North Reading Obituaries

Published in the March 1, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Warren H. Schaefer, 92, of North Reading, died at his home on Saturday, February 24, 2018. He was the husband of the late Clementine M. Schaefer.

His funeral service will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Monday, March…

Taught science for more than 30 years in North Reading Public Schools

Published in the March 1, 2018 edition

LOWELL — Neil Sherman Bartlett, 88, a resident of Lowell for almost 83 years, died at his home on February 18, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Janet A.…

U.S. Army veteran of WWII

Published in the March 1, 2018 edition

SOUTH ATTLEBORO — John N. Plath, 97, of South Attleboro, died Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Woodbriar Health Care Center in Wilmington. He was the husband of the late Helen Plath.

Born in North Attleboro on June 15, 1920, he was the son…

Member of St. Theresa’s Church

Published in the February 22, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Catherine “Terry” (Walsh) Parsons, 78, of North Reading, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, after a lengthy illness. Catherine was the daughter of the late Catherine Edna (Smith) and Joseph Walsh, formerly of Lee Road, North Reading.

Catherine was…

Avid Red Sox fan

Published in the February 22, 2018 edition

RYE, N.H. — Michael J. Cady, 62, of Rye, N.H., and formerly of North Reading, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 16, 1955 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to the late Richard F. and…

Veteran of the Vietnam War

Published in the February 22, 2018 edition

WITCHITA, Kan. — John “Scotty” Parker, 69, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Via Christi Select Specialty Hospital in Wichita. He was born April 4, 1948 in Melrose, Massachusetts to John Phillips and Evelyn Woode (Stark) Parker. On July 22, 1978 he…

Proudly served in the U.S. Navy

Published in the February 22, 2018 edition

STONEHAM — Ronald F. (“Ronnie”) Sheppard Sr., 78, of Stoneham passed away after a brief illness on Friday, February 9, 2018.

Ronnie was born on June 26, 1939 in Chelsea to the late Stephen and Mertice (MacNeil) Sheppard. He was a retired…

Published in the February 22, 2018 edition

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — Earl E. Florence, 90, of Londonderry, N.H., and formerly of North Reading, died Monday, February 19, 2018 at the Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, N.H.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, on Friday, February 23 from…

Published in the February 22, 2018 edition

READING — Ronald J. “Ronnie” Freni, of Reading, formerly of Malden, February 14, 2018.

Son of Emma (Barile) and the late Joseph Freni. Brother of Maria Eaton of N.H., Joseph of Norton, Michael of Malden, Robert of Malden, John of Malden, Chris of Wakefield, David of Everett, Ricky…

Secretary for Union Congregational Church for 70 years

Published in the February 15, 2018 edition

NORTH ANDOVER — Margery E. (Wigton) Diaz, 98, of North Andover, formerly of Estero, Fla., and North Reading, died Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Lawrence General Hospital after a brief illness, with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.…

Served in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Army reserves

Published in the February 15, 2018 edition

READING — Edward M. “Ted” Nichols, 90, of Reading, and formerly of Wilmington, died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, February 11, 2018.

Born in Stoneham on July 23, 1927, he was the son of the late Guy…

Loved animals, especially Buddy

Published in the February 15, 2018 edition

READING — Alan Greenough, 43, of Reading, and formerly of North Reading, died unexpectedly on February 3, 2018.

Born in Londonderry, N.H. on March 10, 1974. He is the loving son of Catherine G. (McDonough) Rawson of North Reading and Alan Greenough of Hampstead,…