North Reading Obituaries

Enjoyed hiking, nature and time at the family camp

Published June 13, 2019

NORTH READING — Robert Edwin Parsons, 68, of North Reading, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. He was the husband of Gloria J.G. (Gardner) Parsons.

Born in Melrose and raised in East Woburn, Robert was the son of the late Edwin…

A caring person with a big heart

Published June 6, 2019

MIDDLEBORO — Christopher J. Pignone, 48, of Middleborough and formerly of Mansfield, died unexpectedly at his home on May 9, 2019.

Born in Winchester on November 8, 1970, he was the son of Stanley J. Pignone of Middleborough and the late Denise Marie (Esposito…

Published June 6, 2019

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Albert N. Kenrick Sr., 77, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., formerly of North Reading and Wakefield, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Aventura, Fla. Arrangements are incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Passion for motorcycles, the outdoors

Published May 23, 2019

NORTH READING — Brian E. Sweetland, 59, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2019.

Born in Melrose on November 30, 1959, he was a lifelong resident of North Reading. Brian was a graduate of North Reading High School. He was a concrete truck…

Enjoyed sewing and knitting

Published May 23, 2019

NORTH READING — NancyAnn (Dodge) Brothers, 92, of North Reading, formerly of Brookline, died Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Royal Meadow View in North Reading.

Born in Melrose on November 17, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Paul James “Papa” Dodge, M.D., and Budgie L…

Enjoyed fishing, bluegrass and country music

Published May 23, 2019

NORTH READING — Philip A. Ricardo, 75, of North Reading, formerly of Reading, Falmouth and California, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Royal Meadow View Nursing and Rehabilitation in North Reading, after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Stoneham on April 15, 1944. He…

Published May 23, 2019

METHUEN — Wendy L. Florence, 45, of Methuen and formerly of North Reading, died Friday, May 10, 2019 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading: www.croswellfuneralhome.com.

Published May 23, 2019

MIDDLEBORO — Christopher J. Pignone, 48, of Middleboro, died unexpectedly at his home on May 9, 2019. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Theresa’s Church at a later date to be announced.

Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading: www.croswellfuneralhome.com.

Enjoyed bike riding, cross country skiing

Published May 23, 2019

DERRY, N.H. — William Francis Cavanaugh, 79, passed away on May 15, 2019 at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, N.H.

Bill had been a resident of North Reading for 56 years. Born and raised in Reading, he was the son of the late…

Avid outdoorsman who enjoyed archery and fishing

Published May 16, 2019

NORTH READING — Charles W. “Charlie” Medeiros, 80, of North Reading, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 after an extended struggle with a lung disease (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). He fought bravely and went surrounded by family and friends at the Kaplan Family Hospice…

Was active in town, church activities

Published May 16, 2019

MARLBOROUGH — Mary E. (Mulkern) Donovan, of Marlborough, formerly of North Reading and South Boston, born December 19, 1932, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Mary’s death is mourned by her husband of nearly 60 years…

Enjoyed church activities and the beach

Published May 16, 2019

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Margaret Dunham Estes, 84, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died peacefully on May 6, 2019 at her home in Williamsburg, Va. with her husband, Richard H. Estes by her side.

Margaret “Peggy” Estes, daughter of the late Carl and Clara Holmes…