoll, 74, of North Reading and Norway, Maine, formerly of Melrose, died on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine.

Born in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania on October 15, 1945, he was the son of the…

Avid boater, owned Phoenix Salon

Published February 20, 2020

NORTH ANDOVER — Paul A. “Pauly” Cogliano, 67, of North Andover, died on February 14, 2020.

Born on November 30, 1952, he was the father of Curtis Cogliano and his wife Jennifer of North Andover and Matthew Cogliano of Haverhill. He was the son of Julia…

Collected rare vintage items and rescued cats

Published February 13, 2020

COHASSET — Margaret “Jeanne” Bjorkgren, 83, a gentle soul, joined the angels on January 29, 2020. She was a resident of Cohasset.

Jeanne loved collecting rare vintage items. She loved rescuing cats and spent countless hours in her gardens. She enjoyed family visits in…

North Reading resident for 53 years

Published February 13, 2020

NORTH READING — Nancy L. (Monahan) MacDonald, 83, of North Reading and formerly of Malden, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 6, 2020. She was the beloved wife of 62 years to the late Robert J. “Bob” MacDonald, who died this past September…

Loved spending time near the ocean

Published February 13, 2020

SUDBURY — Rosalind C. “Rose” (Risteen) Burnett, 93, a resident of Sudbury and formerly longtime resident of Everett and North Reading, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 7, 2020.

Rose was born on October 7, 1926, one of eight children of the late…

Enjoyed Bingo, knitting and traveling

Published February 13, 2020

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Mary A. Turcotte, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 28, 2020 at her residence in Crystal River, Florida.

Mary moved to Crystal River 14 years ago to be close to her granddaughter, Kellie Turcotte-Reese. Prior to moving to Florida…

Served in the Air National Guard during Vietnam

Published February 6, 2020

NORTH READING — Paul Thomas McGonagle, 78, of North Reading, formerly of Medford, passed away on January 31, 2020.

Paul was the beloved husband of 51 years to Terry (Rogers) McGonagle. He was the father of Shawn McGonagle of North Reading, Michael McGonagle…

Licensed Practical Nurse for many years

Published February 6, 2020

NORTH READING — Isabel Medeiros, 73, of North Reading, formerly of Wakefield and Somerville, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Born in Maia, Azores, Portugal on February 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Magdalena (Pereira…