North Reading Obituaries

Enjoyed Irish music and rooting for the Patriots

Published in the August 2, 2018 edition

READING — Katherine E. (Kelly) “Katty” Ryan, 83, of Reading, formerly a longtime resident of Malden, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2018 at Care One in Wilmington.

Katherine was born on April 27, 1935 in Malden, one of four…

Published in the August 2, 2018 edition

HARRISON, Tenn. — Michele (Cordesco) Balestracci, 61, of Harrison, Tennessee and formerly of North Reading, died at her home on Friday, June 8, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Michele’s survivors include her husband Mark Balestracci, a retired U.S. Marine, and her father-in-law Deacon Al Balestracci of North Reading. …

U.S. Air Force veteran,
retired manager of Atlantic Food Mart

Published in the August 2, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Bruce F. Lowthers Sr., 82, of North Reading, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his home after a heroic battle with cancer.

Bruce served in the U.S. Air Force as a Military Police…

Enjoyed summers at Popponesset and Sebago Lake

Published in the August 2, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — Doris T. O’Neil, 87, of Wakefield, formerly of Lynnfield and Everett, died Monday, July 30, 2018 at the Brightview Senior Living Center in Wakefield.

Born in Everett on September 3, 1930 she was the daughter of the late Walter and…

U.S. Air Force veteran, retired manager of Atlantic Food Mart;

active in youth sports and  Knights of Columbus

NORTH READING — Bruce F. Lowthers Sr., 82, of North Reading, passed away on Thursday, July 26 at his home after a heroic battle with cancer.

Bruce served in the U.S. Air Force as a Military Police…

Published in the July 26, 2018 edition.

Pilot and painter

DANVERS — Alice M. (Jackson) Mansfield, 98, of Danvers and formerly of Beverly, Rockport and North Reading, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Hathorne Hill in Danvers. She was the wife of the late Harley F. Mansfield.

Born in Beverly on May 21, 1920, she…

Published in the July 26, 2018 edition.

Enjoyed traveling cross-country in his RV

PALM COAST, Fla. — Paul G. Jones, 77, of Palm Coast, Fla., formerly of Sandown, N.H. and Charlestown, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018.

Born in Boston on June 17, 1941, he was the son of the late Maurice Jones and…

Enjoyed outdoor activities in all seasons

Published in the July 19, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Kevin P. Valente, 29, of North Reading, passed away unexpectedly on July 14, 2018.

Kevin arrived in the world on July 6, 1989 in Boston, just one minute behind his twin sister Kimberly. He was the cherished son of…

Member of St. Theresa’s Church and the Moose

Published in the July 19, 2018 edition

MEDFORD — Martha R. (Holbert) Melanson, 75, of Medford and formerly of North Reading, died on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at the Glen Ridge Nursing Center in Medford after a lengthy illness.

Born in Boston on June 23, 1943, she…

Korean War veteran, sailor and WBZ news photographer

Published in the July 19, 2018 edition

REVERE — Charles R. Kaliris, 84, formerly of Revere and a longtime resident of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2018.  

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Charles and Loretta (Cassidy) Kaliris. He will be…

Known for her positive outlook, grace and strength

Published in the July 19, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Debra Ann “Debbie” Tisei, of North Reading, formerly of Lynnfield, passed from this world to the next on July 11, 2018 surrounded by her family after a period of declining health.

Debbie was born with tetralogy of…

Mechanic for E.F. Shay in Wilmington

Published in the July 5, 2018 edition

ORANGE, Vt. — William A. Richardson, 84, of Orange, Vt. and a North Reading native, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at his home with his loving family at his bedside.

Born in Somerville, Mr. Richardson was the son of Carrie…