North Reading Obituaries

Enjoyed family cookouts at the pool

Published in the May 31, 2018 edition

LOWELL — Stephen M. Kyte, 62, of Lowell and formerly of Waltham, died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Waltham on May 3, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph A.…

Longtime member of Union Congregational Church

Published in the May 24, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Donald F. MacMillan, 87, of North Reading, formerly of Medford, died at his home on Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Virginia (Naldrett) MacMillan.

Born in Medford on December 20,…

Was a 1960 graduate of NRHS

Published in the May 24, 2018 edition

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Joseph W. Ferrara Sr., 75, passed from this life on April 17, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Florida, surrounded by his wife, children and family.

He was born April 27, 1942 in Boston to the late Santo…

Published in the May 17, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Richard L. LaLiberte, 75, of North Reading, died on April 25, 2018, at the Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington. Arrangements were incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com. 

Enjoyed summers at Hampton Beach with children and grandchildren

Published in the May 17, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — Joseph R. Relihan, 89, a Wakefield resident for the past 57 years, died on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Windrose Monarch Homes in Woburn.

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on November 4, 1928, he was the son…

Known for her smile and love of life

Published in the May 17, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Erika E. Holtsberg, 22, of North Reading. We lost our beloved Erika E. Holtsberg. She was taken on May 12, 2018 in a car accident. Erica’s spirit shined in so many ways – art, piano, sports, kindness,…

Beloved UPS store manager known for his kind heart

Published in the May 10, 2018 edition

READING — George W. “Georgie” Souza Jr., 61, of Reading passed away on May 4, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Leonardo) Souza and the loving father of Nicholas, Daniel, Catherine and Michael Souza of Reading.

Born…

Veteran of the Korean War

Published in the May 10, 2018 edition

CHARLESTOWN — Gordon L. Simpson, 91, of Charlestown, formerly of South Boston and Medford, died Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Dexter House in Malden, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Somerville on September 30, 1926, he was the son of the late…

Published in the May 3, 2018 edition.

U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War was a lifelong resident

NORTH READING — Louis D. Russo, 77, of North Reading, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Wingate of Andover, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Boston on July 4, 1940, he was the son of the late…

Published in the May 3, 2018 edition.

Enjoyed many trips to Italy

NORTH READING — Jean Lillian (Boyd) Nichols, 87, died peacefully at the Royal Meadow View Center in North Reading on April 22, 2018, after a 12-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). She is preceded in death by her husband Ted (Feb. 11,…

Published in the May 3, 2018 edition.

Enjoyed line dancing, gardening and travel

NORTH READING — Cecelia A. (O’Donnell) Durham, 80, of North Reading and formerly of Dorchester and Roxbury, died Thursday, April 26, 2018, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Durham, Sr.…

Enjoyed watching the Red Sox and Patriots

DENNIS — James T. “Jimmy” Christie, Jr., 54, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Massachusetts General Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Born in Framingham on March 24, 1964, he was a son of Judith A. Christie and the late James T. Christie, Sr. Jimmy was…