North Reading Obituaries

U.S.A.F. veteran of the Korean War Published January 31, 2019 MELROSE — William S. “Bill” Downie, 87, of Melrose, passed…

Enjoyed summers in Harrison, Maine Published January 24, 2019 NORTH READING — Richard F. Herlihy, 67, of North Reading, passed

Former Board of Selectmen chairman; renowned coach, humanitarian Published January 17, 2019 NORTH READING — Benjamin F. Sands, Jr., 85,

Quick-witted, resilient and independent Published January 17, 2019 LOWELL — Janice L. (Vaughn) Gray, 89, of Lowell and formerly of

Award-winning weaver who enjoyed the arts and the symphony Published January 17, 2019 FALMOUTH, Maine — Helen Ione (Carver) Hoyt,

Had a passion for learning, philanthropy Published January 10, 2019 NORTH READING — Sheila Marie Mahoney, 49, of North Reading,

U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and Korean War Published January 10, 2019 NORTH READING — Kenneth W. Castine, 94, of

Enjoyed traveling the world for both business and pleasure Published January 10, 2019 NORTH READING — Joseph B. Gannon, Jr.,

Enjoyed family travels and golf Published January 10, 2019 WAKEFIELD — James F. “Jim” Quinn, 74, of Wakefield, formerly of Somerville,

U.S. Navy veteran of Korean War Published January 10, 2019 NORTH READING — Alfred  Lee  Lisby, 87, of North Reading

Recipient of the Bronze Star Published January 10, 2019 MELROSE — Lt. Col. John C. “Jack” Twomey, Jr., 63, a

Avid reader, talented tennis partner Published January 10, 2019 YARMOUTH, Maine — Judith Anne Bates Haynes, 79, of Yarmouth, formerly